Fish Hoek Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.13° S 18.44° E

Fish Hoek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fish Hoek sea temperature is
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Fish Hoek surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 19s period, SW swell with 12,332 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period with S 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 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. 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 4.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 27th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 31st Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 2nd Sep)15ft (4.5m) 19s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what's coming down the line for Fish Hoek.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a few clean windows to get excited about. The water’s sitting at about 59°, which is just a touch cooler than average for late winter, so a decent 4/3 wetsuit is still the go-to for now.

Let’s kick things off. Thursday the 27th afternoon is looking like a solid entry point. We’ve got a clean 4ft swell from the south, with a period of 11 seconds. The wind is a cross-off breeze from the WSW at 9 mph, keeping things pretty tidy. The combined energy is sitting in the moderate zone (394), nothing too powerful, just a nice, surfable pulse to get the week started.

Friday the 28th morning is where it gets really good. The wind is set to go glassy from the NW at just 3 mph, with the swell dropping slightly to 3ft from the south, still with that 11-second interval. That’s the kind of morning you want to be out there early, no bump on the water.

Now, there’s a big gap coming. From Saturday the 29th right through to the end of the first week of September, the wind is going to be a problem. We’ve got strong SE and S winds tearing things up, turning what would be decent sized swells into a choppy, cross-shore mess. A few days even see rain and onshore winds, making for poor conditions. The swell gets big, over 5ft, but it’s blown out.

Hold on to your board for September 2nd, Wednesday. There’s a massive groundswell hitting, 15ft from the SW with a very long 17-second period. The combined wave energy is a staggering 11071 – that is some serious, deep ocean power. But, there’s a big “but” here – the wind is howling from the south at 16 mph creating a messy cross-chop. This is a setup that’s way too big for beginners and looks a lot more interesting for the kite crew than paddle surfing. This is expert territory only, and even then, expect it to be challenging with all that wind.

The next genuine standout after that rough patch is Friday the 11th of September. The morning looks unreal with a glassy, clean start as the wind drops to nothing from the north. Swell is 6ft from the WSW, a real solid size, but the wind is what makes this one. It’s just you and the ocean. The offshore flow in the afternoon should keep it fun, too. That morning glass-off is the best on offer for the whole outlook, no question.

Overall, play the waiting game. Grab those early windows this Thursday and Friday, and keep your fingers crossed for that glassy day on the 11th of September. Anything in the middle is a write-off unless you’re after a fight.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
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7
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
11
1
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.8
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
15
1.5
SW
10
1.1
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.5
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.3
SW
11
1.8
SW
11
1.8
SW
12
1.8
SW
13
3
SW
12
4.5
SW
17
3.5
SW
16
3
SW
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
313
240
185
250
215
377
450
406
990
761
614
433
422
851
992
1037
2972
11071
6791
3278
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
5
WSW
5
WNW
10
SE
10
S
15
SE
25
S
20
S
20
SSE
25
S
15
SSW
10
NW
15
WNW
10
N
20
NW
25
NW
15
SW
25
S
30
S
30
SE
Wind State
cross-off
glassy
glassy
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cross-on
on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
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
5:22AM1.41m
5:38PM1.52m
6:01AM1.32m
6:18PM1.41m
Low Tide
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
11:22AM0.17m
11:55PM0.19m
11:59AM0.27m
00:39AM0.30m
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Temp °C
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17
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Feels °C
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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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