Fish Hoek surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 01 Mar 2026 SAST
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Today's Fish Hoek sea temperature is
18.2° C
(Which is 1.3°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fish Hoek this week:

The surf forecast for Fish Hoek over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fish Hoek in the next 12 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 01) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 05) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 5th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 5th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 1st Mar)10ft (3.0m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fish Hoek over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SE by Wed morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the SE by Sat morning).

Sun
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
0
1
1
0
1
1
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
SW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SSW
1.1
SW
1
SW
0.9
SSW
2
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.4
SSW
Period(s) (?)151414131212111110101212121111111111111313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)58383924224516221016518341423324362811570440379287216200954884824638
Wind
(km/h)
30
WSW
15
SSW
10
SE
20
S
15
SSE
10
S
15
SSW
10
SSE
10
S
15
SSW
5
WNW
15
NW
15
WSW
15
SSE
15
S
20
SSW
40
SSW
45
SE
50
SE
35
ESE
20
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrossglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
onon
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:23PM
1.44
2:45AM
1.55
3:00PM
1.51
3:18AM
1.63
3:34PM
1.54
3:50AM
1.67
4:05PM
1.53
4:19AM
1.65
4:35PM
1.49
4:48AM
1.60
5:04PM
1.43
5:16AM
1.51
5:32PM
1.34
5:43AM
1.40
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:35PM
0.11
8:59AM
0.10
9:09PM
0.05
9:33AM
0.04
9:40PM
0.03
10:05AM
0.03
10:09PM
0.04
10:35AM
0.05
10:38PM
0.09
11:03AM
0.11
11:05PM
0.17
11:30AM
0.19
11:31PM
0.27
11:57AM
0.29
Sun
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunrise--6:33--6:35--6:35--6:35--6:37--6:37--6:39
Sunset7:22--7:22--7:20--7:19--7:17--7:16--7:15--
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
2---------------1----
Temp. °C171717181717181820212020222020211917171718
Feels °C (?)101415141315161619212019211920201787714
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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 12 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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