Fish Hoek Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.13° S 18.44° E

Fish Hoek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 27 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fish Hoek sea temperature is
14.9°C
1.0° 

Fish Hoek surf forecast from 27 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 30 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 3 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, SW swell with 678 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 30 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period with SE 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 Wednesday (Sep 30) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s is also forecast. 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 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 03) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 01) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Wed 30th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 2PM (Wed 30th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 3rd Oct)5ft (1.5m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Sun night, calm by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the SE by Sat morning).

Monday
28
Tuesday
29
Wednesday
30
Thursday
1
Friday
2
Saturday
3
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
2.2
SSE
7
1.6
SE
8
1.7
SE
8
1.7
SE
8
1.3
SE
9
0.7
SW
14
1.1
SE
10
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.5
SW
11
0.5
SW
12
0.7
SW
11
1.5
WSW
11
1.5
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.2
SW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
273
232
508
276
371
390
238
195
208
108
93
69
64
67
121
543
635
558
332
Wind (km/h)
40
SE
35
SE
40
SE
20
ESE
15
ESE
20
SE
10
ESE
10
E
10
SSE
20
N
30
NNW
15
NW
15
NNW
10
NW
25
SSE
35
SSE
45
SE
45
SE
15
E
Wind State
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on
cross-on
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on
cross-on
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on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-on
cross-on
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on
High Tide
3:51AM1.55m
4:03PM1.68m
4:26AM1.51m
4:38PM1.62m
5:03AM1.44m
5:17PM1.51m
5:45AM1.33m
6:02PM1.37m
6:37AM1.21m
7:01PM1.21m
7:55AM1.10m
8:35PM1.09m
Low Tide
9:46PM-0.02m
9:51AM0.06m
10:19PM-0.00m
10:26AM0.10m
10:55PM0.06m
11:03AM0.18m
11:35PM0.17m
11:46AM0.29m
00:23AM0.30m
12:40PM0.43m
1:28AM0.44m
2:07PM0.55m
3:14AM0.52m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

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