Eerste Steen Surf Forecast

/ Cape Town (70 surf breaks) /

South Africa (276 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (33.77° S 18.45° E)

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Eerste Steen surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 19 Nov 2025 SAST

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

Today's Eerste Steen sea temperature is 12.1° C
(Which is 5.5°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Eerste Steen this week:

The surf forecast for Eerste Steen over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s 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 12 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 20) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave Type	Time (SAST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	5AM (Wed 19th Nov)	3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf	5AM (Sat 22nd Nov)	5ft (1.6m) 12s
Most Powerful	8PM (Thu 20th Nov)	8ft (2.5m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Eerste Steen over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SE by Fri night).									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sun afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Mon night).
	Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21			Saturday 22			Sunday 23			Monday 24			Tuesday 25
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	0	0	2	1	0	2	2	0	2	1	0	1	0	0	2	1	1	3	1	0	2
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	S	S	SW	SW	WSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW
Period(s) (?)	13	13	15	16	14	15	14	13	12	12	7	7	12	16	15	14	14	13	13	12	14
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	431	459	1232	2285	1838	2416	1504	1228	874	522	570	523	407	587	1288	1321	1303	867	594	463	1463
Wind (km/h)	S	S	SSE	S	S	SSE	S	S	SE	S	S	SSE	S	S	SSE	SSW	S	SE	SSW	SSE	SSE
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross- off	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross- on	cross	cross- off	cross- on	cross	cross
High Tide / height (m)		2:33PM 1.44	3:01AM 1.38		3:05PM 1.44	3:31AM 1.38		3:36PM 1.41	4:03AM 1.36		4:08PM 1.37	4:36AM 1.32		4:41PM 1.31		5:12AM 1.28	5:16PM 1.25		5:53AM 1.23	5:57PM 1.18
Low Tide / height (m)	8:32AM 0.28		8:53PM 0.15	9:02AM 0.27		9:22PM 0.16	9:33AM 0.28		9:52PM 0.18	10:04AM 0.31		10:23PM 0.22	10:37AM 0.36		10:55PM 0.27	11:13AM 0.41		11:31PM 0.33	11:54AM 0.47		12:12AM 0.38

	Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21			Saturday 22			Sunday 23			Monday 24			Tuesday 25
Sunrise	5:31	-	-	5:31	-	-	5:31	-	-	5:31	-	-	5:30	-	-	5:30	-	-	5:30	-	-
Sunset	-	7:30	-	-	7:30	-	-	7:31	-	-	7:32	-	-	7:34	-	-	7:35	-	-	7:36	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	23	24	19	23	23	19	25	23	19	25	25	19	23	23	19	23	23	19	26	26	18
Feels °C (?)	18	17	15	17	17	15	22	18	14	22	21	14	18	15	13	20	19	18	24	22	14

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The above surf forecast table for Eerste Steen provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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.