Fish Hoek surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 17 Apr 2026 SAST
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Today's Fish Hoek sea temperature is
18.2° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 17) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s. 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 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 19) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Fri 17th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 18th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 12s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 22nd Apr)13ft (4.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri night, strong winds from the W by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
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Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
0
1
0
1
2
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
WSW
1.8
SW
1.7
SW
2.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.7
WSW
2
SW
3
WSW
3
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
3
SSW
3
SSW
4
SSW
3.5
SSW
3
SSW
2.3
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.6
SSW
Period(s) (?)12111111119101112141413131313161616141313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)102782874112644114438202092287133252925225419822773335979066531434320851210762
Wind
(km/h)
20
WNW
20
NW
15
W
25
NNW
35
NW
30
NW
45
NW
45
WNW
35
W
25
WNW
30
NW
30
NW
20
NW
20
W
15
SW
20
S
20
S
30
SE
25
ESE
15
SE
10
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
onononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:17PM
1.57
3:28AM
1.73
3:56PM
1.57
4:08AM
1.69
4:36PM
1.53
4:50AM
1.60
5:20PM
1.44
5:36AM
1.46
6:10PM
1.33
6:30AM
1.30
7:13PM
1.22
7:42AM
1.15
8:40PM
1.14
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:10AM
-0.07
9:18PM
0.04
9:47AM
-0.08
9:57PM
0.05
10:27AM
-0.03
10:39PM
0.11
11:09AM
0.06
11:24PM
0.21
11:56AM
0.19
12:17AM
0.34
12:51PM
0.34
1:28AM
0.46
2:07PM
0.46
3:10AM
0.54
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Sunrise7:09--7:09--7:11--7:11--7:13--7:13--7:13--
Sunset-6:21--6:20--6:17--6:16--6:15--6:15--6:14-
rain showers
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
51261-7663--21112-----
Temp. °C151416161716161715161616161817161616162019
Feels °C (?)81011121011910510910111412121110111615
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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.

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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