Fish Hoek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, grab a coffee and listen up. Rusty here, lookin’ at the charts for Fish Hoek over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there are a couple of windows that’ll get the heart pumpin’.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start. Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st are pretty average, with weak knee-high swells and cross-onshore winds making a mess of things. Not worth paddling out for.

Saturday the 1st of August is where it starts to turn. That morning is a real gem – glassy conditions with a clean 3ft swell from the SW. It’s small, but the water’s about average for this time of year, and with that light easterly keeping it clean, a log or a fish would be perfect. The energy is moderate (275), but the quality is spot on.

Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 3rd keep the vibes going with some clean, offshore mornings, though the swell stays around the 3ft to 3ft mark. Good for a cruisy session without any crowds, though you know Fish Hoek can get busy on weekends. Tuesday is similar but a little weaker.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting for the crew who can handle a bit more. Wednesday the 5th of August sees a big jump in size. A solid 7ft to 8ft SW groundswell rolls in, with very strong energy (1833-2367). It’s a long-period swell (15 seconds) which will wrap in nicely here, but the NNW wind will be blowing cross-off, making it a bit tricky. It’s still clean, but definitely more for the experienced surfer.

The real standout, the one I’d circle in red, is Friday the 7th of August. We’ve got a powerful 8ft SW groundswell, long period (15 seconds) with excellent energy (2918). The wind is offshore from the WNW in the morning, glassing it right up. The comment says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers,” and I can’t argue with that. This is a proper session for anyone who knows what they’re doing. It stays clean into the afternoon with a gentle offshore as well.

Saturday the 8th gets messy with rain and strong cross-shore winds, so give that a miss. Sunday the 9th sees another building swell, reaching a massive 16ft, but with strong onshore winds, it’s a total write-off. That’s purely for the very brave or the crazy.

After that, Monday the 10th is blown out by a SE wind, but Tuesday the 11th sees the swell drop back to a more manageable 7ft from the S, though it’s still a bit lumpy.

Looking further out, the real silver lining for a clean, fun session is Wednesday the 12th of August. The morning is glassy with a clean 4ft SW swell. Perfect length (13 sec), clean conditions, and moderate energy (770). It’s a long way off, so keep an eye on the forecast, but that morning looks like a beauty for a long, happy paddle. Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th mornings also look clean and fun, with some glassy or clean conditions.

So, to wrap it up: the best on offer is Friday the 7th of August for the big, clean, powerful swells for the experienced crew. For a more chilled out, clean session, target the morning of Wednesday the 12th of August.

Rusty.

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