Surf Forecasts:
Fish Hoek surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,234 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period with SW 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fish Hoek in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8PM. 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 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fish Hoek over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's break down the next couple of weeks for the local lineups.
The start of the window is a bit of a letdown for Fish Hoek (South Peninsula). We've got a punchy, long-period SW groundswell pushing through with strong energy (1200), but a fresh cross-off breeze is going to chop it up and make it hard to find a clean one. Throw in some dodgy tides, and you're better off staying on the beach. Water temp is at 59°F, which is pretty standard for this time of year.
Thursday the 6th is a total washout. The swell bumps up, but it's onshore, lumpy, and just plain ugly. Friday the 7th is where we get our first real taste of quality. The morning is still a bit crossed up, but the afternoon cleans right up. A light cross-off wind, a solid 2.4m (8ft) SW swell with a 15-second period, and the energy meter is cranking at 2449. This is premium stuff for the experienced crew. It's a standout, no question.
Saturday the 8th has a great morning window. It's glassy with a clean 1.8m (6ft) SW swell. Get out there early. The afternoon gets messier as the wind swings and the swell picks up a touch, so it won't be as good.
Then we go into a poor spell. Sunday the 9th through Tuesday the 11th is a mess. Near-gale cross-onshore winds and then a full-on SE blast. It's going to be blown out and junky, with the swell turning short-period and weak.
But hold on, because Wednesday the 12th is the other big standout of the whole forecast. The morning is okay with a clean 2.2m (7ft) ESE swell, but the afternoon is the real magic. A lighter 1.2m (4ft) SW groundswell with a very long 17-second period rolls in, with light cross-off winds. The energy is lower at 1719, but the wave quality should be through the roof. Perfect for a high-performance board or a good single fin.
The 13th and 14th see smaller, cleaner waves, but the energy drops right off. The 15th and 16th have a bit more life, with the 16th morning looking glassy, but it's still nothing special.
The following week, from the 17th on, looks small and inconsistent, with the wind staying a key factor. There are glimpses of clean cross-off conditions, but the swell energy is weak. To sum it up: if you can sneak out Friday the 7th afternoon or Wednesday the 12th afternoon, you're getting the pick of the bunch. That's your window.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, near gales from the SE by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SW 20 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1164 | 1138 | 2276 | 1703 | 1643 | 1545 | 2144 | 2449 | 1657 | 1179 | 2630 | 2288 | 1671 | 1402 | 665 | 483 | 617 | 767 | 579 | 515 | 895 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 7:38PM1.32m | 8:18AM1.10m | 8:47PM1.24m | 9:49AM1.05m | 10:22PM1.20m | 11:32AM1.09m | 11:55PM1.25m | 12:49PM1.22m | 1:06AM1.35m | 1:46PM1.37m | 2:01AM1.45m | 2:32PM1.51m | 2:47AM1.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:10PM0.38m | 2:06AM0.39m | 2:12PM0.48m | 3:28AM0.45m | 3:46PM0.54m | 5:10AM0.43m | 5:36PM0.51m | 6:33AM0.34m | 6:57PM0.39m | 7:33AM0.21m | 7:56PM0.25m | 8:20AM0.10m | 8:44PM0.13m | ||||||||
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 | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — |
 | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — |
mm | — | — | 11 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 8 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 10 | S 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 20 |
| kJ | 1164 | 1138 | 2276 | 1703 | 1643 | 1545 | 2144 | 2449 | 1657 | 1179 | 2630 | 2288 | 1671 | 1402 | 660 | 300 | 196 | 421 | 339 | 193 | 895 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | W 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 14 | S 14 | SW 11 | SW 11 | S 14 | SW 26 | SW 24 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 16 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 40 | 61 | 171 | 116 | 383 | 27 | 197 | 66 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | — | SW 26 | WSW 10 | S 11 |
| kJ | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 64 | 33 | 94 | — | 26 | 10 | 21 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | NW 5 | NNW 4 | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 24 | 68 | 13 | — | — | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | 75 | 257 | 418 | 665 | 483 | 617 | 767 | 579 | 515 | 311 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 57 | 275 | 0 | 10 | 43 | 16 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 339 | 595 | 936 | 1583 | 1995 | 3883 | 26 | 16 | 9 | 8 |
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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).
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