Surf Forecasts:
Fish Hoek surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, WSW swell with 1,583 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period with WSW 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fish Hoek over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get stuck into it. First up, the water’s a touch colder than normal for this time of year, sitting at 57.4°F, so grab the extra rubber if you’re heading out. The opening stretch is a bit of a slow burner. We’ve got surf, but Saturday afternoon only offers a modest 4.3ft of WSW swell at Fish Hoek. There’s decent energy there (651), and the glassy conditions will make it look better than it is, but it’s not going to rock your world. Sunday starts clean-ish, but the swell is nothing special. The cross-off wind keeps things tidy though, if you’re keen for a paddle.
The real kicker comes on Monday the 17th. The swell bumps up to 5.9ft from the WSW, the energy jumps to 1093, and the conditions are looking very good. It’s still a bit soft, but it’s the best we’ve had so far. Morning and afternoon both look solid, with clean lines and workable waves. This is the window to get out.
After that, things get a bit nasty. Monday afternoon and into Tuesday the wind swings around to a cross-on, and the ocean gets choppy and messy. We’re looking at a couple of days of poor conditions, with the swell still pushing in but blown out. By Thursday it’s not much better – onshore winds and bumpy surf. If you’re not desperate, maybe sit this one out.
Now, there’s a bit of a gap for a quality wave after that. Friday the 21st sees the swell drop a little, but the wind turns cross-off and the surf cleans right up. 4.3ft from the southwest with an 11-second period, it’s a fun, rideable day if you’re not chasing size. But the bigger deal is on Saturday the 22nd. The swell eases off to 3.3ft, but it’s coming with an offshore wind and clean conditions. It’s small, but it will be glassy and playful.
Hold on, because the forecast has a wildcard. Saturday the 23rd and into Monday the 24th, the swell really kicks in. By Sunday morning, it’s 4.9ft from the SSW with that long period groundswell – the energy reads 1515, and it’s only building. This is where it gets serious. On Monday the 24th, the swell tops out at 7.9ft from the SSW, with a 16-second period, and the energy is strong at 2993. But, and it’s a big but, the wind is cross-on. It’s going to be a heavy, powerful, and probably messy. This is definitely not one for the beginners – anything over 8.2ft is expert territory, and we’re right on that edge. This is a real reef or point break kind of wave, and it will be a handful.
After that it drops off quickly. Tuesday the 25th is back to average, with a bit of cross-on wind and not much power. Then, we get a beautiful little window on Wednesday the 26th. The swell is down but an offshore wind cleans it up, and that longer period is making it work. Then Thursday the 27th is looking like a standout. The wind goes glassy in the morning, and in the afternoon, the swell jumps to 5.9ft with a 17-second period from the southwest. The energy is solid (1712) and it’s clean. This is the one to watch. It’s going to be excellent, especially for experienced surfers.
And just to cap it off, Friday the 28th brings the biggest clean swell of the whole run. The afternoon sees 6.9ft from the southwest with a 16-second period, a solid offshore wind, and energy reading 2140. The conditions are set for some proper, powerful, and clean surf. This is the true standout of the entire 16-day forecast. Circle it on the calendar. After that, we’re back to a bit of cross-on chop on Saturday the 29th, so it’ll be a case of pick your moments.
So, to sum it up: the best of the bunch, the real standouts, are Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th. The energy and the wind all align for some proper, quality waves. Monday the 24th will be big, but it’ll be wild, not pretty. The rest is just filling in the gaps. Stay stoked.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 11 |
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643 | 634 | 638 | 1010 | 1583 | 1093 | 936 | 796 | 798 | 1092 | 913 | 748 | 747 | 603 | 822 | 1112 | 1044 | 522 | 418 | 366 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:05PM1.64m | 5:21AM1.43m | 5:39PM1.55m | 5:56AM1.33m | 6:12PM1.43m | 6:31AM1.21m | 6:47PM1.29m | 7:10AM1.10m | 7:27PM1.16m | 8:03AM0.99m | 8:29PM1.04m | 9:44AM0.92m | 10:23PM0.98m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:22PM0.10m | 11:24AM0.14m | 11:56PM0.19m | 11:56AM0.25m | 00:31AM0.30m | 12:29PM0.38m | 1:07AM0.42m | 1:04PM0.50m | 1:53AM0.54m | 1:54PM0.62m | 3:16AM0.62m | 3:47PM0.71m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | |
6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 14 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 16 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 11 |
643 | 634 | 638 | 1010 | 1583 | 1093 | 936 | 796 | 798 | 1092 | 913 | 748 | 747 | 603 | 822 | 1112 | 1044 | 522 | 418 | 366 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | SE 4 | SE 10 | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
8 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | 66 | 218 | 609 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — | WSW 16 | E 11 | E 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 9 | — | — | — | — | 50 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 3 | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | S 4 | — | — | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | — |
— | — | 2 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 17 | 11 | 12 | — | — | 22 | 58 | 42 | 32 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 25 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
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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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