Fish Hoek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

Alright, look, Fish Hoek, it's a bit of a slow burn for the next week or so. We're looking at a mix of small, clean conditions and some proper winter swells later on. The water is sitting at 59°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first few days from Wednesday the 29th of July through to the end of the month are marginal at best. We've got a weak 4ft to 4ft SW swell pushing through, but the wind is a problem. It's cross and cross-on, making for a bit of a messy surface. The energy is moderate, around 795, but it's just not doing the break any favours for a proper session.

Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st of July are even smaller and windier, so honestly, you're better off waiting. The swell drops to 3ft, and the wind is onshore, killing any real shape. The energy drops right off to 369 and then 204. Not worth the paddle.

Now, the first week of August starts to get interesting. Saturday the 1st of August sees a clean-up. The swell is still small at 3ft, but the wind goes glassy in the morning. It's a long period 14s groundswell, which means the energy is there (288), but it's a mellow, clean wave. It's surfable, but it's not gonna blow your mind. Sunday the 2nd is much the same, with glassy conditions again in the afternoon.

Monday the 3rd of August is a proper standout for the first week. The swell picks up to 4ft SW, and the morning is glassy. The energy is moderate at 432, and with that 12s period, it's going to offer some fun, clean lines. This is the best window early on for a steady, uncrowded session.

Right, the real juice comes in the second week. From Wednesday the 5th of August, the swell starts to build significantly. The 5th of August sees a 6ft SW swell in the afternoon, with a strong 14s period and energy jumping to 1135. The wind is cross-off, keeping it clean, but it's getting big. This is shifting into intermediate territory.

The real standout for the whole sixteen days is Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th of August. On Thursday the 6th, the swell holds at 6ft SW with a 13s period, and the wind goes offshore in the afternoon. The energy is a solid 1398. Then Friday the 7th of August is the big one. You're looking at a 10ft SW groundswell with a 15s period in the morning, and the wind is offshore. The energy is massive at 3224. This is only for experienced surfers, but for those lads, it's going to be pumping. The period is very long, which means it'll be a bit walled-up at a beach break, but Fish Hoek can handle it when it's clean.

After that, it all goes to shit. The 8th and 9th of August are a write-off. Heavy rain, howling S and SE winds at 22 to 25 mph, and messy, choppy cross-shore slop. There's a bit of energy (875 to 908), but it's a complete mess. If you're a kiter, this might be your window, but for paddle surfing, forget it.

The 10th of August is still poor, and then the 11th of August drops back to tiny 1ft glassy conditions. The 12th of August brings another swell pulse, 5ft SW with a massive 17s period, but the wind is cross-on, making it choppy and hard to manage. The 13th of August is the same story, just messy.

So, to wrap it up: the best bet is Monday the 3rd of August for a clean, fun session, but the absolute standout is Friday the 7th of August for the big, offshore bomb. That's the one to circle on the calendar.

Rusty.

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