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Fish Hoek Surf Forecast
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Fish Hoek surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Saturday 16 May 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Today's Fish Hoek sea temperature is
16.8° 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 Wednesday (May 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fish Hoek in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 20th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sat 23rd May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 19th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fish Hoek over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the SE by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Tue night, calm by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 12 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 13 | |
456 | 286 | 234 | 328 | 406 | 529 | 404 | 632 | 1018 | 750 | 717 | 291 | 335 | 114 | 98 | 87 | 157 | 216 | 206 | 355 | 643 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 2:57PM1.53m | 3:09AM1.67m | 3:42PM1.54m | 3:55AM1.63m | 4:28PM1.51m | 4:43AM1.54m | 5:17PM1.46m | 5:34AM1.43m | 6:11PM1.39m | 6:31AM1.30m | 7:12PM1.32m | 7:37AM1.17m | 8:23PM1.27m | 8:56AM1.09m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:59PM0.10m | 9:31AM-0.04m | 9:45PM0.10m | 10:16AM-0.00m | 10:34PM0.14m | 11:02AM0.08m | 11:26PM0.22m | 11:53AM0.18m | 00:24AM0.31m | 12:48PM0.29m | 1:33AM0.40m | 1:52PM0.39m | 2:54AM0.45m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 |
 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | 5:47 |
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Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 |
17 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SSE 7 | SW 11 | S 6 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 13 |
 kJ | 456 | 286 | 234 | 328 | 406 | 529 | 404 | 286 | 205 | 172 | 120 | 69 | 35 | 49 | 98 | 40 | 75 | 22 | 206 | 355 | 643 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 8 | S 16 | — | — | — | SSE 12 | SSW 15 | SSE 11 | SE 8 | SW 12 | S 6 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | S 5 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 280 | 209 | 146 | 110 | 49 | 17 | 62 | 5 | — | — | — | 29 | 22 | 43 | 10 | 87 | 19 | 104 | 75 | 15 | 138 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 16 | SSE 13 | S 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 11 | SSE 11 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 6 | S 9 | ESE 12 |
| kJ | — | — | 64 | 54 | 33 | 33 | 16 | — | — | — | — | 11 | 22 | 30 | 23 | 60 | 157 | 216 | 21 | 7 | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 |
| kJ | 19 | 24 | 21 | 44 | 66 | 107 | 196 | 632 | 1018 | 750 | 717 | 291 | 335 | 114 | 40 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 70 | 25 | 25 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 25 | 25 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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