Surf Forecasts:
Fish Hoek surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,367 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period with SSE 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fish Hoek in the next 16 days are 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fish Hoek over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards.
To be honest, mate, the next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag for Fish Hoek. We’ve got a long stretch of average-to-poor conditions to start with, so don’t get too excited early on. The cross-onshore winds are relentless for the first week, and that’s going to keep things choppy and messy. The water’s sitting at 56°, which is much colder than usual for this time of year – you’ll want the thick rubber.
The first real sniff of something decent doesn’t come until Sunday the 13th of September, but it’s only a marginal call with lumpy 4ft cross-onshore stuff. Not one to rush out for.
The standout window opens up on Monday the 14th of September. We get a shift in the wind, going offshore from the northwest at 12 mph, which will clean things right up. The swell is a modest 3ft from the SW with a long 12-second period, so it’ll have a bit of push. The energy’s moderate at 287, but with that offshore wind, it’ll be clean and workable. This is a good one for the beginners, given the size is well under 5ft.
Now, hold onto your board, because the true highlight of the forecast is shaping up for Tuesday the 22nd of September in the afternoon. We’ve got a solid 5ft SW swell, a period of 12 seconds, and clean offshore winds from the northwest at 12 mph. The combined energy is moderate at 718, and the conditions are set to be very good. This is the session to circle.
Then, on Wednesday the 23rd of September, the afternoon brings the biggest, most powerful swell of the run – a 8ft groundswell from the SW with a period of 11 seconds, pushed by clean offshore northwesterlies. The energy is strong at 1428. Just be aware, at over 8ft, the morning’s 10ft swell is strictly for experts only; the 8ft afternoon will be a handful too, so this is for the experienced crew only.
The long gaps in quality are tough, but the fish are biting on those last few days.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Fri night, light winds from the ENE by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 108 | 74 | 140 | 136 | 330 | 1187 | 846 | 604 | 367 | 273 | 321 | 581 | 1367 | 1006 | 595 | 772 | 312 | 181 | 114 | 110 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:53AM1.43m | 2:16PM1.56m | 2:33AM1.51m | 2:52PM1.66m | 3:10AM1.55m | 3:26PM1.70m | 3:44AM1.55m | 3:58PM1.69m | 4:16AM1.51m | 4:29PM1.63m | 4:47AM1.45m | 4:59PM1.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:51PM0.20m | 8:05AM0.12m | 8:32PM0.09m | 8:42AM0.05m | 9:09PM0.01m | 9:16AM0.01m | 9:43PM-0.01m | 9:48AM0.03m | 10:15PM0.01m | 10:19AM0.08m | 10:45PM0.07m | 10:49AM0.16m | 11:15PM0.17m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — |
 | 6:31 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:36 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 4 | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 23 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 108 | 58 | 140 | 136 | 330 | 1187 | 846 | 604 | 367 | 273 | 126 | 581 | 1367 | 1006 | 391 | 461 | 312 | 106 | 114 | 110 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | SW 14 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SW 17 | S 9 | — | — | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | — | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SE 9 | SE 11 |
| kJ | 54 | 74 | 14 | 12 | 179 | 2 | — | — | 172 | 24 | 100 | 127 | — | 561 | 595 | 471 | 282 | 181 | 41 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSE 9 | SSW 8 | S 10 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 37 | 26 | 7 | 8 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 3 | SSE 3 | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | SSE 3 | — | SE 4 | S 8 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | — | SSE 10 | — | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 8 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | — | 12 | 248 | 262 | 321 | 540 | 801 | 542 | — | 772 | — | 43 | 116 | 145 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 37 | 25 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 22 |
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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).
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