Overview

Eerstesteen ("First Stone") is a reef break located on the Melkbosstrand coast, right next to DerdeSteen. This advanced wave spot offers quality wave riding conditions on a rocky reef. The south-easterly Cape Doctor blows side-shore to side-offshore, creating technical and committed conditions. Eerstesteen is part of the trio of reef breaks (with DerdeSteen and Kamers) that attracts experienced wave riders from the Cape region.

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Spot forecast for Eerstesteen

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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Tides

Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 3.2 km from the spot.

Tuesday 20 October Low tide 05:00 · 0.7 m High tide 11:26 · 1.2 m Low tide 17:53 · 0.7 m High tide 23:48 · 1.2 m
Wednesday 21 October Low tide 05:55 · 0.6 m High tide 12:12 · 1.3 m Low tide 18:34 · 0.5 m
Thursday 22 October High tide 00:34 · 1.3 m Low tide 06:35 · 0.5 m High tide 12:47 · 1.5 m Low tide 19:08 · 0.4 m
Friday 23 October High tide 01:11 · 1.4 m Low tide 07:09 · 0.4 m High tide 13:20 · 1.6 m Low tide 19:39 · 0.3 m
Saturday 24 October High tide 01:45 · 1.5 m Low tide 07:42 · 0.3 m High tide 13:52 · 1.7 m Low tide 20:11 · 0.2 m

Eerstesteen: when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

252h

in November · 23.5 rideable days

The season runs from September to April, peaking in November: 17 rideable days a month and 252 hours of usable wind, at 25 °C. The low point is July, at 3 days.

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 57%13-20 knots · 40%21-30 knots · 3%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 57% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is July, at 16 °C. The wettest month is July, with 187 mm.

Monthly averages: Eerstesteen

Monthly averages — Eerstesteen — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	16.0	148 h	27 °C	4 mm
February	16.0	164 h	28 °C	3 mm
March	17.5	136 h	26 °C	28 mm
April	15.5	128 h	24 °C	13 mm
May	7.5	43 h	21 °C	32 mm
June	6.0	35 h	18 °C	89 mm
July	3.0	18 h	16 °C	187 mm
August	4.0	20 h	17 °C	80 mm
September	14.0	119 h	20 °C	22 mm
October	19.0	159 h	24 °C	10 mm
November	23.5	252 h	27 °C	5 mm
December	18.0	171 h	27 °C	11 mm

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Technical details of Eerstesteen spot

The spot works with winds from SE, SSE, S.

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Spot functioning

Works with the southwest swell and the SE Cape Doctor. Best from mid-tide to high tide. Waves break from 1 to 3 meters on the reef. Technical wave riding spot reserved for experienced riders. Best in the afternoon when the thermal wind is established.

Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Required level: Advanced

On the water

Cold Atlantic water (12-16°C), 4/3 or 5/3 wetsuit essential. Waves breaking on rocky reef. Currents around the reef. Abundant kelp. Technical conditions requiring good wave riding experience.

Parking

Parking along Otto du Plessis Drive in Melkbosstrand. Short walk from the road to the spot. Little infrastructure. Don't leave valuables in your car.

Wind specificities

South-easterly Cape Doctor, side-shore to side-offshore on this northwest-facing stretch of coast. Wind of 15 to 35 knots during the season (October-March). Optimal wave riding conditions are with moderate wind (18-25 knots) for a good balance between power and control.

Hazards

Shallow rocky reef — risk of serious injuries. Powerful waves. Strong currents. Abundant kelp. Cold water. Isolated spot without lifeguards. Sea urchins on the reef. Reserved for advanced riders.

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