Fish Hoek surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 27 Apr 2026 SAST
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Today's Fish Hoek sea temperature is
18.1° 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 Thursday (Apr 30) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. 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 2.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 11s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 30th Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 15s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 30th Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 30th Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Thu night, strong winds from the NNW by Fri afternoon).

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Mon
4
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
2
4
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
4
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
S
10
1.9
S
11
1.9
S
11
1.7
S
11
1.6
S
11
1.7
SSE
13
1.2
SSE
12
1
SSE
12
1.8
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
14
1.7
SW
13
1.8
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
0.8
SSW
11
0.8
SSW
11
1.2
WSW
10
1.1
WSW
10
1
WSW
10
1.9
SW
13
1.6
WSW
10
2.3
SW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
613
804
850
739
663
980
439
308
1547
1388
951
976
1141
167
158
304
255
214
1204
461
1375
Wind (km/h)
20
S
20
SE
30
SE
20
SE
10
ESE
25
SSE
15
SE
20
SSE
15
SSW
15
NNW
30
NNW
40
NNW
30
NNW
25
N
15
NNW
15
NNW
25
N
20
NNW
20
NW
20
W
25
SW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:11AM1.42m
1:39PM1.31m
1:46AM1.47m
2:12PM1.37m
2:17AM1.50m
2:43PM1.40m
2:47AM1.51m
3:12PM1.42m
3:17AM1.50m
3:42PM1.41m
3:47AM1.46m
4:12PM1.38m
4:18AM1.40m
4:43PM1.33m
Low Tide
7:36AM0.21m
7:39PM0.28m
8:09AM0.15m
8:13PM0.24m
8:38AM0.12m
8:44PM0.22m
9:07AM0.11m
9:14PM0.22m
9:35AM0.12m
9:43PM0.24m
10:04AM0.16m
10:13PM0.28m
10:33AM0.22m
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
rain showers
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7:18
7:18
7:20
7:20
7:20
7:22
7:22
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6:08
6:07
6:07
6:06
6:05
6:04
6:02
6:01
2
2
1
1
3
2
Temp °C
15
15
16
15
14
16
16
16
16
16
16
17
16
16
17
17
18
18
18
17
17
12
10
10
9
11
12
11
12
12
14
10
9
9
12
14
16
14
15
15
12
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
S
10
1.9
S
11
1.9
S
11
1.7
S
11
1.6
S
11
0.6
SW
10
1.2
SSE
12
1
SSE
12
1.8
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
14
1.7
SW
13
1.8
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
1.7
W
11
0.8
SSW
11
1.2
WSW
10
1.1
WSW
10
1
WSW
10
1.9
SW
13
1.3
SSW
12
2.3
SW
11
Energy kJ
613
804
850
739
663
58
439
308
1547
1388
951
976
1141
683
158
304
255
214
1204
429
1375
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
11
0.4
SW
10
0.9
SW
10
0.6
SW
10
0.6
SW
10
0.6
SSW
13
0.9
SW
13
1
SSW
12
0.7
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
10
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
15
0.8
SSW
11
0.3
S
14
0.7
SSW
10
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.6
S
13
0.7
SW
13
0.8
WSW
13
Energy kJ
220
37
154
76
76
109
249
294
119
23
11
2
17
167
37
112
226
214
128
170
189
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
17
0.2
S
13
0.8
SSW
10
0.2
SSW
16
0.4
SW
14
0.2
S
10
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
S
14
0.3
SW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.7
SSW
10
0.6
S
10
0.3
S
10
0.1
S
13
0.1
SE
12
Energy kJ
11
14
122
25
51
8
69
66
37
50
129
108
73
17
3
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
4
1.7
SSE
13
0.9
SE
5
0.4
SE
3
0.7
NW
4
1.2
NW
5
1.1
NNW
5
0.7
NNW
4
1.4
W
11
0.3
NNW
3
0.8
NW
5
1.6
WSW
10
2
SSW
12
Energy kJ
12
980
42
3
15
83
66
18
457
1
25
461
1082
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
1
3
4
2
4
3
4
Distance (km)
10
8
43
8
8
401
8
10
43
0
176
275
229
22
1
5
57
1
0
12
164
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Town
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
3
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
6
7
4
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
7
5
7
5
4
6
7
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
7
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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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