
Surf Forecasts:
Fish Hoek surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 12s period, S swell with 5,878 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. 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 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fish Hoek over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' for Fish Hoek over the next couple of weeks.
We're starting off pretty slow, to be honest. The first couple of days are a bit of a write-off. Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th are offering tiny waves with very weak energy, and the wind is just not playing ball. You're looking at small, messy conditions that are really only good for a longboard if you're desperate. The water temp is sitting at 59°, which is pretty much just normal for this time of year, nothing to write home about.
The real story starts to build on Wednesday the 5th. A pulse of solid, long-period groundswell (16 seconds) rolls in from the southwest, pushing the swell up to about 5ft. The combined energy here is a solid 1075 (moderate), and the wind is a clean cross-off. This is where things get interesting. But heads up, with a period that long, it can make the waves stand up a bit too straight at a beach break, so keep your eyes peeled for the better-shaped ones.
The real standout, the one you absolutely don't want to miss, is shaping up for Wednesday the 12th and into the 13th. We've got a beautiful, clean forecast. On Wednesday morning the 12th, the wind is totally glassy, and we're looking at clean 4ft swell from the southwest with a very long 20-second period. The combined energy is pumping at 1768 (strong). This is proper groundswell, and the conditions are described as "excellent for experienced surfers." It's a little bit of a wait, but this is the session to circle on your calendar. The same vibe continues into Thursday the 13th morning with a clean 5-6ft swell and a 16-second period. That's premium surfing.
After that, we get a nice run of clean, fun-sized waves from the 14th through the 16th. Swells sit around 4ft to 5ft with mostly offshore or glassy winds. It's a sweet, consistent run of good waves without the massive size, perfect for a solid session.
Keep an eye on the very end of the period, too. On Tuesday the 18th, we get a glassy morning with an 8ft southwest swell. That's big, powerful, and definitely for the experienced crew only. The energy reading is a massive 2420 (strong), so it's got some serious grunt. But with the wind glassy, if you're a solid surfer, that could be a wild, empty session.
The middle of the first week, from the 5th to the 8th, is the pick of the bunch. Wednesday the 5th and Saturday the 8th are the best on offer. The 5th gives you that first proper pulse of size, and the 8th gives you a solid 6ft swell with clean offshore winds. That's a winning combo.
So, overall, don't stress about the slow start. The surf is coming. The big, clean, long-period groundswell around the 12th and 13th is the real highlight, but the whole second half of the first week into the second week looks like a good run of surf.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Thu night, calm by Fri night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 10 | S 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
219 | 303 | 202 | 162 | 171 | 1055 | 1138 | 2125 | 1619 | 1220 | 1712 | 1945 | 2328 | 1785 | 1086 | 961 | 1537 | 833 | 1920 | 3574 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:08PM1.48m | 6:26AM1.27m | 6:48PM1.41m | 7:14AM1.19m | 7:38PM1.32m | 8:18AM1.10m | 8:47PM1.24m | 9:49AM1.05m | 10:22PM1.20m | 11:32AM1.09m | 11:55PM1.25m | 12:49PM1.22m | 1:06AM1.35m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:24AM0.25m | 12:25PM0.28m | 1:09AM0.32m | 1:10PM0.38m | 2:06AM0.39m | 2:12PM0.48m | 3:28AM0.45m | 3:46PM0.54m | 5:10AM0.43m | 5:36PM0.51m | 6:33AM0.34m | 6:57PM0.39m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | |
6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 15 | 12 | 8 |
Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | — | SW 12 |
219 | 303 | 202 | 162 | 80 | 1055 | 1138 | 2125 | 1619 | 1220 | 1712 | 1945 | 2328 | 1785 | 1086 | 961 | 1537 | 833 | — | 1551 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | W 9 | W 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SW 18 | E 9 | — | — | — | SE 7 | — | — | W 16 | — | — |
154 | 5 | 5 | 25 | 171 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 81 | 2 | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | 20 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | S 18 | SE 11 | W 10 | ESE 10 | — | — | — | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
14 | 68 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 20 | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | SSW 10 | S 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | 6 | 45 | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | 1920 | 3574 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 22 | 339 | 176 | 9 | 11 | 25 | 37 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 32 | 275 | 401 |
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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.
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