Fish Hoek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve got the goods on the local surf outlook for the next couple of weeks. Let’s get straight into it.

We’re looking at a window that’s a bit of a slow starter, but the back half of the forecast has some serious potential. The first few days are a write-off, but from the 3rd of August onwards, things start to get interesting.

The water temp is sitting at 59°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Realistically, the first decent option doesn’t roll in until Monday morning, the 3rd of August. The morning of the 3rd is the standout early call. Fish Hoek will have a solid 6ft of SW groundswell, with a period of 14 seconds and glassy conditions. The wind is dead calm, and the energy reading is 980 (moderate to strong). This is a well-shaped, clean wave that’s well worth a paddle. The water’s cool, but the surface will be like a mirror.

The afternoon of the 3rd gets a bit of a cross-onshore breeze, so it’s not as clean, but it’s still a good wave.

The next real highlight is Tuesday the 11th of August. This is the big one. Tuesday morning, the swell is 6ft from the SW, with a 15-second period, and light offshore winds from the NW. The energy is a hefty 1662 (strong). That’s proper groundswell, and with offshore wind, it’ll be a dream. But the afternoon is the real standout. The swell jumps to 8ft from the SW, with a 17-second period, and the energy reading goes through the roof at 3876 (very strong). The wind is a light cross-offshore from the WSW. This is for experienced surfers only – it’s big, powerful, and the long period means it’ll be a bit more lined up on the point. A full-on session for the crew who know what they’re doing.

The 9th of August (Sunday) afternoon is also a good call, with 5ft of clean SW swell and light offshore winds, earning a very good rating. It’s a solid option if you don’t want to wait for the big Tuesday.

Be aware, the 5th and 6th of August have some size, but the wind is a fresh cross-offshore breeze, creating a bit of chop. It’s surfable, but not as clean as the standouts. The 12th of August has big swell, 8ft, but the wind is cross-onshore and choppy, so it’s not the best call.

Fish Hoek can get busy, so expect some company, especially on the better days. For the first few days, up to the 2nd of August, there’s just nothing worth chasing. The swell is small, the wind is onshore, or the conditions are just messy. Don’t bother. It’s a short dry spell, but it clears up.

Rusty.

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