Surf Forecasts:
Fish Hoek surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 4,864 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period with SSW 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 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fish Hoek over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let me tell you what we’ve got cookin’ for Fish Hoek. It’s gonna be a bit of a mixed bag over the next fortnight, and we’ve got a slow start before things start to fire.
The first proper surf we see isn’t until Thursday the 27th. Up until then, it’s a write-off – strong onshore winds and lumpy conditions are just makin’ a mess of things. Wednesday the 26th has a tiny bit of swell, but the wind is on it, so it’s not worth paddling out for.
Thursday 27th August is where it gets interesting. The morning bumps up with a 4ft south swell, and the wind swings northwest, coming cross-offshore. That’s a clean look. The afternoon gets even better with a westerly offshore breeze, cleanin’ up the same 4ft swell. The swell energy is moderate (631 & 452), and with a 12-second period, you’ll feel some proper push. For a beginner-friendly break like Fish Hoek, this is a solid, clean session.
Friday 28th and Saturday 29th are a bit of a letdown. The wind turns cross-on again, and the wave heights drop off. Not worth your time.
Sunday 30th August sees a bit of a pulse – 5ft in the morning – but that cross-on wind from the SSE makes it choppy and lumpy. The afternoon is the same story with stronger wind. A pass.
Monday 31st August is the first real standout. Morning glass-off! Winds are light and variable from the southwest, dead calm. The swell is a clean 5ft from the southwest, with a 12-second period. The energy is moderate (542). This is gonna be absolutely clean, smooth, and fun. A perfect day for a longboard or a mid-length. This is the best on offer in the first week.
Tuesday 1st September sees the swell jump up. Morning is 7ft, afternoon is a solid 10ft, both from the southwest. This is big for Fish Hoek. The wind stays cross-off, so it’ll be clean, but at 7ft it’s getting big for beginners, and at 10ft it’s expert territory only. The swell energy is strong to very strong (1693 & 3570), and the period is 13-14 seconds – a proper groundswell. This is a serious session only for the experienced crew.
Wednesday 2nd September is still big, 8ft in the morning, but a cross-shore wind messes it up. The afternoon is a right-off with cross-on wind and 8ft of chop. Not good.
Thursday 3rd September is the other true standout. Morning glass again! A 8ft south-southwest swell with a 12-second period, and the wind is dead calm. This is described as excellent for experienced surfers. The energy is strong (1398). You get big, clean sets with easy paddling between them. This is a serious session for the strong paddlers. The afternoon has a shorter period (9 seconds) and a cross-off wind, so it’s still clean but a bit less organized.
Friday 4th September onwards, the wind turns nasty again. Strong SE winds blow onshore, making the big swell (7ft+) a total mess. It stays junk right through the weekend and into the next week. There’s a tiny window on Monday 7th September with a small 3ft swell and offshore wind, but it’s small and clean. The rest of the second week is mostly small, weak, and blown out.
So, the best two windows are Monday 31st August morning for the glassy, clean, and fun-sized waves, and Thursday 3rd September morning for the big, powerful, glassy sets for the experts. The water temp is about 59°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so don’t forget your wetsuit.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Tue night, calm by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri night, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
553 | 398 | 196 | 229 | 390 | 313 | 284 | 184 | 250 | 219 | 362 | 293 | 368 | 382 | 712 | 472 | 393 | 303 | 414 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:13AM1.33m | 2:37PM1.42m | 2:44AM1.41m | 3:05PM1.52m | 3:14AM1.47m | 3:33PM1.59m | 3:44AM1.50m | 4:01PM1.63m | 4:15AM1.50m | 4:31PM1.63m | 4:48AM1.47m | 5:03PM1.60m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:17PM0.34m | 8:28AM0.21m | 8:47PM0.25m | 8:55AM0.14m | 9:15PM0.16m | 9:22AM0.08m | 9:44PM0.10m | 9:49AM0.06m | 10:14PM0.07m | 10:18AM0.07m | 10:45PM0.07m | 10:48AM0.10m | 11:18PM0.11m | ||||||
— | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | |
6:22 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:27 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 9 | 12 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | SW 9 | WSW 13 | SW 7 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
553 | 398 | 180 | 229 | 390 | 313 | 284 | 184 | 141 | 219 | 362 | 166 | 368 | 136 | 712 | 472 | 393 | 303 | 414 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SSW 16 | SW 12 | SE 8 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 14 | S 10 | S 11 | SW 14 | WSW 8 | SW 13 | S 10 | S 6 | S 6 | S 10 | S 10 |
51 | 146 | 154 | 59 | 88 | 70 | 47 | 45 | 250 | 98 | 89 | 293 | 147 | 382 | 8 | 30 | 12 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 13 | S 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 14 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | E 13 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SE 6 |
51 | 75 | 196 | 147 | 153 | 11 | 56 | 46 | 60 | 58 | 36 | 62 | 40 | 22 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | NW 3 | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 |
226 | 248 | 169 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 165 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
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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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