Fish Hoek Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.13° S 18.44° E

Fish Hoek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 12 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fish Hoek sea temperature is
15.2°C
0.9° 

Fish Hoek surf forecast from 12 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 14 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, SW swell with 2,416 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 12 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s 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 Monday (Oct 12) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. 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 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 15) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Mon 12th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 14th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 15th Oct)8ft (2.4m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fish Hoek over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Fri night, fresh winds from the SE by Sat night).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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High Tide
3:56PM1.56m
4:18AM1.43m
4:26PM1.47m
4:48AM1.36m
4:56PM1.37m
5:19AM1.26m
5:27PM1.25m
5:54AM1.16m
6:02PM1.13m
6:40AM1.06m
6:52PM1.02m
8:01AM0.98m
8:31PM0.94m
Low Tide
10:12PM0.09m
10:20AM0.21m
10:41PM0.18m
10:49AM0.29m
11:09PM0.28m
11:19AM0.39m
11:40PM0.38m
11:53AM0.50m
00:18AM0.49m
12:39PM0.61m
1:16AM0.59m
2:12PM0.70m
3:10AM0.64m
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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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