Fish Hoek surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 02 May 2026 SAST
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Today's Fish Hoek sea temperature is
17.9° 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 Monday (May 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fish Hoek in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 10s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 4th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf11AM (Mon 4th May)7ft (2.2m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 5th May)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sat morning, calm by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Thu night).

Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
2
2
4
1
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
WSW
11
0.7
SSW
11
1.3
WSW
10
0.9
SW
15
1.6
WSW
14
0.7
SW
14
2.2
WSW
13
1.6
WSW
9
1.6
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
11
3
S
11
3
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
2.4
SSE
10
1.7
SSE
9
1.5
SSE
9
1.4
SSE
9
1.2
SSE
11
1
SW
16
1.2
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
906
123
363
365
1061
186
1581
407
669
408
2344
1620
1293
1079
469
339
286
319
502
675
529
Wind (km/h)
35
N
25
NNW
15
N
20
NNW
20
NNW
20
NW
25
W
15
WSW
5
S
40
SE
45
SE
40
ESE
40
SE
45
SE
30
SE
30
SE
35
SE
15
ESE
5
E
10
SSE
5
NE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
3:42PM1.41m
3:47AM1.46m
4:12PM1.38m
4:18AM1.40m
4:43PM1.33m
4:49AM1.33m
5:17PM1.26m
5:23AM1.24m
5:56PM1.19m
6:01AM1.16m
6:43PM1.12m
6:50AM1.07m
7:48PM1.08m
Low Tide
9:35AM0.12m
9:43PM0.24m
10:04AM0.16m
10:13PM0.28m
10:33AM0.22m
10:44PM0.34m
11:04AM0.28m
11:17PM0.41m
11:38AM0.36m
11:55PM0.49m
12:18PM0.43m
00:45AM0.57m
1:10PM0.50m
1:58AM0.62m
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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7:20
7:22
7:22
7:22
7:24
7:24
7:26
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6:04
6:02
6:01
6:00
6:00
5:59
5:59
1
1
11
1
2
6
8
Temp °C
15
17
17
18
19
18
17
17
16
14
15
14
15
16
15
16
17
16
16
18
17
9
14
15
15
16
16
13
13
14
10
6
5
6
7
7
11
12
11
15
17
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
WSW
11
0.7
SSW
11
1.3
WSW
10
1.1
WSW
10
1.6
WSW
14
0.7
SW
14
1.6
WSW
9
1.6
WSW
9
1.6
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
11
0.3
SW
18
0.7
WSW
12
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.7
SW
18
1
SW
16
1.2
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
Energy kJ
906
123
363
227
1061
186
405
407
669
408
49
123
134
118
83
75
151
319
502
675
529
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
15
0.3
S
14
0.7
SSW
11
0.9
SW
15
0.4
S
10
0.5
SSW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
11
1.1
S
11
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
12
0.4
SW
11
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
20
0.6
WSW
13
1
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
17
0.7
SE
6
Energy kJ
17
36
119
365
31
99
172
113
69
291
78
90
66
30
43
36
97
113
172
55
43
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
20
0.3
SW
18
0.6
WSW
16
0.6
S
10
0.2
S
14
0.3
S
10
0.6
SSW
12
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
SW
18
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
20
0.1
SW
21
0.4
WSW
20
0.4
SW
13
0.6
WSW
12
0.3
SE
13
0.5
SSE
15
Energy kJ
15
51
177
74
16
17
117
3
3
13
4
7
17
149
61
98
26
130
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NNW
6
1.9
W
10
0.3
N
3
0.3
NNW
3
0.6
WNW
4
1.7
W
9
2.2
WSW
13
1.4
SSE
6
3
S
11
3
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
2.4
SSE
10
1.7
SSE
9
1.5
SSE
9
1.4
SSE
9
1.2
SSE
11
1.2
ESE
5
0.9
SSE
9
1.1
SE
6
Energy kJ
140
780
2
2
8
516
1581
114
2344
1620
1293
1079
469
339
286
311
77
138
94
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
2
4
2
4
3
3
4
1
3
3
4
3
3
2
4
3
4
3
Distance (km)
268
22
3
22
5
0
0
3
0
164
1327
202
203
164
25
25
25
8
1
8
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Town
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
5
3
4
3
3
2
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
2
4
3
4
6
4
4
4
4
7
6
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
6
6
5
4
7
6
7
6
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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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