Surf Forecasts:
Fish Hoek surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 19s period, SW swell with 1,836 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s 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 12) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.8m and 8s is also forecast. 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 1.6m 19s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fish Hoek over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Fish Hoek over the next couple of weeks.
First off, the water is sitting at 57°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – you’ll feel that chill on the paddle out.
The forecast kicks off on Wednesday the 12th, but conditions are pretty average. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the SW with a very long period of 18 seconds, carrying some serious energy (1685), but it’s coming in with a cross-on breeze. The waves will be there, but the wind is messing with the face. You’ll find a few, but it’s not the cream of the crop.
Thursday the 13th is where things start to look up. The morning is a bit messy with a cross-shore breeze, but the afternoon is the real standout for this entire first week. We get a 5ft SW swell with a solid 17-second period, and the wind swings to a light offshore from the NW at just 3 mph. The water goes glassy, the lines clean up – this is the session to aim for. The energy is still strong (1083), and it’s going to be smooth.
Friday the 14th keeps the goods rolling. The morning is clean with a cross-offshore breeze, and the swell is 4ft from the WSW. The afternoon goes full offshore from the WNW at 9 mph, with a 4ft swell. The energy drops off a bit (580) but it’s still clean and fun. This stretch from Thursday afternoon through Friday is the best on offer.
Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th are a mixed bag. Saturday is a write-off with onshore winds and poor surf. Sunday morning sees a clean offshore from the NW, with a 4ft swell, and the afternoon is also offshore, with a 4ft swell. It’s surfable, but not as good as Thursday and Friday.
Monday the 17th is another good day. The morning has a 5ft WSW swell with a light offshore from the WNW, very clean. The afternoon stays clean with a 5ft swell. The energy is moderate to strong (932 and 868). This is a solid second choice.
Then we hit a rough patch. From Tuesday the 18th right through to the end of the 16-day window, the wind turns onshore and the swell drops. The waves get choppy and lumpy. There’s a brief glimmer on Sunday the 23rd, with a 3ft SSW swell and glassy conditions in the afternoon – that’s a tiny, clean window for a longboard or a funboard, but the energy is low (331). The rest of the week is for the kite surfers, not the paddle crew.
Best bet: Get in the water on Thursday afternoon, the 13th, or Friday the 14th. That’s clean, that’s fun, and that’s as good as it gets.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 21 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1052 | 962 | 977 | 1573 | 1027 | 783 | 665 | 561 | 493 | 486 | 493 | 529 | 501 | 665 | 1018 | 929 | 845 | 757 | 488 | 421 | 259 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | on | cross-on | off | off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:14PM1.62m | 3:29AM1.57m | 3:53PM1.68m | 4:09AM1.56m | 4:29PM1.69m | 4:46AM1.51m | 5:05PM1.64m | 5:21AM1.43m | 5:39PM1.55m | 5:56AM1.33m | 6:12PM1.43m | 6:31AM1.21m | 6:47PM1.29m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:02AM0.02m | 9:28PM0.05m | 9:40AM-0.01m | 10:08PM0.02m | 10:16AM-0.01m | 10:46PM0.04m | 10:51AM0.05m | 11:22PM0.10m | 11:24AM0.14m | 11:56PM0.19m | 11:56AM0.25m | 00:31AM0.30m | 12:29PM0.38m | 1:07AM0.42m | |||||||
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 | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — |
 | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 12 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 1052 | 962 | 728 | 1573 | 1027 | 783 | 665 | 561 | 493 | 486 | 493 | 529 | 501 | 665 | 1018 | 929 | 845 | 757 | 488 | 421 | 259 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SW 21 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | W 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | SSE 4 | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SW 11 |
| kJ | 129 | 118 | 977 | 114 | 56 | 37 | 30 | 19 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 9 | — | — | — | — | 9 | 2 | 3 | 99 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SE 11 | — | NNW 8 | — | — | — | SE 11 | — | — | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | — |
| kJ | 72 | 26 | 19 | — | 6 | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | — | SE 11 | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | — | NNW 2 | W 3 | — | SE 3 | SE 4 | — | — | — | S 4 |
| kJ | 432 | — | 286 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 16 | 19 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | 23 | — | — | — | 25 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 10 | 8 |
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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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