Surf Forecasts:
Hookipa surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, E swell with 2,273 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hookipa this week:
The surf forecast for Hookipa over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hookipa in the next 16 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) 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 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hookipa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's get into it.
Look, the next sixteen days for Hookipa are a bit of a write-off. I gotta be straight with you – the surf quality is just not there for most of the run. The wind is a constant problem, and it really messes with the shape. We’re looking at a long stretch of poor conditions, so you’re going to have to be patient.
The first day with any real surf on offer is Tuesday, July 28th. We’ve got a solid 8ft of east swell rolling in, packing a serious punch with a combined energy of 2604. That’s a lot of power. But the wind is a cross-on from the NNE at 12 mph, and that’s the killer. It’s making for a choppy, lumpy mess. The water temp is a warm 79°, which is totally normal for this time of year, but you won’t be enjoying it much in those conditions. Wednesday the 29th is a little smaller, around 5ft, and the wind dies down to a light 3 mph from the ENE, but it’s still cross-on and the score is low. The swell is short period at 9 seconds, so it’s not going to have much push.
Honestly, from Thursday the 30th right through to the end of the forecast on August 12th, it’s a grim picture. The wind is a cross-shore breeze from the east or east-northeast, and it’s often fresh, even strong at 19 mph at times. The swell runs between 5ft and 8ft, but the period is short, mostly 7-8 seconds, so it’s weak, weak energy. The combined energy values are mostly in the low hundreds, showing just how gutless it is. The reports are all “poor surf conditions” or “marginal.” There’s a few times in the second week where the period bumps up to 11 seconds, like on August 4th, but the cross-shore wind and the low energy (around 654) means it’s not going to offer anything special.
The best you could say is that the swell is big enough for expert surfers if you can handle the wind, but the setup is a beach-and-reef break with a messy cross-chop. To be honest, with that much wind and that level of chop, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. There’s just no standout window here. It’s a long blank run, and for this area, that’s a normal pattern when the trade winds lock in like this.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the E by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2469 | 1977 | 1067 | 359 | 371 | 464 | 341 | 341 | 398 | 454 | 520 | 643 | 748 | 782 | 755 | 699 | 567 | 439 | 326 | 256 | 901 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:55PM0.92m | 1:50AM0.52m | 3:20PM0.93m | 2:28AM0.54m | 3:43PM0.92m | 3:07AM0.57m | 4:04PM0.89m | 3:50AM0.59m | 4:24PM0.86m | 4:36AM0.60m | 4:43PM0.81m | 5:31AM0.62m | 5:02PM0.75m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:34PM0.36m | 8:01AM0.06m | 9:53PM0.34m | 8:33AM0.08m | 10:14PM0.31m | 9:05AM0.12m | 10:36PM0.29m | 9:38AM0.18m | 10:59PM0.25m | 10:12AM0.27m | 11:26PM0.22m | 10:52AM0.36m | 11:57PM0.20m | ||||||||
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 | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — |
 | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | NNE 7 | E 20 | E 19 | E 18 | E 16 | E 16 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | ENE 12 |
| kJ | 2469 | 1977 | 1067 | 359 | 91 | 8 | 28 | 97 | 252 | 382 | 286 | 264 | 242 | 253 | 325 | 257 | 261 | 176 | 168 | 190 | 901 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 9 | SSW 14 | NNE 8 | ESE 9 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 |
| kJ | 135 | 190 | 63 | 185 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | W 20 | W 19 | W 18 | W 18 | W 17 | W 16 | W 16 | W 16 | N 12 | W 15 | W 14 | SSW 13 | N 9 | SSW 13 | NNW 8 | N 8 | W 18 |
| kJ | 37 | 65 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 12 | 10 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | ENE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 371 | 464 | 341 | 341 | 398 | 454 | 520 | 643 | 748 | 782 | 755 | 699 | 567 | 439 | 326 | 256 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 24 | 22 | 1 | 9 | 22 | 22 | 188 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 9 | 1 | 33 | 3 |
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The above surf forecast table for Hookipa provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hookipa can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hookipa 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 (Hookipa) 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).
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