Surf Forecasts:
Fish Hoek surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 2,699 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. 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 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) 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 1.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fish Hoek over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s take a look at what Fish Hoek’s got in store. The water’s sitting at 15°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no need to worry about any weird temperatures.
We’re starting off a bit slow, so don’t rush out the door. The first few days are a mess with cross-onshore winds and lumpy conditions. Wednesday the 7th and Thursday the 8th are a real write-off. But then, on Saturday afternoon the 9th, things clean up. The wind swings light offshore from the SW, and we’ve got a solid 7ft SW groundswell, with a 14-second period and combined energy of 1519. That’s a proper wall of water, and the clean conditions make it a good call for experienced surfers. It’s on the bigger side, so maybe leave the foam boards at home.
After that, we get a bit of a lull. Monday and Tuesday the 12th and 13th are looking pretty average with onshore winds and short-period, weak energy. But then, Tuesday afternoon the 13th, it goes glassy. The wind drops to zero, and we get a 5ft SE swell, with an 8-second period and combined energy of 828. Not the best shape, but the glassy conditions will make it a fun little session for the mellow crew.
Then, a real standout window opens up. Thursday the 15th and Friday the 16th are looking magic. On Thursday morning, the wind is glassy from the NE, with a 4ft SW groundswell, period of 15 seconds, and combined energy of 1216. That’s a long-period swell, so it’ll be a bit more lined up and powerful, and the glassy conditions will make it perfect. Thursday afternoon holds the same theme, with a 5ft SW swell, 16-second period, and 1068 combined energy. This is the pick of the forecast for sure. The long period means it’ll peel nicely at a point or reef, but might be a bit tricky on a beach break.
There’s another bit of a dry spell over the weekend, with small, onshore winds. But then, Monday the 19th and Tuesday the 20th, we get a final push of solid swell. Monday morning sees a 8ft SW groundswell, 13-second period, and combined energy of 1723, with clean, cross-offshore winds. This is another good one for the more experienced. Tuesday the 20th is the real standout of the second week, with a 8ft SW groundswell, 14-second period, and combined energy of 1968, and clean, cross-offshore winds. That’s a serious amount of energy, so it’s one for the big-wave chargers out there.
So, if you’re looking for the best of the best, lock in Thursday afternoon the 15th and Friday morning the 16th for the glassy, clean, long-period groundswell. For the big stuff, Tuesday the 20th is the one to circle on the calendar, but keep in mind it’s a longer-range call, so it’s a bit of a gamble.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Tue night, fresh winds from the NW by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 165 | 171 | 1164 | 1138 | 2345 | 1723 | 1450 | 1723 | 2004 | 2699 | 1977 | 1197 | 1519 | 2187 | 1524 | 1609 | 826 | 690 | 691 | 386 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 6:48PM1.41m | 7:14AM1.19m | 7:38PM1.32m | 8:18AM1.10m | 8:47PM1.24m | 9:49AM1.05m | 10:22PM1.20m | 11:32AM1.09m | 11:55PM1.25m | 12:49PM1.22m | 1:06AM1.35m | 1:46PM1.37m | 2:01AM1.45m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:09AM0.32m | 1:10PM0.38m | 2:06AM0.39m | 2:12PM0.48m | 3:28AM0.45m | 3:46PM0.54m | 5:10AM0.43m | 5:36PM0.51m | 6:33AM0.34m | 6:57PM0.39m | 7:33AM0.21m | 7:56PM0.25m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — |
 | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 13 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 8 | 5 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 16 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | — | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 |
| kJ | 165 | 98 | 1164 | 1138 | 2345 | 1723 | 1450 | 1723 | 2004 | 2699 | 1977 | 1197 | 1519 | 2187 | 1524 | — | 350 | 142 | 68 | 35 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 9 | — | — | S 15 |
| kJ | 25 | 171 | 16 | 19 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 301 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 124 | — | — | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | WSW 10 | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 |
| kJ | 5 | 19 | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 4 | NW 6 | NNW 4 | — | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 12 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | 22 | 88 | 12 | — | — | 9 | 12 | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | 1609 | 826 | 690 | 691 | 386 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 0 | 57 | 225 | 0 | 9 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 164 | 15 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 339 | 2808 | 203 | 164 | 164 | 16 |
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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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