Fish Hoek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what's coming down the line for Fish Hoek.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a few clean windows to get excited about. The water’s sitting at about 59°, which is just a touch cooler than average for late winter, so a decent 4/3 wetsuit is still the go-to for now.

Let’s kick things off. Thursday the 27th afternoon is looking like a solid entry point. We’ve got a clean 4ft swell from the south, with a period of 11 seconds. The wind is a cross-off breeze from the WSW at 9 mph, keeping things pretty tidy. The combined energy is sitting in the moderate zone (394), nothing too powerful, just a nice, surfable pulse to get the week started.

Friday the 28th morning is where it gets really good. The wind is set to go glassy from the NW at just 3 mph, with the swell dropping slightly to 3ft from the south, still with that 11-second interval. That’s the kind of morning you want to be out there early, no bump on the water.

Now, there’s a big gap coming. From Saturday the 29th right through to the end of the first week of September, the wind is going to be a problem. We’ve got strong SE and S winds tearing things up, turning what would be decent sized swells into a choppy, cross-shore mess. A few days even see rain and onshore winds, making for poor conditions. The swell gets big, over 5ft, but it’s blown out.

Hold on to your board for September 2nd, Wednesday. There’s a massive groundswell hitting, 15ft from the SW with a very long 17-second period. The combined wave energy is a staggering 11071 – that is some serious, deep ocean power. But, there’s a big “but” here – the wind is howling from the south at 16 mph creating a messy cross-chop. This is a setup that’s way too big for beginners and looks a lot more interesting for the kite crew than paddle surfing. This is expert territory only, and even then, expect it to be challenging with all that wind.

The next genuine standout after that rough patch is Friday the 11th of September. The morning looks unreal with a glassy, clean start as the wind drops to nothing from the north. Swell is 6ft from the WSW, a real solid size, but the wind is what makes this one. It’s just you and the ocean. The offshore flow in the afternoon should keep it fun, too. That morning glass-off is the best on offer for the whole outlook, no question.

Overall, play the waiting game. Grab those early windows this Thursday and Friday, and keep your fingers crossed for that glassy day on the 11th of September. Anything in the middle is a write-off unless you’re after a fight.

Rusty.

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