Fish Hoek surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 15 May 2026 SAST
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Today's Fish Hoek sea temperature is
17.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fish Hoek this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Fish Hoek in the next 16 days are 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 15th May)6ft (1.8m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the SE by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Mon night, light winds from the SE by Thu morning).

Fri
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SSW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.4
S
13
1.2
SW
12
0.9
WSW
13
0.9
SW
13
1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
2.1
SSE
8
2.2
SE
8
1.8
SE
8
1.8
SE
7
1.7
SE
7
1.6
SE
6
1.6
SE
7
1.5
SE
6
1.6
SE
6
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1325
961
613
456
286
234
368
406
529
398
579
588
368
340
268
195
208
172
202
159
222
Wind (km/h)
15
S
15
SE
10
SE
15
SE
10
SSE
15
SSE
25
SSE
25
SE
35
SE
45
SE
45
SE
45
SE
30
SE
30
SE
30
SSE
30
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
25
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
2:14PM1.48m
2:24AM1.65m
2:57PM1.53m
3:09AM1.67m
3:42PM1.54m
3:55AM1.63m
4:28PM1.51m
4:43AM1.54m
5:17PM1.46m
5:34AM1.43m
6:11PM1.39m
6:31AM1.30m
7:12PM1.32m
7:37AM1.17m
Low Tide
8:13PM0.14m
8:47AM-0.04m
8:59PM0.10m
9:31AM-0.04m
9:45PM0.10m
10:16AM-0.00m
10:34PM0.14m
11:02AM0.08m
11:26PM0.22m
11:53AM0.18m
00:24AM0.31m
12:48PM0.29m
1:33AM0.40m
1:52PM0.39m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:31
7:31
7:33
7:33
7:35
7:35
7:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:51
5:50
5:50
5:49
5:49
Temp °C
17
17
16
19
19
16
17
16
17
18
16
15
16
16
17
17
17
17
18
17
17
15
15
14
17
18
14
15
13
12
12
9
7
10
11
13
13
15
14
15
14
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SSW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.4
SW
12
1.2
SW
12
0.9
WSW
13
0.9
S
11
1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.6
WSW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.4
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
17
Energy kJ
1325
961
558
456
286
185
368
406
529
398
286
205
172
120
94
67
53
111
95
159
222
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
12
1.5
S
13
1.4
S
13
1
S
12
0.9
S
11
0.9
SW
13
0.7
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.3
S
10
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
15
0.2
SSE
14
0.1
SW
17
0.2
SSW
15
0.4
SW
11
0.2
SSW
21
0.4
SW
20
0.5
SW
12
0.4
SW
11
Energy kJ
463
782
613
280
209
234
110
49
19
3
4
19
11
23
30
45
99
69
43
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
15
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSE
13
0.4
S
14
0.3
S
13
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
17
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
21
0.3
WSW
11
0.1
SE
10
Energy kJ
385
64
54
57
29
5
6
10
18
22
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SE
4
0.7
SE
5
0.6
SSE
5
0.5
SE
4
0.5
SSE
4
0.9
SE
4
1.1
SSE
5
1.9
SSE
7
2.1
SSE
8
2.2
SE
8
1.8
SE
8
1.8
SE
7
1.7
SE
7
1.6
SE
6
1.6
SE
7
1.5
SE
6
1.6
SE
6
1.3
SE
6
1.4
SE
6
Energy kJ
27
23
17
7
7
29
64
317
579
588
368
340
268
195
208
172
202
126
166
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
4
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
8
8
8
8
8
10
8
25
38
38
38
164
37
38
25
70
8
8
9
8
10
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Town
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
4
6
4
5
7
4
6
4
4
4
4
4
4
6
5
4
7
5
5
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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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