Fish Hoek surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 25 May 2026 SAST
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Today's Fish Hoek sea temperature is
16.4° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Monday (May 25) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 25th May)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 27th May)7ft (2.1m) 18s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 28th May)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
1
0
1
2
1
1
0
2
2
0
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.6
SW
13
2.3
SW
18
2.5
SW
17
2.3
SW
16
3
SW
16
2.5
SW
15
2.5
SW
15
2.2
SW
14
2.1
SSW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.5
SSW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.2
SW
12
1.1
SW
11
0.9
SW
11
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1215
841
558
549
905
3310
3496
2736
3827
3280
2614
1977
1638
1110
647
373
409
288
202
314
309
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
5
WNW
10
NNW
5
WSW
0
S
10
NNW
15
NW
10
NW
5
WNW
15
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSE
10
SE
10
SSE
5
E
5
ENE
10
SSE
5
NE
10
NW
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
off
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
off
High Tide
11:44PM1.30m
12:24PM1.15m
00:31AM1.33m
1:07PM1.21m
1:11AM1.35m
1:45PM1.26m
1:47AM1.37m
2:19PM1.31m
2:22AM1.39m
2:52PM1.33m
2:56AM1.39m
3:25PM1.35m
3:30AM1.38m
Low Tide
5:28PM0.47m
6:20AM0.35m
6:21PM0.44m
7:02AM0.30m
7:06PM0.40m
7:39AM0.25m
7:45PM0.37m
8:12AM0.22m
8:20PM0.34m
8:44AM0.20m
8:54PM0.32m
9:16AM0.20m
9:28PM0.31m
9:49AM0.21m
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clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:46
5:46
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:44
Temp °C
19
17
17
18
17
16
17
16
16
17
16
14
16
15
16
17
19
20
22
21
19
18
17
17
17
18
15
15
16
16
16
13
11
14
14
15
15
19
18
20
20
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.6
SW
13
2.3
SW
18
2.5
SW
17
2.3
SW
16
3
SW
16
2.5
SW
15
2.5
SW
15
2.2
SW
14
2.1
SSW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.5
SSW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.2
SW
12
1.1
SW
11
0.9
SW
11
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
Energy kJ
1215
841
558
549
905
3310
3496
2736
3827
3280
2614
1977
1638
1110
647
373
409
288
202
314
309
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.6
SW
16
1.5
S
13
0.1
SE
7
0.1
SE
7
0.4
SSE
5
0.2
SSE
5
0.5
SW
13
0.2
SSW
15
0.7
SW
14
Energy kJ
10
10
4
161
799
2
2
10
2
88
21
206
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
10
0.4
SE
5
0.2
ESE
5
0.2
ESE
6
0.4
SSW
14
Energy kJ
2
6
2
4
73
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SE
5
0.8
SE
5
0.9
SE
4
0.8
SSE
5
0.6
SE
5
Energy kJ
60
35
34
31
20
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
5
6
5
4
4
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
15
15
8
8
8
8
0
0
8
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Town
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
8
9
7
9
7
6
5
5
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
8
9
7
9
7
6
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
9
6
7
7
9
6
7
7
6
5
5
5
5
4
4
7
5
5
6
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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.

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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