Fish Hoek surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 31 May 2026 SAST
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Today's Fish Hoek sea temperature is
16.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Fish Hoek surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 1 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 3 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, SSE swell with 1,014 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s 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 (Jun 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period. 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 07) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 1st Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 1st Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 3rd Jun)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, near gales from the SE by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Wed night, calm by Fri morning).

Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sun
7
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
1
0
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
11
1.2
SW
11
1.4
SW
13
1.4
WSW
12
1.8
SW
10
1.5
S
8
1.3
SSW
13
2.4
SSE
8
2.4
SSE
9
2.3
SSE
9
1.8
SSE
10
1.6
SSE
10
1.3
SSE
11
1.1
SSE
11
1.1
SSE
12
1
SSE
12
0.9
SSE
12
0.8
SSE
12
1.1
SW
12
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
273
344
594
518
694
291
581
759
888
923
635
471
372
275
311
288
230
180
303
517
341
Wind (km/h)
5
SSE
5
W
10
W
10
WNW
30
SE
40
SE
35
SE
55
SE
45
SE
45
SE
40
SE
35
SE
10
SE
0
ESE
5
W
10
N
20
NNW
30
NNW
10
NNW
5
WNW
5
SSW
glassy
glassy
off
off
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
High Tide
3:30AM1.38m
3:59PM1.34m
4:04AM1.36m
4:34PM1.33m
4:39AM1.32m
5:10PM1.30m
5:14AM1.27m
5:49PM1.27m
5:52AM1.21m
6:31PM1.25m
6:36AM1.15m
7:19PM1.23m
7:31AM1.11m
Low Tide
9:28PM0.31m
9:49AM0.21m
10:02PM0.33m
10:21AM0.23m
10:37PM0.36m
10:55AM0.26m
11:13PM0.40m
11:29AM0.30m
11:53PM0.44m
12:06PM0.34m
00:38AM0.48m
12:48PM0.39m
1:31AM0.50m
1:38PM0.43m
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light rain
rain showers
clear
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rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
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heavy rain
rain showers
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:43
7:43
7:43
7:43
7:45
7:45
7:46
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:45
5:44
5:44
5:44
5:44
5:43
5:43
5:43
1
1
2
11
1
Temp °C
18
18
19
17
16
15
15
15
14
14
15
15
14
14
15
14
13
15
14
14
16
17
17
18
16
11
9
7
7
4
5
6
6
8
13
13
12
8
9
8
12
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
11
1.2
SW
11
1.4
SW
13
1.4
WSW
12
1.8
SW
10
0.9
WSW
10
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.8
SW
11
0.7
SW
11
1.3
SSE
11
1.1
SSE
11
1.1
SSE
12
1
SSE
12
0.9
SSE
12
0.8
SSE
12
1.1
SW
12
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
Energy kJ
273
344
594
518
694
180
581
442
367
202
150
121
372
275
311
288
230
180
303
517
341
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
7
0.3
SSW
14
0.2
S
13
0.2
ESE
7
0.8
SW
10
0.6
W
11
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
W
10
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
10
0.1
S
15
0.6
SW
11
0.6
SSW
10
0.6
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.7
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
11
1
W
8
Energy kJ
5
39
14
5
124
86
40
35
8
8
4
96
73
134
231
175
149
113
49
122
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
7
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
12
0.4
SW
15
0.2
W
10
0.2
SSW
14
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
10
0.3
SW
15
0.1
W
15
0.4
SE
11
Energy kJ
5
14
12
54
9
18
86
50
35
4
33
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
S
8
1.7
SSE
8
2.4
SSE
8
2.4
SSE
9
2.3
SSE
9
1.8
SSE
10
1.6
SSE
10
0.4
NNW
3
0.4
N
3
Energy kJ
291
322
759
888
923
635
471
3
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
4
2
4
3
4
2
1
3
3
2
2
2
2
4
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
25
418
38
203
401
258
203
164
8
0
0
0
22
176
0
0
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Town
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
4
2
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
6
5
5
4
5
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
6
9
9
7
9
9
9
9
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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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