Fish Hoek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’m gonna level with you – Fish Hoek’s got a bit of a mixed bag coming up over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a heap of days where the wind just ruins it, but there are a few sneaky windows that’ll be worth your time if you’re patient. Let’s break it down.

The forecast starts with a few rough days. Saturday the 8th has some swell, around 6ft from the SW with a 13-second period, but the wind is messy and it’s a marginal call (combined energy of 1197). It’s not really worth paddling out for. Sunday the 9th through Tuesday the 11th is a write-off – strong onshore winds and lumpy, poor surf conditions. Don’t bother.

We hit a bit of a lull mid-week, but the swell quality picks up. Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th see the swell period jump to 18 seconds, which is a proper long-period groundswell. Heights are around 4ft to 6ft from the SW, but the wind is cross-onshore, so it’s still a bit average – marginal conditions (combined energy 1827 and 1931). Not a standout, but if you’re desperate, it’s surfable.

Now, here’s the first real standout. Friday the 14th. This is your best bet early on. The morning is clean with a light cross-offshore breeze from the NNW, and the afternoon goes glassy. Swell is a modest 4ft from the SW with a 15-second period, so it’s clean and lined up. The combined energy is only 523, but for a beginner-friendly spot like Fish Hoek, that’s perfect. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no nasty surprises. Keep in mind this place can get crowded, so expect some company.

The weekend of the 15th and 16th is a bit meh – winds are okay but the swell is small and inconsistent.

Now, for the next gem. Monday the 17th. Glassy conditions in the morning with zero wind, and a 5ft SW swell at 13 seconds. The combined energy is 710, and it’s described as “very good surf conditions.” This is a quiet, glassy morning that’ll be a treat. The 18th and 19th also have clean offshore winds, with the 19th looking particularly tidy – light offshore from the WNW and 5ft waves. That’s a solid little run.

But the real standout, the one you want to circle on the calendar, is Sunday the 23rd. This is a week and a half away, so take it with a pinch of salt, but the forecast is exceptional. Glassy conditions, 8ft of SW swell with a 13-second period, and a combined energy of 2411. That’s solid, powerful surf. The report says it’s “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers” – at 8ft, it’s getting into expert territory, so if you’re not confident, sit this one out. For the crew who can handle it, this is the best day on offer.

There’s a big gap of poor conditions from the 20th to the 22nd, with a massive 10ft swell on the 22nd but with strong onshore winds making it a complete mess. Skip that.

So, if you’re keen, hit Friday the 14th for a fun, clean session, or wait for that Monday the 17th glass-off. But the big one to aim for is Sunday the 23rd – it’s a long way off, but it looks like a ripper.

Rusty.

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