Fish Hoek surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 13 Apr 2026 SAST
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Today's Fish Hoek sea temperature is
18.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (Apr 14) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 18s. 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 20) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 19) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 14th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Best Surf11AM (Wed 15th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 20th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu night, min 15°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Fri night, strong winds from the W by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Mon
20
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
3
4
3
2
3
3
3
1
4
3
3
3
1
1
1
5
4
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
1.5
WSW
2.4
WSW
2.5
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.2
SW
2
SW
1.6
SW
1.7
SW
1.8
WSW
1.7
SW
1.8
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
WSW
2.1
SW
2.5
SW
3.5
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
Period(s) (?)131216141316161414131211101413131211161414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4804441112219123904511324619561507865800771569125366967911871572604130512483
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSW
15
WNW
20
NW
20
WSW
10
SW
15
SSW
15
SSE
10
SSE
15
SSW
15
N
35
NNW
25
WNW
10
WSW
15
NW
20
NW
30
NNW
40
WNW
45
W
30
WSW
10
SW
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Mon
20
Sunrise-7:07--7:07--7:09--7:09--7:09--7:11--7:11-
Sunset--6:23--6:22--6:22--6:21--6:20--6:17--6:16
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
---1------541--2824--
Temp. °C192021191818171618171517171616161717151616
Feels °C (?)1819191815141414171510131312111210861313
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Cape Town? If you are looking for accommodation near Fish Hoek, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 22 km (14 miles) away. Other places in and around Cape Town where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bellville which is 31 km (19 miles) away, Robben Island, Stellenbosch and Kayamnandi.

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