Surf Forecasts:
Fish Hoek surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 15s period, SSW swell with 2,483 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fish Hoek this week:
The surf forecast for Fish Hoek over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fish Hoek in the next 16 days are 2.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fish Hoek over the next 16 days.
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Right, let's talk Fish Hoek. Water temp's about normal for this time of year, nothing wild.
Early on, Sunday the 5th is a non-starter – you've got a 2ft to 3ft swell from the SW, but it’s just not doing anything. The cross-off wind keeps it clean for a beginner to paddle around, but there's barely any energy (115). Save your energy.
Monday the 6th morning is the first real sign of life. Wind goes totally glassy and the swell holds at 5ft from the WSW with an 11-second period. That's clean and rideable for your average surfer. The afternoon gets messy again though.
Tuesday the 7th morning is another beauty. Glassy, 5ft of SW groundswell at a 12-second period. This is what we come here for – clean, lined-up, good shape. The energy is moderate (567). Get it before the wind switches in the afternoon.
Wednesday the 8th and Thursday the 9th go south. Swell pumps to 5ft–7ft but the wind is cross-on and onshore, churning it up. The energy is high (1311–3785) but the quality is garbage. That's kite-surfing wind, not paddle-surfing waves.
From Friday the 10th all the way through Tuesday the 14th, it's a dead zone. Onshore winds and dropping swell. You're looking at a solid gap of several days with nothing worth paddling out for.
Wednesday the 15th brings a reprieve. The wind is cross-off from the NNW again, and you get a clean 3ft SW swell with a 14-second period. Moderate energy (361). That's a lovely, clean longboard day.
The big one to circle is Friday the 17th of July morning. Glassy conditions, 7ft of SW groundswell with a 13-second period. The energy is strong (1326). This is powerful, clean, and for experienced surfers only. Beginners stay on the beach.
Then Sunday the 19th of July morning is the other crown jewel. 5ft SW groundswell with a very long 14-second period, and the wind is glassy. The energy is very strong (1578). The long period will make the waves better at the reefs and points – expect longer waits between sets, but the waves that come through will be absolute gems. This is excellent stuff. Crowds are often at Fish Hoek, but the quality will be worth it.
Monday the 20th of July morning still has some clean, glassy 4ft surf to finish off.
So the plan is simple: first week is mostly a write-off after early Monday and Tuesday. The real action is Friday the 17th and Sunday the 19th mornings. Lock 'em in.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SE by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Sat 11 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 9 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 130 | 88 | 126 | 527 | 556 | 583 | 604 | 542 | 1018 | 1069 | 802 | 2102 | 1714 | 1231 | 946 | 668 | 582 | 443 | 399 | 366 | 285 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 6:14AM1.25m | 6:43PM1.37m | 6:58AM1.20m | 7:27PM1.35m | 7:51AM1.14m | 8:20PM1.31m | 8:59AM1.10m | 9:26PM1.29m | 10:19AM1.10m | 10:42PM1.29m | 11:40AM1.15m | 11:57PM1.34m | 12:49PM1.24m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:16AM0.35m | 12:19PM0.28m | 00:58AM0.37m | 12:59PM0.34m | 1:48AM0.39m | 1:48PM0.40m | 2:50AM0.40m | 2:52PM0.46m | 4:04AM0.39m | 4:11PM0.49m | 5:23AM0.35m | 5:36PM0.45m | 6:34AM0.27m | 6:51PM0.37m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — |
 | 5:47 | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 16 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 140 | 82 | 126 | 527 | 556 | 583 | 604 | 542 | 1018 | 1069 | 802 | 2102 | 1714 | 1231 | 946 | 668 | 582 | 443 | 399 | 366 | 285 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSW 21 | SW 20 | SW 17 | SW 16 | S 11 | — | — | S 15 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 |
| kJ | 130 | 88 | 78 | 21 | 20 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 45 | 136 | 499 | 991 | 300 | — | — | 5 | 16 | 3 | 11 | 23 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SW 10 | SE 12 | SW 18 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 11 | SW 23 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | S 14 | — | SW 18 |
| kJ | 39 | 27 | 22 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 21 | 4 | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 65 | — | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 13 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 692 | 86 | 164 | 231 | 184 | 240 | 276 | 279 | 200 | 244 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 9 |
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The above surf forecast table for Fish Hoek provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Fish Hoek can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fish Hoek 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 (Fish Hoek) 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).
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