Fish Hoek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what Fish Hoek is offering over the next couple of weeks.

The first few days are pretty grim. Sunday the 26th starts out worth a look with clean, glassy conditions and a 1.5m SW groundswell (12-second period) and combined swell energy sitting at a moderate 739. That morning window is solid, but by Sunday afternoon the wind shifts cross-on and it gets messy. From Monday the 27th all the way through Friday the 31st of July, it’s a real struggle. Winds are mostly cross-on or blowing straight onshore, gusting well over 30 km/h, and the swell bumps up over 1.9m. The combined energy hits 2274 on Monday afternoon, but with all that chop, you’re not going to want to be out there. That stretch is about five days where I can’t recommend a paddle.

Then we get a little hope on Saturday the 1st of August. Early morning has clean, cross-offshore wind from the NW with a small 0.8m SW swell. It’s nothing special, but it’s rideable and glassy later in the day, with combined energy at 256. Not a standout, just a chance to get wet.

Sunday the 2nd of August is where things perk up. The morning is clean again with a 1.3m SW groundswell and a very long 19-second period. That’s proper energy, and the combined swell energy climbs to 1149. The afternoon gets even better—1.6m SW, glassy, and combined energy at 1493. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The long period will make the waves wall up nicely at this fairly exposed break, and at 1.6m, it’s not too heavy. Keep in mind the spot can get crowded, and that kind of period can make beach breaks run a bit straight, so pick your bank wisely.

If I had to name the real standout, it’s *Saturday the 8th of August*. The morning forecast shows a big, expert-only 3.0m WSW swell with a 12-second period, light cross-offshore winds, and the combined energy is a massive 3649—strong to very strong. The afternoon holds 3.0m with light offshore winds from the NW, total power. That’s for experienced surfers only; beginners need to sit this one out. The swell direction matches what the spot wants (optimum from SW and WSW), so it should unload properly. Crowds are likely here, so get there early. Long-range, but the signs are promising.

After that, it fades fast. Sunday the 9th still has a clean 1.8m, then it drops to tiny, ordinary waves by the 10th.

Water temperature is about average for this time of year—nothing unusual.

Bottom line: the first week is a wipeout. Target Sunday the 2nd for clean, solid waves, and if you’re keen for bigger stuff, *Saturday the 8th of August* is the big red circle on the calendar.

Rusty.

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