Fish Hoek surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 30 Apr 2026 SAST
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Today's Fish Hoek sea temperature is
18.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (Apr 30) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fish Hoek in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 10s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 30th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 30th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 6th May)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu night, fresh winds from the NNW by Fri afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 55mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun night, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, strong winds from the NNE by Tue night).

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thu
7
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
1
1
4
2
3
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SSW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.8
SW
12
2
SW
12
1.8
SW
11
0.7
SSW
11
1.3
WSW
10
0.9
SW
15
1.5
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
11
1.4
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
12
1.7
S
11
3
S
13
3
S
13
3
SSE
12
2.3
SSE
11
1.6
S
10
1.7
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1368
1060
976
1055
757
123
363
318
930
397
643
469
405
469
663
2640
3253
2313
1211
562
759
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
30
N
35
NNW
35
N
30
N
20
NNW
15
NNW
15
NNW
15
NNW
15
NNW
20
NW
15
WNW
5
N
0
NE
10
WSW
35
N
15
ESE
5
ENE
15
NNE
10
N
5
WSW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
on
glassy
cross
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
2:47AM1.51m
3:12PM1.42m
3:17AM1.50m
3:42PM1.41m
3:47AM1.46m
4:12PM1.38m
4:18AM1.40m
4:43PM1.33m
4:49AM1.33m
5:17PM1.26m
5:23AM1.24m
5:56PM1.19m
6:01AM1.16m
6:43PM1.12m
Low Tide
8:44PM0.22m
9:07AM0.11m
9:14PM0.22m
9:35AM0.12m
9:43PM0.24m
10:04AM0.16m
10:13PM0.28m
10:33AM0.22m
10:44PM0.34m
11:04AM0.28m
11:17PM0.41m
11:38AM0.36m
11:55PM0.49m
12:18PM0.43m
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cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
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part cloud
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
light rain
clear
clear
clear
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7:20
7:20
7:22
7:22
7:22
7:24
7:24
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6:06
6:05
6:04
6:02
6:01
6:00
6:00
5:59
3
7
2
1
2
22
13
5
Temp °C
16
16
17
16
16
17
17
19
20
18
16
18
16
16
16
15
13
13
13
14
17
14
10
10
10
10
13
15
17
18
17
14
16
14
16
15
12
10
12
13
13
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SSW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.8
SW
12
2
SW
12
1.8
SW
11
1.8
W
10
1.3
WSW
10
1
WSW
10
1.5
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
11
1.4
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
12
1.7
S
11
3
S
13
3
S
13
0.6
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
1.6
S
10
1.7
S
11
Energy kJ
1368
1060
976
1055
757
709
363
214
930
397
643
469
405
469
663
2640
3253
151
61
562
759
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
11
0.2
SSE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.3
S
14
0.2
S
15
0.7
SSW
11
0.6
S
11
0.9
SW
15
0.5
S
10
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
11
1
S
11
1.2
WSW
12
0.9
W
11
0.8
WSW
15
0.1
SW
17
0.7
SSE
13
0.5
SW
14
Energy kJ
30
11
4
37
17
123
83
318
51
186
115
113
97
242
361
206
242
11
184
92
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SW
20
0.3
S
14
0.6
WSW
16
0.6
S
10
0.2
S
15
0.5
SSW
13
0.1
S
13
0.5
SW
13
0.1
S
12
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.1
SW
17
0.4
SW
15
0.5
S
18
Energy kJ
4
15
36
177
74
17
98
4
82
3
50
49
90
11
55
158
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NNW
4
1.2
NW
5
1.2
NNW
6
1.4
NNW
6
0.4
NNW
4
0.3
NNW
3
0.2
NNW
2
0.4
NW
3
0.3
NNW
3
0.2
NNW
3
3
SSE
12
2.3
SSE
11
Energy kJ
20
83
87
141
7
2
1
2
2
1
2313
1211
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
1
3
2
1
3
1
2
2
3
3
5
7
4
4
3
3
Distance (km)
0
268
176
201
176
1
3
1
1
22
1
0
0
0
0
84
9
0
3
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Town
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
7
5
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
8
6
5
8
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
6
5
7
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
6
6
8
9
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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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