Fish Hoek surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 02 Mar 2026 SAST
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Today's Fish Hoek sea temperature is
18.2° C
(Which is 1.5°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fish Hoek this week:

The surf forecast for Fish Hoek over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fish Hoek in the next 12 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 07) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Friday (Mar 06) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 5th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 5th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 7th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fish Hoek over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the SE by Sat night).

Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Mon
09
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
1
2
3
2
1
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
1.5
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.2
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1.6
SW
2.5
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.5
SSW
2.1
SE
1.1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
Period(s) (?)12121111101312121211111110111111138121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)101651834132828473474251439342932624951714921024592749496353218215
Wind
(km/h)
10
SE
10
S
15
SSW
10
SSE
5
S
15
SSW
0
S
10
NW
5
E
5
E
15
NNW
20
NW
35
SW
25
SSE
35
SSE
40
SE
20
ESE
30
SE
20
ESE
10
SE
20
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscrossglassoffcross-
on
glasscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
ononcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:18AM
1.63
3:34PM
1.54
3:50AM
1.67
4:05PM
1.53
4:19AM
1.65
4:35PM
1.49
4:48AM
1.60
5:04PM
1.43
5:16AM
1.51
5:32PM
1.34
5:43AM
1.40
6:00PM
1.24
6:11AM
1.27
6:31PM
1.12
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:09PM
0.05
9:33AM
0.04
9:40PM
0.03
10:05AM
0.03
10:09PM
0.04
10:35AM
0.05
10:38PM
0.09
11:03AM
0.11
11:05PM
0.17
11:30AM
0.19
11:31PM
0.27
11:57AM
0.29
11:57PM
0.38
12:25PM
0.41
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Mon
09
Sunrise-6:35--6:35--6:35--6:37--6:37--6:39--6:39-
Sunset--7:20--7:19--7:17--7:16--7:15--7:14--7:13
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-------11---2--------
Temp. °C171718182021202120192021201717161824212227
Feels °C (?)13151617202120202119191918111081318152024
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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 12 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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