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Fish Hoek surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 17 Sep 2025 SAST
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Today's Fish Hoek sea temperature is
15.9° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fish Hoek this week:

The surf forecast for Fish Hoek over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 20) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fish Hoek in the next 12 days are 2.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 17) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 22) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Sat 20th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Best Surf 2PM (Sat 20th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 17th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fish Hoek over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SE by Sun night).

Wed
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
SSW
0.6
S
1
S
1
S
0.8
SSE
0.7
S
1.3
SSE
1
SE
0.4
SSE
1.5
SW
1.4
SSW
1.2
S
1
S
0.9
SW
1.3
SW
Period(s) (?)121211111212111313131212661178881614
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)12528434944944704042541213343391951341117138204204190129416736
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSW
10
SSW
10
S
20
SSE
20
SE
10
SE
15
SE
10
NNE
20
NW
15
WNW
0
E
15
SE
30
SSE
10
SE
15
SSW
15
S
15
SSE
20
SSE
25
SSE
30
SE
35
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscross-
on		ononcross-
on		crosscross-
off		offglasscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:08AM
1.25
1:32PM
1.36
1:48AM
1.34
2:07PM
1.47
2:22AM
1.41
2:37PM
1.55
2:52AM
1.46
3:05PM
1.59
3:21AM
1.48
3:32PM
1.60
3:48AM
1.48
3:58PM
1.58
4:15AM
1.44
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:06PM
0.39
7:21AM
0.30
7:48PM
0.27
7:58AM
0.21
8:23PM
0.18
8:29AM
0.15
8:53PM
0.11
8:57AM
0.11
9:21PM
0.08
9:24AM
0.10
9:47PM
0.07
9:50AM
0.12
10:13PM
0.10
10:16AM
0.17
Wed
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Sunrise--6:41--6:39--6:39--6:37--6:35--6:35--6:33
Sunset6:37--6:38--6:39--6:39--6:40--6:42--6:42--
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
cloud
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-------------35------
Temp. °C141315141416191816171516171615151514151415
Feels °C (?)101012109131616131514141411121112111088
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  1. weather stationWind Update Still cross-shore at Fish Hoek (light winds from the SSW at Slangkop 12 km from Fish Hoek). A 3.0m groundswell from the SSW

    1 hour 26 minutes ago Fish Hoek
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1 h 26 min ago

13 km/h
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Cross-Shore
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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 12 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.

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