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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 Monday (May 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fish Hoek in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 10s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 4th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 4th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 5th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fish Hoek over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sat morning, calm by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
WSW 11 | SSW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 9 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | |
906 | 123 | 363 | 365 | 1061 | 186 | 1581 | 407 | 669 | 408 | 2344 | 1620 | 1293 | 1079 | 469 | 339 | 286 | 319 | 502 | 675 | 529 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | |
High Tide | 3:42PM1.41m | 3:47AM1.46m | 4:12PM1.38m | 4:18AM1.40m | 4:43PM1.33m | 4:49AM1.33m | 5:17PM1.26m | 5:23AM1.24m | 5:56PM1.19m | 6:01AM1.16m | 6:43PM1.12m | 6:50AM1.07m | 7:48PM1.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:35AM0.12m | 9:43PM0.24m | 10:04AM0.16m | 10:13PM0.28m | 10:33AM0.22m | 10:44PM0.34m | 11:04AM0.28m | 11:17PM0.41m | 11:38AM0.36m | 11:55PM0.49m | 12:18PM0.43m | 00:45AM0.57m | 1:10PM0.50m | 1:58AM0.62m | |||||||
7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | |
— | 6:04 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | |
1 | 1 | — | — | — | 11 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 |
9 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | SSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 18 | WSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
906 | 123 | 363 | 227 | 1061 | 186 | 405 | 407 | 669 | 408 | 49 | 123 | 134 | 118 | 83 | 75 | 151 | 319 | 502 | 675 | 529 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 11 | SW 15 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 20 | WSW 13 | SSE 9 | SSE 17 | SE 6 |
17 | 36 | 119 | 365 | 31 | 99 | 172 | 113 | 69 | 291 | 78 | 90 | 66 | 30 | 43 | 36 | 97 | 113 | 172 | 55 | 43 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 18 | WSW 16 | S 10 | S 14 | S 10 | SSW 12 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 18 | W 14 | — | — | W 20 | — | SW 21 | WSW 20 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SE 13 | SSE 15 |
15 | 51 | 177 | 74 | 16 | 17 | 117 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 4 | — | — | 7 | — | 17 | 149 | 61 | 98 | 26 | 130 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | W 10 | N 3 | NNW 3 | WNW 4 | W 9 | WSW 13 | — | — | SSE 6 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | ESE 5 | SSE 9 | SE 6 |
140 | 780 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 516 | 1581 | — | — | 114 | 2344 | 1620 | 1293 | 1079 | 469 | 339 | 286 | 311 | 77 | 138 | 94 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 268 | 22 | 3 | 22 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 164 | 1327 | 202 | 203 | 164 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
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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.











