Fish Hoek Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.13° S 18.44° E

Fish Hoek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 05 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fish Hoek sea temperature is
14.4°C
1.3° 

Fish Hoek surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 20s period, SW swell with 1,819 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fish Hoek in the next 16 days are 1.6m 20s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 7th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 7th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 6th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 20s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Sat night, calm by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue night, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Tue night, strong winds from the SE by Thu night).

Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
2
3
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
21
1.6
SW
18
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1
SSW
13
1.4
SW
13
1
SSW
12
0.8
S
11
0.8
SSW
10
0.6
SW
11
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
1.8
SW
15
1.8
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
2
SSE
7
3
SSE
8
2.5
SE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1405
1634
909
757
352
632
303
149
141
75
140
136
444
1520
1289
690
386
1030
823
Wind (km/h)
40
ESE
20
ESE
15
SE
10
E
5
N
15
SSW
5
SSE
5
SSE
15
S
15
S
20
SSE
25
SSE
30
SE
20
SE
40
SE
45
SE
35
SE
40
SSE
40
SE
Wind State
on
on
on
on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:28PM1.12m
11:38AM1.11m
00:04AM1.20m
12:47PM1.27m
1:06AM1.32m
1:35PM1.43m
1:53AM1.43m
2:16PM1.56m
2:33AM1.51m
2:52PM1.66m
3:10AM1.55m
3:26PM1.70m
3:44AM1.55m
Low Tide
5:14AM0.48m
5:54PM0.50m
6:32AM0.36m
7:02PM0.35m
7:23AM0.23m
7:51PM0.20m
8:05AM0.12m
8:32PM0.09m
8:42AM0.05m
9:09PM0.01m
9:16AM0.01m
9:43PM-0.01m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:58
6:56
6:56
6:54
6:52
6:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:31
6:32
6:32
6:34
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Temp °C
15
17
23
22
23
25
22
21
24
19
16
16
14
16
16
14
14
15
14
Feels °C
7
14
21
20
22
23
20
20
24
18
14
12
9
14
11
8
8
10
6
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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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