Fish Hoek Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.13° S 18.44° E

Fish Hoek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fish Hoek sea temperature is
15.5° C
0.1° 

Fish Hoek surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, SW swell with 2,111 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with SE 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 (Jul 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s is also forecast. 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 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 13th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 5PM (Wed 15th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 15s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 15th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about what Fish Hoek has cooking for us over the next couple of weeks.

We’re starting off a little flat. Monday the 13th has a tiny 3ft swell from the south with a period of 10 seconds. The combined wave energy is weak at just 168, and the conditions are "ordinary." It’s really not worth getting excited about. Tuesday the 14th is even smaller, with swell dropping to under 2ft. There’s a bit of a lull here, but hang tight.

The real action kicks off on Wednesday the 15th. A solid groundswell pushes in from the southwest with a period of 16 seconds. That's a long period, and combined energy jumps to a moderate 713. By the afternoon, the swell is up to 7ft from the southwest and the period is still a very long 15 seconds, with combined energy hitting a strong 1958. Conditions are clean with light winds. That Wednesday afternoon session at Fish Hoek looks fantastic for experienced surfers. This is the standout of the whole forecast. A 7ft SW groundswell with that period and clean conditions is a treat. It’s powerful, so know your limits.

Thursday the 16th keeps the energy going with 6ft SW swell in the morning and 5ft in the afternoon, both with a 13-second period. Combined energy is still strong (1172 and 790). The wind stays favourable, making for very good surf. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual there.

Friday the 17th turns ugly. A strong 25 km/h SSE wind blows onshore, killing the quality. The swell is there (5ft, SW), but don't bother. Saturday the 18th improves slightly with a glassy morning but the swell is only 3ft from the south. The afternoon is a bit better, with a glassy 3ft S swell and good conditions, a decent but small option.

Looking further out, Sunday the 19th offers clean 5ft SW swell. Monday the 20th is a write-off with onshore winds. Tuesday the 21st sees a massive 8ft SSW groundswell with a 16-second period and combined energy of 2765, but the easterly wind makes it a mess. Wednesday and Thursday the 22nd and 23rd are marginal but improving. The afternoon of Thursday the 23rd looks very promising again for experienced surfers: a 7ft SSW swell with a 13-second period, light offshore wind, and clean conditions. Combined energy is a strong 1660.

Later on, Friday the 24th of July offers a clean 6ft SW swell with offshore winds, and early Monday the 27th of July also shapes up as an excellent session for experienced surfers with a 7ft SW swell and clean, light winds. Don’t even look at the weekend of the 25th and 26th – strong onshore winds and massive 12ft to 13ft swell will be a total mess, more for kites than paddle boards.

So, keep your eyes on Wednesday the 15th afternoon and Thursday the 23rd afternoon. Those are your best bets. The rest has a few good sessions, but those two are the standouts.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun night, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
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Saturday
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Sun
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SE
7
0.9
S
10
0.8
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
18
1.1
SW
16
2.1
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.6
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13
1.6
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12
1.5
SW
11
1.4
SW
11
1.3
SSW
10
1
S
12
0.9
S
11
1.5
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.2
SW
11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
109
149
110
41
40
52
78
603
1958
1804
1172
790
748
515
408
296
278
196
712
480
347
Wind (km/h)
5
ENE
5
N
5
WNW
5
NW
10
NNW
15
NW
10
NW
10
NNW
5
WSW
5
SW
10
NW
10
WNW
5
SW
25
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5
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10
NW
10
NNW
15
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Wind State
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glassy
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High Tide
2:02AM1.49m
2:40PM1.47m
2:54AM1.55m
3:28PM1.56m
3:43AM1.56m
4:12PM1.61m
4:28AM1.54m
4:56PM1.62m
5:11AM1.48m
5:38PM1.59m
5:54AM1.39m
6:19PM1.52m
6:36AM1.28m
7:00PM1.42m
Low Tide
8:27AM0.09m
8:48PM0.17m
9:15AM0.02m
9:38PM0.10m
9:59AM-0.00m
10:25PM0.08m
10:40AM0.01m
11:11PM0.10m
11:21AM0.07m
11:55PM0.15m
12:00PM0.16m
00:39AM0.24m
12:39PM0.27m
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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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