Fish Hoek surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 02 Apr 2026 SAST
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Today's Fish Hoek sea temperature is
18.9° C
(Which is normal 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 Friday (Apr 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 05) 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 0.9m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 04) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 3rd Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 3rd Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 5th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu night, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Mon night, calm by Wed morning).

Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thu
09
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
2
1
1
0
1
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
1.3
SW
2.4
SW
3
SW
3
SW
3
SSW
3
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.1
S
1
S
1.1
S
0.8
S
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
Period(s) (?)131212121110101416151414131212121212121312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)673416314259194129311245755534022325732941622759510365285333175239175
Wind
(km/h)
0
E
5
SW
5
SSE
5
WSW
15
WNW
15
W
15
S
20
S
25
S
20
S
25
SSE
35
SSE
30
SE
15
ESE
25
SE
15
ESE
0
SE
10
S
10
N
5
N
5
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
off
cross-
on
glassoffcross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
onglasscross-
on
cross-
off
glassglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:47AM
1.60
4:06PM
1.47
4:14AM
1.54
4:34PM
1.42
4:42AM
1.47
5:02PM
1.35
5:10AM
1.37
5:32PM
1.26
5:39AM
1.26
6:05PM
1.15
6:13AM
1.14
6:48PM
1.05
7:00AM
1.03
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:40PM
0.12
10:03AM
0.06
10:08PM
0.15
10:30AM
0.11
10:35PM
0.21
10:56AM
0.19
11:02PM
0.29
11:23AM
0.28
11:30PM
0.39
11:52AM
0.38
12:01AM
0.50
12:29PM
0.49
12:43AM
0.61
1:25PM
0.59
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thu
09
Sunrise-6:58--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03-
Sunset--6:38--6:37--6:36--6:35--6:32--6:31--6:30
heavy rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
1641------------------
Temp. °C221819192020191818181818171723212528272627
Feels °C (?)221921201918181514131212101419182325242527
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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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