Fish Hoek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright gang, Rusty here with the lowdown on Fish Hoek for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a good run of waves coming, but you gotta pick your moments. Water temp is about 59°F, which is normal for this time of year.

The week starts Thursday, 27 August, with a nice clean pulse. Thursday morning has a 4ft south swell, 12-second period, with a light cross-offshore wind. The energy is moderate at 502. It’s a solid, fun size for a beginner-friendly spot. Thursday afternoon holds similar 4ft south swell, still clean.

Friday morning, 28 August, is a real gem. The wind goes glassy, dead calm, with a 3ft south swell. That’s the kind of morning you get out there for – perfect and smooth. The energy is moderate at 275. Friday afternoon gets messy with a cross-onshore wind, so take the morning.

Saturday morning, 29 August, is another clean session with a 3ft swell from the west-southwest, but the period jumps to 14 seconds, giving it a bit more punch. Energy is moderate at 487. The afternoon gets wrecked by a fresh cross-shore breeze, so morning is the call.

Sunday, 30 August, is a skip. The swell bumps to 5ft from the southwest, but the wind is onshore and choppy. Not worth it.

Monday, 31 August, is a beauty. Morning brings a 4ft southwest swell with a clean offshore breeze. The afternoon is even better – 4ft southwest swell with a clean, gentle offshore wind. Energy is moderate at 340. This is a top pick.

Tuesday, 1 September, is a big one. Morning has a 6ft southwest swell, cross-offshore wind, so still clean. Energy is moderate at 940. But the afternoon is the standout: 7ft southwest swell, gentle offshore wind, and the energy jumps to 1290 – that’s strong. This is a winning session.

Wednesday, 2 September, is the big day. The morning brings a solid 10ft southwest swell, with a 14-second period. The energy is very strong at 3137. The wind is light, keeping it clean. This is for experienced surfers only – it’s going to be pumping. The afternoon gets messy with a strong onshore wind, so morning is the call.

Thursday, 3 September, things get messy. The swell stays big, 8-10ft, but the wind is cross-shore and lumpy. Not great.

Friday, 4 September, is a total no-go. Strong onshore winds and messy conditions all day.

Saturday, 5 September, is also poor with onshore winds, shrinking swell.

Sunday, 6 September, offers a small window. The morning has a 2ft long-period swell from the southwest (16 seconds), glassy conditions. The energy is moderate at 613. It’s small, but clean. The afternoon turns onshore again.

Things fade after that. Monday, 7 September, has a small 5ft swell from the southeast, but short period and cross-shore. Tuesday, 8 September, the energy drops into the weak range with tiny 1ft waves. The rest of the week is tiny and mostly onshore, with a few weak pulses.

The standout picks: Friday morning 28 August for glassy conditions, Monday 31 August for clean offshore waves, and Tuesday afternoon 1 September for the biggest, cleanest swell of the first week. Wednesday morning 2 September is for the experienced crew only.

Rusty.

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