Fish Hoek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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