Fish Hoek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at the next couple of weeks at Fish Hoek.

First up, the water temp is sitting at 60°, which is only 0.5° off the average for this time of year – bang on normal, nothing to worry about there.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start with no real surf recommendation for the first day, but things kick off properly on Tuesday the 21st. Tuesday morning is looking like a real treat. The swell is a solid 6 ft from the SW with a period of 14 seconds, giving us a chunky, powerful groundswell. The combined energy is strong at 1268, and the wind is dead calm, glassy. That’s clean surf with proper push. The best part? It’s a 6 ft swell, so it’s got enough grunt for experienced surfers without being too wild for a confident intermediate. Fish Hoek is a fairly exposed beginner-friendly spot, so that SW swell will wrap in nicely. Keep in mind this spot can get crowded on the good days, so you’ll have company.

The standout of the whole outlook, though, is Tuesday the 28th. That morning, you’ve got an 8 ft swell from the SSW with a very long 15-second period – that’s real groundswell, proper energy. The combined energy is a massive 3181, and the wind is glassy again, dead calm. Wind is 0 mph. That’s as good as it gets for a bigger session. However, 8 ft is serious size – this is for experienced surfers only. The long period will make for some fat, lined-up waves, especially at a spot like Fish Hoek which is a beach setup. Paddling out will be easier between sets, but the sets themselves will be powerful.

Another morning to circle is Wednesday the 29th. You’ve got a 6 ft SW swell at 14 seconds, glassy conditions again, and combined energy of 1479. That’s a proper, clean, powerful day with a bit more manageable size than the 28th.

Don’t get too excited about the weekend of the 26th and 27th. The swell drops off to 4 ft on Sunday the 26th with onshore winds, and Monday the 27th is blown out with a strong 19 mph cross-shore wind. That’s a kitesurfing day, not a paddle day.

Looking further out, the first of August brings a big jump. Saturday the 1st has an 12 ft swell from the SW, but the wind is onshore from the ESE – that’s a messy, powerful, dangerous wave. Only for the absolute experts, and even then, expect a washing machine. Then Sunday the 2nd morning is a real standout: 8 ft from the S at 13 seconds with clean offshore cross-off winds from the N. That’s a solid, clean, powerful swell. The combined energy is 2623, and the wind is a gentle 9 mph. If you’re an experienced surfer, that’s your best bet in the second week. The long period will make for some nice lines, but at a beach break, it might be a bit straight – still, it’s a good session.

The rest of the second week is messy with strong winds and rain, so the window is tight. Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th are blown out.

So, to wrap it up: the real gems are Tuesday the 28th morning for the big, clean, glassy groundswell, and Tuesday the 21st morning for a slightly smaller but still excellent clean session. The second week’s best is Sunday the 2nd morning, but it’s a bit further out so keep an eye on it.

Rusty out.

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