Fish Hoek Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.13° S 18.44° E

Fish Hoek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 15 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fish Hoek sea temperature is
14.1° C
1.6° 

Fish Hoek surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, WSW swell with 1,583 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period with WSW 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 (Aug 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 16th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 16th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 17th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Fish Hoek.

The next couple of days are a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got some swell running, but the wind is the main issue. From Sunday the 16th through to early next week, a persistent cross-onshore wind messes up the surface, making it choppy and uninviting. The combined energy of all swells ranges from moderate to strong (642 to 1495), but with that wind, it’s not doing us any favours. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real standout comes on Friday morning, August 21st. That’s the good stuff. The wind drops to absolutely glassy – 0 mph – and we’ve got a clean 5ft swell from the SSW with a period of 12 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, with good energy (669) and the kind of shape that will make for some really fun, clean rides. This is a beginner-friendly break, but for a morning like that, any surfer will be smiling. The crowd can be an issue at Fish Hoek, but it’s a Friday, so it might not be too bad.

The next big call is Saturday afternoon, August 22nd. The wind is light and cross-off, coming from the WSW at 6 mph, and the swell picks up again to 5ft from the SW, with a 13-second period. The combined energy jumps to 1337, and the forecast says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” That’s a solid window for a good session. The break is fairly consistent, so you can expect a few waves.

After that, the wind turns ugly again for a few days. There’s a promising blip on Wednesday afternoon, August 26th, with a moderate offshore wind from the NW at 12 mph and a 5ft SW swell with a very long 15-second period. The energy is strong (1185), and the forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is a classic groundswell setup, but it’s over a week away, so take it as a promising possibility.

The last real highlight is Sunday morning, August 30th. Light offshore wind from the NW at 9 mph, 5ft SW swell, 12-second period, and the forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” The energy is moderate (735), but it’ll be clean and a nice way to finish the month.

The very end of the run, Monday August 31st, shows a big 10ft swell from the WSW with a 14-second period and a fresh 19 mph cross-off wind. That’s a lot of water moving (3246 energy), but it’s a long way out and the wind is strong, so it could be a wild one – only for the experienced.

So, to sum it up: the best bet is Friday morning the 21st for the glassy, clean conditions. Saturday the 22nd afternoon is your second standout. The rest of the week is mostly a write-off due to the wind, but keep an eye on the 26th and 30th.

Stay stoked, Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
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Friday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
14
1.6
WSW
14
2.1
WSW
14
1.8
WSW
13
1.7
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
12
1.7
SW
12
1.8
SW
13
1.8
SW
12
1.7
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.9
SW
13
1.7
SW
12
1.5
SSW
12
1.4
SW
11
1.2
SW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
634
638
1010
1583
1093
950
501
874
1092
929
850
760
678
724
1249
878
636
439
334
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
20
NNW
20
NW
10
N
15
NNW
15
NW
10
SSW
20
SSE
25
SSE
25
SE
20
SSE
20
S
15
SSE
10
SSE
20
SSE
20
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5
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15
WSW
20
NNW
Wind State
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cross-off
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
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glassy
cross-off
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High Tide
5:21AM1.43m
5:39PM1.55m
5:56AM1.33m
6:12PM1.43m
6:31AM1.21m
6:47PM1.29m
7:10AM1.10m
7:27PM1.16m
8:03AM0.99m
8:29PM1.04m
9:44AM0.92m
10:23PM0.98m
Low Tide
11:22PM0.10m
11:24AM0.14m
11:56PM0.19m
11:56AM0.25m
00:31AM0.30m
12:29PM0.38m
1:07AM0.42m
1:04PM0.50m
1:53AM0.54m
1:54PM0.62m
3:16AM0.62m
3:47PM0.71m
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Temp °C
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16
16
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18
16
14
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Feels °C
14
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13
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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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