Fish Hoek surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 19 Apr 2026 SAST
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Today's Fish Hoek sea temperature is
18.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Monday (Apr 20) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period. 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 20) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 19) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 20th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 20th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 20th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WNW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
3
3
4
3
3
0
0
0
0
2
3
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
SW
3
WSW
3
WSW
3
SW
3
SW
2.3
SW
2.2
SW
3
SSW
3
SSW
3.5
SSW
3
SSW
2.3
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.5
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
Period(s) (?)101012141413131213161615141312121212121110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)653192223773621292518621534290925095273421923241336793355203141986510480
Wind
(km/h)
50
NNW
50
W
40
W
25
WNW
30
NW
20
NW
20
NNW
15
SSW
25
SSE
35
SE
40
SE
30
ESE
10
ESE
5
SSE
5
ESE
5
W
10
WSW
5
SSE
5
ESE
15
SSE
10
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoffcross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononglassonoffcross-
off
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:36PM
1.53
4:50AM
1.60
5:20PM
1.44
5:36AM
1.46
6:10PM
1.33
6:30AM
1.30
7:13PM
1.22
7:42AM
1.15
8:40PM
1.14
9:22AM
1.06
10:21PM
1.16
11:03AM
1.08
11:37PM
1.25
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:27AM
-0.03
10:39PM
0.11
11:09AM
0.06
11:24PM
0.21
11:56AM
0.19
12:17AM
0.34
12:51PM
0.34
1:28AM
0.46
2:07PM
0.46
3:10AM
0.54
3:47PM
0.50
4:58AM
0.50
5:15PM
0.47
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunrise7:11--7:11--7:13--7:13--7:13--7:15--7:16--
Sunset-6:17--6:16--6:15--6:15--6:14--6:13--6:10-
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
rain showers
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
654--1-2-------------
Temp. °C171615161616161717161716162120212219192019
Feels °C (?)86710911121312899141917181918202018
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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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