Fish Hoek surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 23 May 2026 SAST
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Today's Fish Hoek sea temperature is
16.0° C
(Which is 1.0°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 5PM. 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 3s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 23rd May)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 27th May)8ft (2.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 27th May)8ft (2.5m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
1
2
3
3
3
3
2
1
2
3
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
13
0.9
SW
14
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
1.3
SW
16
1.7
SW
14
2.1
SW
16
2.1
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.5
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.6
SW
13
2.3
SW
18
2.5
SW
17
2.3
SW
16
2.1
SW
16
2.3
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
2.3
SW
13
2.1
SW
13
2.2
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
202
341
382
299
783
1060
2147
1688
919
678
558
784
3122
3882
2770
2175
2341
2424
1810
1544
1773
Wind (km/h)
5
S
10
SSW
5
SE
5
SE
10
SSE
10
SSE
5
SSE
5
SSW
5
WNW
10
NNW
10
SSW
10
SSE
10
SSE
10
SSW
5
W
10
NNW
15
NW
20
NNW
20
NW
20
WSW
15
WSW
glassy
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
8:56AM1.09m
9:38PM1.25m
10:19AM1.07m
10:47PM1.27m
11:29AM1.10m
11:44PM1.30m
12:24PM1.15m
00:31AM1.33m
1:07PM1.21m
1:11AM1.35m
1:45PM1.26m
1:47AM1.37m
2:19PM1.31m
2:22AM1.39m
Low Tide
3:06PM0.45m
4:17AM0.45m
4:22PM0.48m
5:27AM0.41m
5:28PM0.47m
6:20AM0.35m
6:21PM0.44m
7:02AM0.30m
7:06PM0.40m
7:39AM0.25m
7:45PM0.37m
8:12AM0.22m
8:20PM0.34m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:41
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:47
5:47
5:46
5:46
5:45
5:45
5:45
2
2
Temp °C
16
17
16
16
17
17
17
18
17
17
18
17
16
17
16
16
17
16
16
16
16
17
17
16
16
16
17
17
18
16
16
18
16
15
16
16
14
14
13
14
13
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
13
0.9
SW
14
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
1.3
SW
16
1.7
SW
14
2.1
SW
16
2.1
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.5
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.6
SW
13
2.3
SW
18
2.5
SW
17
2.3
SW
16
2.1
SW
16
2.3
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
2.3
SW
13
2.1
SW
13
2.2
SW
14
Energy kJ
202
341
382
299
783
1060
2147
1688
919
678
558
784
3122
3882
2770
2175
2341
2424
1810
1544
1773
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
9
0.7
SW
8
0.3
SW
19
0.4
SW
16
0.2
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.1
S
10
0.6
SW
15
0.3
SW
21
Energy kJ
107
64
56
95
13
23
11
10
10
2
143
67
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
16
0.2
SSE
5
0.2
SSE
13
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
9
Energy kJ
41
3
16
14
13
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
3
0.8
ESE
4
Energy kJ
2
19
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
4
4
6
4
3
3
3
4
8
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
0
8
1
0
8
8
9
10
0
0
3
8
9
10
0
0
3
33
0
12
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Town
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
4
4
6
5
4
4
4
4
8
9
7
6
6
5
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
3
4
4
6
5
4
4
4
4
8
9
7
6
6
6
4
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
4
8
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
7
8
6
6
7
5
5
9
9
9
7
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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.

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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