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Lat Long: 33.77° S 18.45° E

Eerste Steen Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 09 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Eerste Steen sea temperature is
13.2°C
2.7° 

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 9 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 15 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 4,319 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 10 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period with SW 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 Saturday (Oct 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period. 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 15) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 10th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 15th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 15th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1888
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1042
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1016
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2278
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
2:24PM1.62m
2:47AM1.51m
2:56PM1.64m
3:18AM1.51m
3:26PM1.61m
3:49AM1.49m
3:56PM1.55m
4:18AM1.44m
4:26PM1.47m
4:48AM1.36m
4:56PM1.36m
5:20AM1.26m
5:28PM1.24m
Low Tide
8:44PM0.02m
8:49AM0.10m
9:14PM0.01m
9:20AM0.11m
9:44PM0.03m
9:50AM0.15m
10:12PM0.09m
10:20AM0.21m
10:41PM0.18m
10:49AM0.29m
11:10PM0.28m
11:20AM0.39m
11:41PM0.39m
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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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