
Surf Forecasts:
Fish Hoek surf forecast from 16 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 19 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 18 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with 1,317 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 16 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s 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 Friday (Oct 16) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fish Hoek in the next 16 days are 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 18) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 22) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Fri 16th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 19th Oct) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 18th Oct) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fish Hoek over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Fri night, fresh winds from the SSE by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the NNW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | ||||||||||||||
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 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | ESE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1094 | 411 | 244 | 349 | 1154 | 939 | 1285 | 1317 | 1006 | 846 | 666 | 469 | 384 | 364 | 617 | 976 | 913 | 1063 | 11 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 5:54AM1.16m | 6:02PM1.13m | 6:40AM1.06m | 6:52PM1.02m | 8:01AM0.98m | 8:31PM0.94m | 10:06AM0.99m | 10:36PM0.96m | 11:24AM1.09m | 11:45PM1.06m | 12:09PM1.22m | 00:30AM1.17m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:40PM0.38m | 11:53AM0.50m | 00:18AM0.49m | 12:39PM0.61m | 1:16AM0.59m | 2:12PM0.70m | 3:10AM0.64m | 4:42PM0.67m | 4:58AM0.59m | 5:52PM0.56m | 5:54AM0.49m | 6:33PM0.43m | |||||||
— | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
6:59 | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 7 | 24 |
Temp °C | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 11 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SE 11 |
1094 | 411 | 317 | 349 | 1154 | 939 | 1285 | 1317 | 1006 | 846 | 666 | 469 | 384 | 364 | 617 | 976 | 913 | 1063 | 5 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | — | SW 12 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | E 7 | — | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 |
75 | — | 244 | 154 | 127 | 19 | 134 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 9 | 12 | 11 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | W 11 | W 4 | NNW 3 | — | — | SE 4 | — | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | NW 4 | NW 6 | NW 6 | W 12 |
1 | 332 | 7 | 2 | — | — | 9 | — | 29 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 9 | 108 | 102 | 1406 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 455 | 25 | 43 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 219 | 275 | 3 | 12 |
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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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