Fish Hoek surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 05 Feb 2026 SAST
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Today's Fish Hoek sea temperature is
21.4° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fish Hoek this week:

The surf forecast for Fish Hoek over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 11) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fish Hoek in the next 12 days are 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 12) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 18s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 11) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 11th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 11th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 12th Feb)6ft (1.9m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fish Hoek over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
1.1
S
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.8
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SSW
1.3
SSW
2
SSE
1.7
SE
1.1
SE
0.8
SSW
1.4
SE
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SW
0.9
SW
0.7
SW
1.7
S
Period(s) (?)10116121111111010106779612121110116
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)879295137123140163157178314336276122106157184123126148110218
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSW
25
SSE
20
SSE
25
SSE
30
S
20
SSE
20
SSW
15
S
15
SSE
35
SSE
45
SSE
35
SE
15
SE
35
SSE
25
SE
20
SE
30
SSE
10
SE
15
SSW
25
S
35
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncrosscrosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:37PM
1.39
5:55AM
1.50
6:09PM
1.29
6:26AM
1.39
6:42PM
1.18
6:59AM
1.27
7:19PM
1.07
7:38AM
1.14
8:12PM
0.96
8:39AM
1.03
10:00PM
0.90
10:38AM
0.98
12:15AM
0.95
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:39AM
0.15
11:39PM
0.17
12:11PM
0.24
12:09AM
0.28
12:43PM
0.35
12:38AM
0.40
1:18PM
0.45
1:11AM
0.52
2:04PM
0.56
1:58AM
0.63
3:30PM
0.64
3:52AM
0.72
5:54PM
0.62
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Sunrise6:09--6:11--6:11--6:13--6:13--6:15--6:16--
Sunset-7:49--7:47--7:46--7:45--7:45--7:44--7:43-
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C242421212120202120212121242322242423242321
Feels °C (?)262419191917211919161515232118232120242220
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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 12 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Cape Town? If you are looking for accommodation near Fish Hoek, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 22 km (14 miles) away. Other places in and around Cape Town where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bellville which is 31 km (19 miles) away, Robben Island, Stellenbosch and Kayamnandi.

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