Surf Forecasts:
Hookipa surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, E swell with 680 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with E 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hookipa in the next 16 days are 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hookipa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty coming to you from right here on the North Shore of Maui, talking about our local spot, Hookipa.
Right now, we're looking at a pretty tough stretch ahead. For the next week and a half, it’s gonna be a battle. The trade winds are going to be pumping straight out of the east, putting a nasty cross-chop on everything. We’ve got swell coming in, sure, but it’s all wind-affected and messy. The water temp is sitting right around normal for this time of year at 80°, so at least you won’t be cold while you’re getting thumped by the chop.
Let’s run through it. Starting from Thursday, August 20th, it’s a write-off. We’ve got tiny 3ft to 4ft swell from the NE, and while Thursday morning has light offshore winds, the energy is weak (171). The rest of that week and all of the next is just a grind of easterly cross-shore winds, 18 to 19 mph, with the swell slowly picking up but the quality staying poor. The combined energy climbs from 161 into the hundreds, but the wind just ruins it. Sunday the 23rd sees some 6ft swell from the east with energy hitting 658, but with 18 mph cross-shore winds, it’s just lumpy junk. That pattern holds all the way through Monday, August 31st.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. We finally get a break in the wind on Thursday, September 3rd. The forecast is calling for glassy conditions – a light wind from the north at just 3 mph. That’s the kind of news that gets a guy excited. The swell will be a clean 4ft from the ENE (404 energy), and with the reef handling that direction well, Hookipa should finally turn on. But, and this is a big caveat, you’ll be sharing it. The crowds are listed as "sometimes," which around here means it’s gonna be busy. For the size, it’s a fun wave for most surfers, not too big, not too small.
After that little window of perfection on Thursday the 3rd, the trades look like they might swing back onshore for Friday. Honestly, that Thursday, September 3rd, is your one true standout in this whole 16-day outlook. It’s a long way off, so keep your fingers crossed, but if those winds stay light, Hookipa will be as good as it gets.
So, for the next week and a half, save your energy. Wait for that glassy Thursday on September 3rd. That’s the one to call in sick for.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 91 | 119 | 66 | 156 | 138 | 183 | 302 | 377 | 464 | 637 | 680 | 575 | 421 | 392 | 417 | 418 | 326 | 239 | 220 | 209 | 183 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 11:00AM0.67m | 12:04PM0.73m | 12:39PM0.78m | 10:25PM0.40m | 1:07PM0.82m | 11:49PM0.44m | 1:32PM0.86m | 00:34AM0.49m | 1:55PM0.89m | 1:12AM0.54m | 2:17PM0.90m | 1:49AM0.59m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 2:05AM0.25m | 3:53AM0.24m | 9:00PM0.40m | 5:08AM0.20m | 8:20PM0.39m | 5:58AM0.16m | 8:20PM0.36m | 6:37AM0.12m | 8:30PM0.33m | 7:13AM0.11m | 8:44PM0.30m | ||||||||||
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 | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | E 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 91 | 119 | 66 | 37 | 27 | 9 | 17 | 17 | 59 | 56 | 49 | 65 | 31 | 49 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | NNE 7 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 16 | NW 15 | W 16 | W 16 | W 16 | SSW 15 | W 9 | W 18 | W 17 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | NE 9 | N 7 |
| kJ | 72 | 29 | 41 | 9 | 21 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 42 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ENE 7 | W 17 | W 17 | W 16 | N 8 | W 16 | N 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 20 | W 18 | W 9 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | NE 9 | W 11 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 18 | 23 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 25 | 48 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 156 | 138 | 183 | 302 | 377 | 464 | 637 | 680 | 575 | 421 | 392 | 417 | 418 | 326 | 239 | 220 | 209 | 183 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 22 | 9 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
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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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