Surf Forecasts:
Fish Hoek surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 20s period, SW swell with 1,819 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s 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 (Sep 07) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fish Hoek in the next 16 days are 1.6m 20s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 20s |
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 on the cards for Fish Hoek over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, the next few days are a bit of a write-off. We've got a solid onshore wind blowing straight into the bay, making things pretty messy. That swell is coming in from the SE, but it's not doing us any favours with the wind. The combined energy is moderate (609), but it's a no-go for now.
Come Sunday the 6th, there's a bit of a swell from the SW, but the wind is still on it, so it's not looking great. The energy is strong (2069), but the conditions are just marginal.
Monday the 7th is where things start to look interesting. A light offshore wind from the WNW is going to clean things up nicely. We'll have a 3ft swell from the WSW with a long 14-second period. That's a proper groundswell, and the combined energy is moderate (725). The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there. For a beginner spot, this is a good, clean little window.
Tuesday the 8th morning is a gem. The wind is dead calm, glassy conditions. The swell is a tiny 3ft from the S, but it's clean as a whistle. The period is a bit shorter at 11 seconds. The combined energy is weak (343). If you've got a longboard, this is your time.
The following weekend, Saturday the 12th, is a standout for experienced surfers. We're looking at a 12ft swell from the SE. That's big for this spot. The combined energy is very strong (2312). With the wind going glassy in the morning and light offshore in the afternoon, it's going to be a serious session. But be warned, this is not for beginners—that's expert territory.
The next Saturday, the 19th, is another one to keep an eye on. We're looking at a 8ft swell from the SSE, with glassy conditions in the morning. That's a solid, powerful swell with strong energy (2272). It's a bit of a way out, so things could change, but it's a promising call for the experienced crew.
There's a fair bit of garbage in between, with cross-onshore winds and lumpy conditions. Especially from the 10th to the 12th, it's a bit of a washout. But we've got a couple of golden windows to aim for.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Fri night, light winds from the ENE by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SE by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SW 21 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 582 | 574 | 589 | 1405 | 1761 | 1014 | 757 | 352 | 560 | 303 | 144 | 71 | 75 | 140 | 132 | 252 | 1169 | 1094 | 792 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:29PM1.15m | 9:45AM1.03m | 10:28PM1.12m | 11:38AM1.11m | 00:04AM1.20m | 12:47PM1.27m | 1:06AM1.32m | 1:35PM1.43m | 1:53AM1.43m | 2:16PM1.56m | 2:33AM1.51m | 2:52PM1.66m | 3:10AM1.55m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:13AM0.51m | 3:56PM0.59m | 5:14AM0.48m | 5:54PM0.50m | 6:32AM0.36m | 7:02PM0.35m | 7:23AM0.23m | 7:51PM0.20m | 8:05AM0.12m | 8:32PM0.09m | 8:42AM0.05m | 9:09PM0.01m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | 6:29 | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 |
Feels °C | 3 | 6 | 13 | 7 | 14 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 21 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 30 | 25 | 86 | 1405 | 1761 | 1014 | 757 | 336 | 560 | 303 | 144 | 71 | 75 | 140 | 132 | 252 | 1169 | 1094 | 792 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | WSW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 12 | — | S 12 | SE 7 | WSW 14 | SE 9 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 | SW 17 | SE 9 | — | — |
| kJ | 17 | 10 | 24 | 15 | — | 3 | 121 | 352 | 37 | 111 | 114 | 57 | 41 | 26 | 5 | 46 | 3 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 25 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | SE 7 | SE 9 | SW 18 | SW 16 | WSW 12 | SW 14 | S 11 | SSE 10 | E 11 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 101 | 18 | — | — | — | 37 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 54 | 73 | 2 | 9 | 2 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | ESE 11 | SSE 2 | SE 11 | S 3 | S 8 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 582 | 574 | 589 | 521 | 308 | 308 | 353 | — | — | — | 75 | 1 | 56 | 2 | 36 | 30 | 57 | 102 | 123 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 25 | 28 | 25 | 10 |
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