Fish Hoek surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 21 Oct 2025 SAST
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Today's Fish Hoek sea temperature is
15.8° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s is also forecast. 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Oct 27) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 22nd Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 26th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 27th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
0
0
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
0
2
4
3
3
2
2
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
SW
1
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
0.8
SW
1.4
SW
1.7
SW
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.8
SW
2.3
SW
2.5
SW
2.3
SW
2.3
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
Period(s) (?)12121614131217161312121110911131313141413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)30128710316915354074279549998277113773154651326201316971671449137282180
Wind
(km/h)
20
SE
30
SSE
15
ESE
10
S
20
SSE
10
S
10
WSW
15
SW
15
SSE
15
S
20
SSW
10
WSW
25
WNW
30
WSW
25
WSW
15
WNW
25
WNW
25
NW
35
NNW
30
NW
10
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:59PM
1.54
3:21AM
1.45
3:27PM
1.52
3:49AM
1.43
3:54PM
1.47
4:17AM
1.38
4:23PM
1.40
4:46AM
1.31
4:52PM
1.32
5:17AM
1.23
5:23PM
1.22
5:55AM
1.15
6:01PM
1.13
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:55AM
0.18
9:17PM
0.09
9:22AM
0.19
9:43PM
0.11
9:49AM
0.22
10:09PM
0.16
10:16AM
0.27
10:36PM
0.22
10:44AM
0.34
11:05PM
0.31
11:15AM
0.43
11:38PM
0.39
11:52AM
0.52
12:20AM
0.48
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Sunrise5:58--5:56--5:54--5:54--5:52--5:52--5:50--
Sunset-7:04--7:05--7:06--7:07--7:07--7:07--7:08-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-------------22-----2
Temp. °C192218212217181916171814151512131514141515
Feels °C (?)161914192016171615141699859987812
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Cape Town

  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Fish Hoek (calm at Meadowridge wx 12 km from Fish Hoek). 1.8m 6s windswell from the SE with a 1.4m 13s groundswell from the SW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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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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