Surf Forecasts:
Fish Hoek surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,875 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period with S 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. 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 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) 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 0.5m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fish Hoek over the next 16 days.
Alright surfers, Rusty here. We've got a bit of a mixed bag coming up for Fish Hoek. The next couple of weeks are packed with potential, but we have to wade through some proper onshore chop to get to the real gems.
The opening act is a teaser. Wednesday morning the 8th of July is glassy, with a clean 5ft SW groundswell. The water temperature is sitting at 60°, which is bang on average for this time of year. The combined energy is strong, clocking in at (1137). It’s a great window for a beginner-friendly wave. Just keep in mind that this spot gets crowded often.
Then the wheels fall off. From Wednesday afternoon through the weekend, a strong SE wind comes in, making it cross-on and choppy. We lose the quality, and the swell stays messy. By Sunday morning the 12th, the wind dies and we get another glassy spell, but the swell has dropped. The combined energy is much weaker at (507) and the period is short (7 seconds), so it’s a small, weak wave – good for a longboard but nothing to write home about.
We hit a flat, quiet patch from mid-week the 15th through the 16th. Small, clean but nearly flat. Not worth a paddle.
The next real chance of something special kicks off on Wednesday the 22nd of July. We get a solid 5ft SW groundswell, a period of 11 seconds, and clean, offshore winds from the WNW. The combined energy is moderate (536). This is the standout of the outlook. The wind is light offshore, so the waves will be clean and lined up all morning. It’s the pick of the bunch for a proper session.
The following morning, Thursday the 23rd, still has some size (4ft) and clean conditions, but the wind picks up a notch, making it less perfect than the day before. Still worth a look if you missed Wednesday.
So, to sum it up: the absolute standout is Wednesday the 22nd of July, with clean, chest-high sets on the SW swell and offshore conditions keeping it tidy. The second half of the period is the best bet for quality. The first half is a write-off once the wind turns.
Stay stoked,
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SE 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 688 | 1685 | 1797 | 1541 | 1216 | 1557 | 1077 | 943 | 739 | 589 | 461 | 285 | 215 | 183 | 196 | 113 | 106 | 94 | 92 | 62 | 37 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:59AM1.10m | 9:26PM1.29m | 10:19AM1.10m | 10:42PM1.29m | 11:40AM1.15m | 11:57PM1.34m | 12:49PM1.24m | 1:04AM1.41m | 1:48PM1.35m | 2:02AM1.49m | 2:40PM1.47m | 2:54AM1.55m | 3:28PM1.56m | 3:43AM1.56m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:52PM0.46m | 4:04AM0.39m | 4:11PM0.49m | 5:23AM0.35m | 5:36PM0.45m | 6:34AM0.27m | 6:51PM0.37m | 7:35AM0.17m | 7:53PM0.26m | 8:27AM0.09m | 8:48PM0.17m | 9:15AM0.02m | 9:38PM0.10m | ||||||||
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 | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — |
 | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSE 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 |
| kJ | 688 | 1685 | 1797 | 1541 | 1216 | 1557 | 1077 | 943 | 739 | 589 | 461 | 285 | 206 | 76 | 196 | 113 | 106 | 42 | 92 | 62 | 37 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | S 13 | — | — | SW 12 | W 14 | W 13 | WSW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 12 | SSE 7 | SSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 |
| kJ | 439 | 813 | 14 | — | — | 537 | 4 | 13 | 48 | 38 | 65 | 69 | 86 | 125 | 33 | 32 | 44 | 50 | 44 | 42 | 25 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | SW 18 | SW 17 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 10 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 10 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 12 | 12 | 61 | 59 | 8 | 20 | 8 | 39 | 26 | 39 | 37 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 9 | — | SSE 5 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | — | — | — | SE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 198 | — | 40 | 7 | 46 | 85 | 102 | 101 | 105 | 78 | 215 | 183 | — | — | — | 94 | 58 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 32 | 25 | 25 | 339 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 1 |
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