Fish Hoek Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.13° S 18.44° E

Fish Hoek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fish Hoek sea temperature is
14.1° C
1.4° 

Fish Hoek surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 19s period, SW swell with 1,836 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fish Hoek in the next 16 days are 1.6m 19s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Wed 12th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s
Best Surf 5PM (Wed 12th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 13th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fish Hoek over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
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
3
4
1
3
3
3
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
3
3
3
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SE
8
1
SW
21
1.3
SW
18
1.3
SW
17
1.1
SW
21
1.6
SW
18
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.3
WSW
15
1.2
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
14
1.1
WSW
13
1.1
WSW
14
1.1
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
14
1.7
WSW
13
1.6
WSW
13
1.5
WSW
13
1.4
WSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
305
872
1052
962
977
1591
1027
783
665
561
493
501
440
453
501
742
1045
888
722
582
Wind (km/h)
35
ESE
20
ESE
10
ENE
5
E
15
E
15
NNE
5
NW
15
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
15
NNW
5
NE
10
S
5
WNW
15
NNW
10
WNW
5
SSE
15
NNW
20
NW
20
NNW
Wind State
on
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
2:32PM1.51m
2:47AM1.53m
3:14PM1.62m
3:29AM1.57m
3:53PM1.68m
4:09AM1.56m
4:29PM1.69m
4:46AM1.51m
5:05PM1.64m
5:21AM1.43m
5:39PM1.55m
5:56AM1.33m
6:12PM1.43m
Low Tide
8:44PM0.13m
9:02AM0.02m
9:28PM0.05m
9:40AM-0.01m
10:08PM0.02m
10:16AM-0.01m
10:46PM0.04m
10:51AM0.05m
11:22PM0.10m
11:24AM0.14m
11:56PM0.19m
11:56AM0.25m
00:31AM0.30m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
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7:28
7:28
7:26
7:26
7:24
7:22
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6:13
6:13
6:14
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:16
 mm
1
Temp °C
17
14
14
20
20
21
24
21
19
18
15
14
17
15
15
16
16
16
17
16
Feels °C
11
8
11
19
16
17
19
19
14
14
13
13
16
13
13
13
16
13
13
14
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Information about the Fish Hoek Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Fish Hoek 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.

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