
Surf Forecasts:
Fish Hoek surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 17s period, SW swell with 2,483 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s 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 (Jul 29) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s 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 2.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fish Hoek over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, grab a coffee, let’s have a look at the next couple of weeks for Fish Hoek. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there are some proper sessions lurking if you’re patient. The first few days are pretty average, with some solid but messy energy, so we’ve got a bit of a wait on our hands.
We kick off this Saturday the 25th with a sizeable 6 ft swell from the SW, but that cross-onshore wind is going to chop it up. The energy is pumping at 1436 (moderate to strong) but it’s just not clean. Sunday the 26th is a bit quieter at 5 ft, winds ease slightly but still cross-on, so still messy. Monday the 27th gets wild – a big 6 ft to 7 ft SW groundswell with a long 17 second period, but the wind howls onshore at 25 mph. That’s a write-off for a paddle board, though the energy readings are huge (up to 2825 – strong). It might be more of a kite session if that’s your thing. Tuesday the 28th stays similar with onshore winds and a 7 ft swell.
Alright, the first real standout arrives on Wednesday morning the 29th. We’ve got a clean 4 ft SW swell with glassy conditions – wind is a whisper from the ENE at 3 mph. The energy is at 715 (moderate) and the water temp is about average for the time of year. It’s not huge, but that glassy surface makes it a joy for a beginner-friendly spot like Fish Hoek. This is your session for a long, cruisy board.
There’s a bit of a slump after that. Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st see the swell drop to around 3 ft. The winds do turn offshore or cross-off on Friday and into Saturday the 1st of August, giving us clean little 3 ft waves. It’s surfable but small – more of a longboard or a learner session.
The next proper highlight is Sunday the 2nd of August. The morning is dead glassy with a 5 ft SW swell, period a solid 16 seconds, and energy jumping back up to 1271 (moderate to strong). This is a proper groundswell, so it will have some push, and that glass-off will give you some of the cleanest waves of the stretch. Keep an eye on the tide.
The following week shows some real promise for the experienced crew. Wednesday the 6th of August has an afternoon pulse with a 5 ft SW swell, glassy again, and energy of 1738 (strong). Then Thursday the 5th of August… scratch that, *Thursday the 6th* and Friday the 7th see the size jump. Thursday afternoon brings a 10 ft SW swell with a 14 second period, offshore winds, and a massive energy reading of 4248 (very strong). That’s big and powerful – expert territory for sure, but clean with that offshore wind. Saturday the 8th morning is glassy with a 8 ft WSW swell, also a strong option for the confident surfer.
So to wrap it up: the best bets for clean, fun waves are Wednesday morning the 29th for the glassy beginner-friendly conditions, and Sunday morning the 2nd of August for the clean 5 ft groundswell. For the experts, the big swell window around Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th of August looks like it could be truly special, though a long period swell like that can be straight at a beach break – so keep that in mind. It’s promising but still a week and a half out, so keep an eye on the charts.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sat night, strong winds from the SE by Mon afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Mon night, calm by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | ||||||||||||||
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 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1116 | 1034 | 925 | 836 | 583 | 420 | 619 | 1839 | 2483 | 1609 | 1714 | 1488 | 988 | 509 | 451 | 321 | 260 | 306 | 260 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 00:19AM1.11m | 1:10PM1.09m | 1:14AM1.17m | 1:54PM1.18m | 1:57AM1.25m | 2:30PM1.27m | 2:33AM1.32m | 3:02PM1.35m | 3:07AM1.38m | 3:33PM1.43m | 3:38AM1.42m | 4:03PM1.49m | 4:09AM1.43m | ||||||
Low Tide | 6:59AM0.47m | 7:15PM0.54m | 7:44AM0.39m | 7:59PM0.46m | 8:21AM0.31m | 8:36PM0.38m | 8:53AM0.23m | 9:09PM0.31m | 9:22AM0.17m | 9:40PM0.26m | 9:51AM0.13m | 10:11PM0.22m | |||||||
— | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | |
6:00 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
1116 | 1034 | 925 | 836 | 583 | 420 | 619 | 1839 | 2483 | 1609 | 1714 | 1488 | 988 | 509 | 451 | 321 | 260 | 306 | 260 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SSW 13 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 11 |
20 | 390 | 11 | 4 | 146 | 208 | 220 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 59 | 19 | 30 | 27 | 22 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | ESE 11 | — | — | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | — | S 10 | S 12 | S 10 |
5 | 12 | — | — | 10 | 4 | 240 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 7 | 3 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 3 | ESE 4 | — | — | — | S 6 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 5 | 10 | — | — | — | 130 | 342 | 362 | 284 | 240 | 165 | 147 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 201 | 203 | 25 | 16 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 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.
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