Fish Hoek Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.13° S 18.44° E

Fish Hoek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fish Hoek sea temperature is
14.2° C
1.3° 

Fish Hoek surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 2,462 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 15s 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 15s period. 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 7s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Fri 7th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 15s
Best Surf 2PM (Fri 7th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 15s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 8th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Fish Hoek over the next couple of weeks.

Alright, straight up, the first few days are a bit of a mixed bag. We've got some solid swell, but the wind is going to be the main character. The water's sitting at 58°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you'll want that extra rubber.

The standout session is looking like Friday afternoon, the 7th of August. We've got a clean 8ft SW swell with a super long 15-second period, which means proper groundswell energy. The wind is light and cross-offshore, making for some excellent, clean conditions for experienced surfers. The combined energy is pumping at (2449), so there's plenty of push. This is the one to get out for if you've got the skills.

Friday morning, the 7th, is a bit of a tease. You've got a 7ft SW swell, period at 14 seconds, and a glassy 3 mph ESE offshore wind, but the forecast says the surf is marginal due to tide. The energy is still strong (1999). Might be worth a look if you're keen.

Saturday the 8th starts off okay with a 6ft SW swell and a cross-offshore wind, but it gets messy in the afternoon as the wind picks up and goes cross-shore, with rain and a 8ft swell making it a bit of a washout.

Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th are write-offs. The wind is howling onshore from the SSE, making for poor, lumpy conditions. The swell is decent in size, but the wind is just too strong. The combined energy on Sunday afternoon is massive (3473), but it's all for nothing with that wind.

We get a bit of a lull in the middle of the week. The surf is small and the wind is variable, but nothing really stands out as a recommendable session.

Then we get another potential window on Saturday the 15th of August. The morning and afternoon both have a clean 5ft to 5ft WSW swell, with light cross-offshore winds. The energy is moderate (1023), and the conditions are forecast to be very good. It's a smaller day, but clean.

After that, the wind turns onshore again for the rest of the run, with lumpy and choppy conditions through to the 22nd. The swell drops off, and there's not much to get excited about. There's a brief window on Wednesday the 19th morning with a 5ft WSW swell and light cross-off winds, but the overall energy is a bit weak (684).

So, to wrap it up: your best bet is Friday afternoon the 7th for the big, clean, long-period groundswell. The Saturday the 15th is a decent smaller option. The rest of the week is mostly a battle with the wind.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed night, min 9°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed night).

Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
SW
14
2.4
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
2.5
SW
14
2.4
SW
13
1.9
SW
12
2.5
SW
12
1.9
SSW
12
1.2
SW
11
1.9
S
10
2.1
S
13
1.3
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SW
22
1.3
SW
18
1.3
SW
18
1.4
SW
16
1.7
SW
18
1.6
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1999
2449
1657
1197
2390
1952
1065
2002
993
338
745
1533
443
239
770
1064
1087
1029
1729
1215
704
Wind (km/h)
5
ESE
10
SW
10
SSW
15
NNW
20
S
25
S
35
SSE
35
SSE
30
SSE
35
SE
40
SE
30
ESE
10
E
5
SE
15
E
5
NE
10
SSE
10
NE
10
NE
10
SSE
15
NE
Wind State
on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
9:49AM1.05m
10:22PM1.20m
11:32AM1.09m
11:55PM1.25m
12:49PM1.22m
1:06AM1.35m
1:46PM1.37m
2:01AM1.45m
2:32PM1.51m
2:47AM1.53m
3:14PM1.62m
3:29AM1.57m
3:53PM1.68m
4:09AM1.56m
Low Tide
3:46PM0.54m
5:10AM0.43m
5:36PM0.51m
6:33AM0.34m
6:57PM0.39m
7:33AM0.21m
7:56PM0.25m
8:20AM0.10m
8:44PM0.13m
9:02AM0.02m
9:28PM0.05m
9:40AM-0.01m
10:08PM0.02m
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7:33
7:33
7:31
7:31
7:30
7:28
7:28
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6:09
6:09
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6:14
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
10
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11
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9
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14
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12
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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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