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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 Friday (May 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fish Hoek in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 26) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 1st May) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 1st May) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fish Hoek over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Wed night, calm by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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 9 | WSW 7 | SW 11 | SW 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | |
154 | 208 | 1168 | 495 | 541 | 615 | 785 | 1186 | 1010 | 675 | 953 | 694 | 232 | 2624 | 2317 | 1151 | 966 | 760 | 553 | 478 | 241 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 12:12PM1.16m | 00:30AM1.34m | 1:00PM1.24m | 1:11AM1.42m | 1:39PM1.31m | 1:46AM1.47m | 2:12PM1.37m | 2:17AM1.50m | 2:43PM1.40m | 2:47AM1.51m | 3:12PM1.42m | 3:17AM1.50m | 3:42PM1.41m | 3:47AM1.46m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:16PM0.40m | 6:59AM0.30m | 7:02PM0.33m | 7:36AM0.21m | 7:39PM0.28m | 8:09AM0.15m | 8:13PM0.24m | 8:38AM0.12m | 8:44PM0.22m | 9:07AM0.11m | 9:14PM0.22m | 9:35AM0.12m | 9:43PM0.24m | ||||||||
7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | |
— | 6:09 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:04 | — | |
4 | 13 | 7 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 18 |
11 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | SW 15 | — | SW 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SW 10 | SW 13 | SSE 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 |
154 | 33 | — | 450 | 541 | 615 | 785 | 1186 | 1010 | 675 | 58 | 253 | 232 | 2624 | 2317 | 1151 | 966 | 760 | 553 | 478 | 241 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | S 15 | NW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 13 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 18 | SSE 10 | — | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 |
34 | 17 | 6 | 181 | 472 | 220 | 41 | 148 | 61 | 59 | 120 | 56 | 216 | 182 | 29 | 25 | 9 | — | 186 | 164 | 158 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | — | — | W 12 | — | E 10 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | — | SSW 13 | SSW 20 | — | — | SSE 10 | — | — | SW 20 | WSW 18 | SW 16 |
19 | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 51 | — | 102 | 40 | — | — | 10 | — | — | 15 | 31 | 129 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | WSW 7 | SW 11 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 5 | SSE 11 | — | — | WNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | — | — |
49 | 208 | 1168 | 495 | — | — | — | — | 33 | 52 | 953 | 694 | 32 | 275 | — | — | 9 | 5 | 2 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 12 | 164 | 164 | 1878 | 10 | 25 | 164 | 8 | 8 | 401 | 37 | 36 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 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.











