Eerste Steen Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.77° S 18.45° E

Eerste Steen Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Eerste Steen sea temperature is
13.5° C
1.9° 

Eerste Steen surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Eerste Steen surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 4,189 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Eerste Steen this week:

The surf forecast for Eerste Steen over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Eerste Steen in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 10th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 10th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 17th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Eerste Steen over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for our patch of coast. It’s a tale of two weeks, really. The first few days are building, then we get a serious window of quality, and the very end of the run looks big and powerful.

We’re kicking off at Eerste Steen. The water temp is sitting pretty much where it should be for this time of year, nothing unusual there.

Monday (August 10th) is a bit of a washout. We’ve got a 6ft to 6ft SW swell rolling in, but that 15 to 18 mph cross-off wind from the SE is just going to trash it. The energy is there (1218 to 1416), but it’s not surfable. You’re better off waiting.

Tuesday (August 11th) morning is where we start to see a glimmer. The swell drops slightly to 6ft from the SSW, but the wind backs right off to a gentle 9 mph from the E, staying cross-off. The energy bumps up a notch (1119), and the period stretches to 12 seconds. It’s clean. This is a solid warm-up session.

Now, Wednesday (August 12th) is our first real standout. We’ve got a proper groundswell rolling in. The swell is 6ft from the SW, but the period jumps to a very long 18 seconds. That’s pure, lined-up energy. The wind is a light 9 mph from the E, cross-off, keeping it glassy. The combined energy is pumping at 2273, and the morning session looks excellent. This is for the experienced crew, as that long-period swell will be zipping down the line. Thursday (August 13th) keeps the quality high, with a bigger 8ft WSW swell and the same long 18-second period. By the afternoon, the wind goes fully offshore from the ENE at 12 mph. This is peak condition, moderate energy (3417) but absolutely clean. This is a day for the big boards and a lot of patience for the sets.

The weekend (August 15th-16th) sees the size drop back to the 6ft to 7ft range. Saturday afternoon is a little gem: glassy conditions with 6ft of WSW swell and a 13-second period. It won’t have the power of midweek, but it will be clean and fun for the intermediate surfer.

The following week kicks off with a bang on Monday (August 17th). We’re looking at a solid 10ft WSW swell with a 14-second period. The energy is massive (3338), but the wind is a cross-off from the SE. This is expert territory only. That size and power is going to be a handful, especially if it’s a beach break. For the average punter, it might be a better day for kite surfing than trying to paddle out.

The very best of the late run looks to be Saturday, August 22nd. The morning session is absolute gold. A 8ft SW swell, a 11-second period, and glassy conditions with a slight air from the SW. The energy is solid at 1350, and the forecast says “excellent for experienced surfers.” This is the one to circle on your calendar.

We then get a final push on Sunday, August 23rd. A big 10ft SSW swell, with a 16-second period, sending the energy off the charts at 5012. The wind is a light cross from the S, so it’ll be a bit lumpy, but the power is undeniable. Again, strictly for the experts.

After that, the last few days of the outlook taper off. Monday and Tuesday (August 24th-25th) see the size drop back to the 5ft to 8ft range with cleaner winds, offering a few more good sessions before the window closes.

So, if you’re picking your battles, the absolute standouts are Wednesday morning (August 12th) and Thursday afternoon (August 13th) for that long-period, offshore perfection. For a more mellow, glassy session, Saturday morning (August 22nd) is your best bet.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
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Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
4
3
2
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SW
11
1.8
SW
11
1.9
S
9
2.4
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
12
1.4
SW
21
1.8
SW
18
1.8
SW
18
1.9
SW
16
2.4
WSW
18
2.4
WSW
17
2
WSW
16
1.7
WSW
15
1.8
WSW
14
1.8
WSW
14
1.8
WSW
14
1.8
WSW
13
1.8
WSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2046
738
627
2088
1071
647
1850
2111
1952
1916
3417
3073
1933
1292
1393
1226
1179
1144
1144
Wind (km/h)
20
SE
25
SE
30
SE
10
ESE
15
E
10
SSE
20
E
15
E
15
E
15
E
20
NE
20
ENE
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
S
15
NE
10
NNW
5
WSW
5
WNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
1:05AM1.35m
1:45PM1.37m
2:00AM1.45m
2:32PM1.51m
2:47AM1.53m
3:13PM1.62m
3:29AM1.57m
3:52PM1.68m
4:09AM1.56m
4:29PM1.69m
4:46AM1.51m
5:05PM1.64m
Low Tide
7:32AM0.21m
7:55PM0.25m
8:19AM0.10m
8:44PM0.13m
9:01AM0.02m
9:27PM0.05m
9:40AM-0.01m
10:07PM0.02m
10:16AM-0.00m
10:45PM0.03m
10:51AM0.05m
11:22PM0.09m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:30
7:28
7:28
7:26
7:26
7:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:12
6:12
6:13
6:14
6:14
6:15
6:15
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Temp °C
13
13
14
12
12
17
16
16
23
22
22
26
23
23
25
23
19
21
16
Feels °C
5
6
7
8
8
14
12
12
19
17
17
20
22
20
24
21
16
19
16
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Information about the Eerste Steen Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Eerste Steen provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Eerste Steen can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Eerste Steen surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Eerste Steen) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Eerste Steen may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Eerste Steen is 8 km (5 miles) from the very large city of Robben Island. If you plan a holiday in Cape Town, look for hotels and other accommodation in Robben Island. Robben Island has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as cheap car hire and transport links.

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