Surf Forecasts:
Fish Hoek surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, S swell with 2,585 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s 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 (Sep 01) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fish Hoek over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s heading our way for the local stretch. This Monday (31st August) is a write-off. The water is a bit colder than normal at about 58°, and we’ve got a moderate cross-onshore breeze messing things up. The surf is poor, so don’t bother. We’ve got a few days of nothing to start.
But Tuesday the 1st of September is the real deal. That morning is glassy—flat calm, no wind at all. Swell is a solid 6ft from the southwest with a 13-second period, carrying moderate to strong energy (1299). That’s clean, powerful groundswell. It’s a bit big for beginners—over 5ft—so better for surfers with some experience. Fish Hoek handles this southwest swell pretty well, and the wind goes cross-off in the afternoon, making it even cleaner. This is your day.
Wednesday the 2nd still has size—around 7ft in the morning, dropping to 6ft in the afternoon, all from the southwest with 13-second periods. Energy is still solid (1482 and 1266). But there’s a light cross-onshore breeze, so it won’t be as perfect as Tuesday. Still fun, but not the highlight.
Then things get ugly. From Thursday the 3rd through Sunday the 7th, it’s a mess. Strong winds over 30 mph, big lumpy swell over 8ft, and blown-out surf. That’s a solid 4-5 day stretch where you’re better off doing something else. On Friday the 4th, the onshore wind is near gale force—up to 34 mph. That’s kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing.
Monday the 7th offers a small 4ft swell from the southeast, with light cross-onshore wind. Only marginal. The rest of that week stays small and unimpressive, with a brief glassy moment on the 9th but only 1ft of swell... barely enough to ride.
Into the second week, Friday the 11th of September brings a small clean 4ft from the southwest with a light cross-off wind. Decent for a quick session, but nothing special.
To sum it up: Tuesday the 1st of September is your absolute winner. Glassy, solid 6ft SW groundswell, clean and powerful. Don’t miss it. After that, it’s mostly waiting for the wind to back off.
Stay stoked,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, near gales from the SE by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSW 17 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 519 | 429 | 739 | 1299 | 1708 | 1744 | 1482 | 1266 | 865 | 2585 | 1906 | 1433 | 1021 | 753 | 407 | 351 | 397 | 510 | 479 | 655 | 491 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 5:03PM1.60m | 5:22AM1.41m | 5:38PM1.52m | 6:01AM1.32m | 6:18PM1.41m | 6:47AM1.20m | 7:10PM1.28m | 7:55AM1.08m | 8:29PM1.15m | 9:45AM1.03m | 10:28PM1.12m | 11:38AM1.11m | 00:04AM1.20m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:48AM0.10m | 11:18PM0.11m | 11:22AM0.17m | 11:55PM0.19m | 11:59AM0.27m | 00:39AM0.30m | 12:45PM0.40m | 1:38AM0.42m | 1:54PM0.53m | 3:13AM0.51m | 3:56PM0.59m | 5:14AM0.48m | 5:54PM0.50m | ||||||||
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 | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — |
 | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 14 |
Feels °C | 8 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SSW 9 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 519 | 429 | 739 | 1299 | 1708 | 1744 | 1482 | 1266 | 865 | 501 | 190 | 123 | 248 | 47 | 52 | 48 | 54 | 510 | 479 | 245 | 96 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 9 | — | — | — | WSW 11 | S 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 85 | — | — | — | 97 | 4 | 17 | 41 | 25 | 35 | 124 | 55 | 97 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | — | — | — | SW 20 | SW 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 16 | 23 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2585 | 1906 | 1433 | 1021 | 753 | 407 | 351 | 397 | 321 | 477 | 655 | 491 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 202 | 3879 | 1081 | 1312 | 1995 | 16 | 16 | 25 | 25 | 16 | 16 | 8 |
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