Fish Hoek Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.13° S 18.44° E

Fish Hoek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 07 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fish Hoek sea temperature is
14.6°C
1.5° 

Fish Hoek surf forecast from 7 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 8 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 7 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 2,902 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s 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 Thursday (Oct 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 15s period. 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 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Monday (Oct 12) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 8th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 15s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 8th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 15s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 7th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
7
Thursday
8
Friday
9
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
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3
4
4
3
3
2
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1
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3
2
1
2
0
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2
2
1
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSW
15
2.5
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
2.3
SW
13
2.2
SW
13
1.9
SW
12
1.8
SW
12
1.4
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.5
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.2
SW
12
1.1
SW
11
0.9
SW
11
1.5
WSW
10
1.3
WSW
9
1.2
SW
8
0.9
SW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1350
2717
1712
1403
1810
1609
1100
939
822
1324
1050
656
457
396
258
191
402
280
206
131
Wind (km/h)
20
S
15
SSW
15
WNW
20
WNW
20
N
15
NNW
15
SSW
25
SSE
15
SE
15
SSE
15
SW
5
WSW
15
SSW
5
NW
30
NNW
20
NW
10
WNW
5
W
15
WSW
5
SW
Wind State
cross-on
cross
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
1:37AM1.39m
1:51PM1.56m
2:14AM1.46m
2:25PM1.62m
2:47AM1.50m
2:56PM1.64m
3:18AM1.51m
3:27PM1.61m
3:49AM1.49m
3:56PM1.56m
4:18AM1.43m
4:26PM1.47m
4:48AM1.36m
Low Tide
7:35PM0.17m
7:42AM0.18m
8:11PM0.08m
8:17AM0.12m
8:44PM0.03m
8:49AM0.10m
9:15PM0.01m
9:20AM0.11m
9:44PM0.04m
9:50AM0.15m
10:12PM0.09m
10:20AM0.21m
10:41PM0.18m
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Temp °C
14
13
15
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14
16
17
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18
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16
Feels °C
9
9
12
11
11
14
15
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15
17
17
14
13
15
15
15
15
15
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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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