Eerste Steen Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.77° S 18.45° E

Eerste Steen Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 10 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Eerste Steen sea temperature is
13.2° C
2.1° 

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 17 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 4,273 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 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 2.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m 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 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s 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)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 17th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 17th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
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PM
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Rating
(10 max)
1
4
3
4
3
3
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
S
9
2.5
SSW
13
2
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
12
1.4
SW
21
1.7
SW
18
1.8
SW
18
2.1
SW
16
2.4
WSW
18
2.2
WSW
16
2
WSW
16
1.9
WSW
15
1.9
WSW
14
1.8
WSW
13
1.8
WSW
13
1.8
WSW
13
1.7
WSW
14
1.6
WSW
14
1.6
WSW
14
2.4
WSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
734
2253
1140
730
1850
1922
1952
2160
3417
2480
1933
1475
1538
1144
1144
1110
1059
975
989
1901
Wind (km/h)
30
SSE
10
ESE
15
ESE
10
E
15
ESE
15
E
20
ESE
20
E
20
NNE
10
W
15
NE
5
N
0
SW
10
NNE
5
NE
5
SW
5
NW
10
NNW
10
WSW
10
ESE
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
on
cross-off
High Tide
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
5:22AM1.43m
5:39PM1.55m
Low Tide
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
11:24AM0.14m
11:57PM0.19m
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7:28
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7:26
7:26
7:24
7:24
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6:12
6:13
6:14
6:14
6:15
6:15
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Temp °C
15
12
13
17
17
16
22
21
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27
20
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20
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16
Feels °C
8
7
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13
14
12
18
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18
21
19
19
16
16
16
17
15
14
14
15
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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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