Overview

Fish Hoek is a sheltered bay on the western shore of False Bay, between Muizenberg and Simon's Town. The white sand beach forms a sheltered crescent with relatively calm waters. The spot is valued for its intermediate conditions — the SE wind channels into the bay. Warning: Fish Hoek is in the peak great white shark zone, caution is essential.

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Spot forecast for Fish Hoek

Sunrise 05:58 · Sunset 19:03

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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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Tides

Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 5.4 km from the spot.

Tuesday 20 October Low tide 05:00 · 0.7 m High tide 11:24 · 1.2 m Low tide 17:52 · 0.7 m High tide 23:47 · 1.2 m
Wednesday 21 October Low tide 05:55 · 0.6 m High tide 12:10 · 1.4 m Low tide 18:33 · 0.6 m
Thursday 22 October High tide 00:32 · 1.3 m Low tide 06:34 · 0.5 m High tide 12:46 · 1.5 m Low tide 19:06 · 0.4 m
Friday 23 October High tide 01:09 · 1.4 m Low tide 07:08 · 0.4 m High tide 13:18 · 1.6 m Low tide 19:38 · 0.3 m
Saturday 24 October High tide 01:43 · 1.5 m Low tide 07:41 · 0.4 m High tide 13:50 · 1.7 m Low tide 20:10 · 0.2 m

Fish Hoek: when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

370h

in November · 25.5 rideable days

The season runs from September to April, peaking in November: 21 rideable days a month and 370 hours of usable wind, at 22 °C. The low point is July, at 6 days.

Rideable days per month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 34%13-20 knots · 49%21-30 knots · 17%31+ knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 13 and 20 knots — 49% of rideable hours. That is the most versatile range, where most kites work. The coldest month is July, at 15 °C. The wettest month is July, with 161 mm.

Monthly averages: Fish Hoek

Monthly averages — Fish Hoek — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	21.5	285 h	25 °C	13 mm
February	20.0	250 h	24 °C	11 mm
March	20.5	249 h	23 °C	18 mm
April	21.5	226 h	21 °C	64 mm
May	9.5	93 h	19 °C	30 mm
June	8.0	67 h	18 °C	93 mm
July	6.0	51 h	15 °C	161 mm
August	6.0	44 h	16 °C	77 mm
September	18.0	218 h	18 °C	21 mm
October	21.0	256 h	21 °C	21 mm
November	25.5	370 h	22 °C	11 mm
December	21.5	293 h	23 °C	26 mm

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Technical details of Fish Hoek spot

The spot works with winds from ESE, SE, SSE, S.

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Spot functioning

Works in SE, SSE and S, from October to March. Low tide offers a wide beach. Wind is often lighter and arrives later than exposed bay spots. Good spot for relaxed sessions.

Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Required level: Intermediate

On the water

Relatively calm water in the bay, small waves. Sandy bottom. Water at 16-20°C, 3/2 wetsuit. Pleasant conditions but sharks are a real risk here.

Parking

Free parking along the beach. Quiet residential area but car break-ins still possible — leave nothing visible.

Wind specificities

The SE wind is channeled into the bay and arrives side-onshore from the southeast. Strength is generally moderate, 12-22 knots, lighter than exposed spots. The bay offers some protection from gusts. Wind often drops in late afternoon. SSE and S also work well.

Hazards

SHARKS: Fish Hoek is one of the highest-risk locations for great white shark attacks in South Africa. Several fatal attacks have occurred here. Always follow Shark Spotter alerts. Never ride alone. Avoid dawn and dusk. Car break-ins.

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