Surf Forecasts:
Fish Hoek surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,752 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m 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 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fish Hoek over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, switching to the old‑school numbers.
Let’s talk Fish Hoek for the next couple of weeks. It’s a story of some proper power in the water, but the wind is gonna be a real pest most of the time.
We’ve got a solid, long-period SW groundswell running. The combined energy is strong, with readings over 1300, so there’s some serious juice behind these waves. But for the first week, the wind is a mess – we’re looking at 15 to 22 mph cross‑onshore stuff from the NNW and SE that’s gonna leave the surface lumpy and bumpy. Not what you want.
Your one real standout window is Sunday, September 20th. That morning, the wind goes glassy – dead flat, a light N air. The swell is a clean 4 ft from the SW at 13 seconds. It’s not huge, but it’ll be clean, makeable waves. The afternoon stays good with a light W cross‑offshore breeze at 6 mph, and the same 4 ft of SW groundswell. This is the day to call in sick or skip the chores. Water temp is sitting at 59°, which is about 2° cooler than average for this time of year, so it’s a bit chilly but not terrible. Fish Hoek can get crowded *often*, and with these conditions on a weekend, you bet there’ll be a lineup. Get there early.
If you’re an experienced charger, look at Monday, September 28th. That’s got a 8 ft SSW swell with a moderate cross‑offshore breeze. Over 8 ft is for experts only, but the wind is off, so it could be the most powerful wave of the whole forecast. The combined energy hits 2175 (very strong) in the afternoon. It’s a long‑range call, so don’t lock it in yet, but it’s got potential.
The rest of the time? A write-off. From Monday the 14th right through the 19th, the wind is just too strong and onshore, and after the 21st it’s back to that lumpy chop. Beginners should stay out when the swell pushes over 5 ft later on. Those 16-second periods can make the waves a bit fast and straight on the beach, but when it’s clean, it’s worth it.
Bottom line: Sunday the 20th is the easy call. Clean, manageable SW swell with perfect light winds. Don’t miss it. The rest, you might as well stay home and watch the forecast change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Thu night, light winds from the E by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 742 | 526 | 331 | 178 | 167 | 106 | 108 | 560 | 1752 | 990 | 680 | 504 | 503 | 389 | 320 | 632 | 545 | 392 | 268 | 437 | 380 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 4:29PM1.63m | 4:47AM1.45m | 4:59PM1.53m | 5:18AM1.36m | 5:29PM1.40m | 5:48AM1.25m | 5:59PM1.27m | 6:22AM1.13m | 6:34PM1.13m | 7:06AM1.01m | 7:26PM1.01m | 8:42AM0.91m | 9:33PM0.93m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:19AM0.08m | 10:45PM0.07m | 10:49AM0.16m | 11:15PM0.17m | 11:18AM0.26m | 11:44PM0.28m | 11:47AM0.38m | 00:14AM0.41m | 12:18PM0.50m | 00:52AM0.53m | 1:00PM0.63m | 1:59AM0.64m | 2:49PM0.73m | 4:46AM0.66m | |||||||
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 | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:39 | — |
mm | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 18 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 742 | 526 | 331 | 178 | 167 | 106 | 75 | 560 | 1752 | 990 | 680 | 504 | 503 | 389 | 320 | 632 | 545 | 392 | 268 | 437 | 380 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SW 18 | WSW 7 | NNW 4 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | W 12 | W 12 | — | SW 10 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SE 5 | SE 5 |
| kJ | 171 | 101 | 55 | 41 | 42 | 7 | 108 | 21 | 2 | 102 | 135 | 90 | 106 | 73 | — | 87 | 49 | 91 | 245 | 7 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 11 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SSW 14 | SE 13 | SE 14 | — | — | — | E 12 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 13 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 19 | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 27 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | — | NW 3 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 5 | NW 6 | SSW 4 | SE 4 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 470 | — | 2 | 42 | 102 | 89 | 53 | 136 | 16 | 10 | 152 | 105 | 68 | 110 | 123 | 107 | 196 | 85 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 176 | 57 | 176 | 225 | 28 | 227 | 339 | 37 | 38 | 203 | 25 | 38 | 32 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 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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