Fish Hoek Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.13° S 18.44° E

Fish Hoek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fish Hoek sea temperature is
14.4° C
1.1° 

Fish Hoek surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 15s period, SW swell with 2,449 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 15s 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 (Aug 07) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 15s period. 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 2.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Fri 7th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 15s
Best Surf 2PM (Fri 7th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 15s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 7th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into it.

It’s gonna be a bit of a slow burn for the next week, but there’s a real treat waiting for us in the second week. The first few days are a bit messy with onshore winds, but we’ll scrape through.

The action starts on Friday morning, 7th August, at Fish Hoek. The swell is a solid 7 ft out of the SW, but the wind is a light cross-on from the east at 3 mph, which puts a bit of a ripple on it. The water temp is 58°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – hope you’ve got a decent steamer. The wave energy is pumping with a reading of 1999 (moderate to strong). It’s a marginal call for the morning, but the wind swings offshore by Friday afternoon, cleaning it right up. That afternoon session is the standout for the weekend: 8 ft of SW swell with a very long 15-second period, and glassy-clean conditions thanks to a light offshore breeze. This is all for experienced surfers though – at over 8 ft, it’s expert territory. The breaks are fairly consistent, but expect crowds as it’s an often-busy spot.

Saturday morning, 8th August, still has clean 6 ft SW swell, but the afternoon turns into a mess with a moderate cross-shore and rain. Sunday, 9th, is a write-off with fresh onshore winds, and Monday, 10th, is no better. We get a bit of a reprieve on Tuesday, 11th: the afternoon goes glassy, with a clean 6 ft from the SE – a nice little window for a sneaky session.

Then we hit a blank patch. Wednesday, 12th, through Thursday, 13th, are marginal at best. The real gold is in the second week. Friday, 14th August, is back on with clean, offshore winds (WNW) and a 4 ft swell from the WSW with a very long 17-second period. The energy is moderate (963). This is a long-period groundswell, so it’ll stand up well at Fish Hoek, which is a fairly exposed stretch. The wind is light and offshore, so it’ll be clean as a whistle.

Saturday, 15th, and Sunday, 16th, look solid too, with consistent clean conditions and 5 ft to 5 ft SW swell. The standout run really kicks off on Monday, 17th August: a 6 ft WSW swell with a 13-second period, and a gentle offshore wind from the WNW. Clean, lined up, and good energy (975). That’s the pick of the lot for the whole outlook – a solid, clean, intermediate-friendly wave.

After that, Tuesday, 18th, is still clean but smaller, and then Wednesday, 19th, through Thursday, 20th, falls apart with fresh onshore winds and tiny surf. There’s a final pulse on Friday, 21st, with a 8 ft WSW swell, but the cross-shore wind makes it too messy. The 22nd is a no-go with strong winds.

So, overall, the best surf is the afternoon of Friday, 7th (for experts), and the clean offshore session on Monday, 17th August. The long-range stuff (14th-17th) is promising, but keep an eye on it – forecasts can change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Sun morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed night, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed night).

Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
SW
14
2.4
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
2.5
SW
14
2.4
SW
13
2
SW
12
2.4
SSW
12
2.2
SSW
12
1.1
SW
11
1.7
S
10
2.1
S
13
1.2
SSW
12
1.7
SE
8
1
SW
21
1.3
SW
18
1.3
SW
18
1.4
SW
16
1.6
SW
17
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1999
2449
1657
1179
2390
1952
1163
1649
1297
309
550
1530
412
335
880
1041
1087
1017
1555
989
753
Wind (km/h)
5
E
10
SW
10
SSW
15
NNW
20
S
20
S
40
SSE
35
SSE
30
SSE
35
SE
40
SE
25
ESE
10
ENE
5
S
10
E
5
NNE
10
SSE
10
ENE
15
NE
10
ESE
15
NE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
cross
High Tide
9:49AM1.05m
10:22PM1.20m
11:32AM1.09m
11:55PM1.25m
12:49PM1.22m
1:06AM1.35m
1:46PM1.37m
2:01AM1.45m
2:32PM1.51m
2:47AM1.53m
3:14PM1.62m
3:29AM1.57m
3:53PM1.68m
4:09AM1.56m
Low Tide
3:46PM0.54m
5:10AM0.43m
5:36PM0.51m
6:33AM0.34m
6:57PM0.39m
7:33AM0.21m
7:56PM0.25m
8:20AM0.10m
8:44PM0.13m
9:02AM0.02m
9:28PM0.05m
9:40AM-0.01m
10:08PM0.02m
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7:33
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7:31
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7:28
7:28
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6:09
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10
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9
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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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