Fish Hoek surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 26 Feb 2026 SAST
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Today's Fish Hoek sea temperature is
17.3° C
(Which is 2.5°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 Saturday (Feb 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fish Hoek in the next 12 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 01) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Feb 28) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 28th Feb)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 28th Feb)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 1st Mar)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
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Rating
(10 max)
3
2
0
1
0
1
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
0
0
1
1
2
1
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.8
SW
3
SW
3
SW
3.5
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SW
1.3
SW
1.4
SW
Period(s) (?)131211111111111112141514141313121211101012
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)11208846383283252684168312991434149543632231116221012491330389296369619
Wind
(km/h)
15
WSW
15
S
15
SSE
10
S
20
SSW
10
S
20
WNW
30
WNW
25
WSW
25
WSW
30
WSW
20
SSW
15
SSE
20
S
15
SSE
10
S
15
SSW
5
N
15
NW
15
WNW
15
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscrossoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:17AM
1.12
12:22AM
1.13
12:44PM
1.22
1:23AM
1.28
1:40PM
1.34
2:07AM
1.43
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:03PM
0.46
6:37AM
0.48
7:10PM
0.33
7:37AM
0.33
7:57PM
0.21
8:21AM
0.20
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
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Sunrise6:30--6:31--6:31--6:33--6:33--6:35--6:35--
Sunset-7:27--7:24--7:23--7:22--7:22--7:20--7:19-
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clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202019191918192019171817171817171918212220
Feels °C (?)181616171715151615121111141313151717202120
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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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