Eerste Steen Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.77° S 18.45° E

Eerste Steen Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Eerste Steen sea temperature is
14.0° C
1.6° 

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 8 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 3,311 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 13s 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Eerste Steen in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 8th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 8th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 8th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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


Right then, grab your board and let’s have a look. We’ve got a solid run of swell coming in for Eerste Steen starting this Wednesday, the 8th of July. Water temps are running a bit colder than normal at 57°, about 35° cooler than usual for this time of year, so you’ll want a decent spring suit.

Wednesday morning is where it kicks off. We’ve got a 7 ft SW groundswell rolling in with a 13-second period. That’s a nice long-period groundswell, which at a point break like this should line up beautifully. The wind is glassy from the SSE at just 3 mph, so the surface will be like a lake. Combined wave energy is pumping at 2316 (moderate to strong), so there’s real grunt in the water. This is for experienced surfers only at that size, but it’s a proper standout session.

Through Wednesday afternoon and all of Thursday, the wind swings cross-shore and the quality drops off. The swell holds around 7 ft to 8 ft, but with a moderate cross-shore breeze and a bit of chop, it’s more of a struggle than a treat. Not recommended.

Friday morning, 10th July, things clean up again. The swell is still 8 ft from the SSW with a 13-second period, but now the wind is a gentle cross-offshore breeze from the SE at 9 mph. That keeps the faces clean. Combined energy is 2302 (moderate to strong). This is another window for experienced surfers. Afternoon goes cross-shore again, so aim for the early.

Saturday morning, 11th July, the swell drops a touch to 7 ft, period still 12 seconds, and the wind is light cross-offshore from the ESE at 6 mph. Combined energy is 1361 (moderate). Good clean waves for the confident intermediate surfer. By the afternoon, a light cross-onshore blows in, so the morning is the pick.

Sunday the 12th brings a smaller morning at 5 ft from the SSW, clean with a light cross-offshore breeze from the east. Combined energy drops to 675 (weak to moderate). This is more manageable for intermediate surfers. Afternoon goes onshore and weak, so get it early.

From Monday the 13th through to Tuesday the 21st, we see a long stretch of tiny, weak swell and mostly ordinary conditions. A few mornings might be glassy, but the waves are under 3 ft with low energy (201 to 306). Not worth paddling out for.

Now, there’s a big pulse coming on Thursday the 16th of July—12 ft SW swell with a 13-second period and combined energy of 3811 (strong). But the wind is onshore and the forecast says the swell is too big for this break. That’s a miss for paddle surfing; it looks more interesting for the kite crew.

Friday morning, 17th July, is a redemption set. A 10 ft SW groundswell, 12-second period, light cross-offshore breeze from the SE at 6 mph. Clean faces and 2414 combined energy (moderate). This is for experts only at that size, but if you’ve got the skill, this is a standout.

Saturday the 18th is another beauty for the morning: 7 ft SSW swell with a 12-second period, light offshore wind from the NE at just 3 mph, and glassy conditions. Combined energy at 1678 (moderate). That’s clean, lined-up surf—another standout for experienced hands.

Sunday the 19th morning is smaller at 5 ft with a clean cross-offshore breeze. Good for intermediates before the wind picks up.

The final standout to keep an eye on is Wednesday the 22nd of July morning: a 10 ft SW groundswell with a very long 15-second period, glassy wind from the SE at 3 mph, and combined energy of 3353 (strong). That’s a serious, long-period groundswell—deadly clean but big enough that only experts should even think about paddling out. After that, the run fades through to the end.

So to sum it up: the best windows are Wednesday morning the 8th, Friday the 10th morning, Saturday the 11th morning, Friday the 17th morning, Saturday the 18th morning, and Wednesday the 22nd morning. The real standouts are the 17th and 22nd for big, clean, powerful swell hitting the break perfectly.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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SW
13
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13
3
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15
2.5
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
13
3
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
13
2.4
SSW
12
2
SSW
12
1.9
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12
1.7
SSW
11
1.5
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11
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10
1
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10
0.9
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10
0.8
W
11
0.9
W
10
0.6
SW
13
0.8
W
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1535
1408
3275
2734
2507
2713
2265
2088
1676
1177
983
691
485
318
218
169
157
158
106
104
120
Wind (km/h)
5
SE
20
S
20
SSE
15
SSE
20
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
15
SSE
15
ESE
10
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10
SSW
10
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5
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5
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5
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5
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10
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5
SSE
5
SW
15
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High Tide
9:01AM1.10m
9:26PM1.29m
10:21AM1.10m
10:42PM1.29m
11:40AM1.15m
11:57PM1.34m
12:49PM1.25m
1:03AM1.41m
1:48PM1.36m
2:02AM1.49m
2:40PM1.47m
2:54AM1.55m
3:27PM1.56m
3:42AM1.56m
Low Tide
2:52PM0.47m
4:03AM0.39m
4:12PM0.49m
5:22AM0.34m
5:37PM0.45m
6:34AM0.26m
6:51PM0.37m
7:34AM0.17m
7:53PM0.26m
8:26AM0.08m
8:48PM0.17m
9:14AM0.02m
9:38PM0.10m
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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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