Surf Forecasts:
Hookipa surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, E swell with 470 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hookipa this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Hookipa in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 13s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hookipa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let me level with you about what’s coming up.
Right off the bat, it’s a tough stretch. We’re looking at a long wait for anything half decent. From now through the end of August, there’s just no window to get excited about. The whole forecast period is basically a write-off for decent surf. That’s over two weeks of very little to offer.
Starting on the 7th of August and running all the way through to the 22nd of August, it’s a grim run. The waves are there, but the conditions are just plain awful. Every single day the wind is smashing cross-shore, from the ENE or E at 12 to 19 mph, tearing the surface to pieces. We’re talking about a constant “moderate cross-shore with a cross-chop” or even “fresh cross-shore with lumpy cross-chop” by the 16th. The only break in the data here is Hookipa, a reef setup exposed to the NNE, but it’s getting hammered from the wrong direction. The swell is coming from the E and ENE, so it’s hitting all wrong. Swell size bumps up from 2 ft to over 7 ft by the 16th, and the combined wave energy climbs into the hundreds and even hits 868 on the 17th, but it doesn’t matter one bit when it’s all blown out and cross-shore.
The one tiny flicker of hope comes on the 19th of August. The wind drops to a light breeze, 6 mph from the NE, and the forecast says “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions.” The swell is 6 ft from the ENE with a 9-second period, and the combined energy is still pushing 508. The wind is cross-onshore, so it won’t be glass, but it’s the best we’ve got. It’s still not good, just the least bad. Even then, that little relief doesn’t last, because on the 20th it’s back to poor conditions.
Look, if you’re desperate for a paddle, the 19th morning might give you a few lumpy, grovelly waves at Hookipa, but you’ll be sharing it with the wind. Honestly, with this much cross-shore chop and solid swell building, the setup here looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. For us wave riders, it’s a hard pass.
Keep your stick dry and check back in a few days. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a drought.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | ENE 7 | E 6 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 |
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 kJ | 41 | 102 | 158 | 191 | 192 | 298 | 350 | 412 | 470 | 408 | 359 | 328 | 279 | 246 | 243 | 227 | 220 | 215 | 243 | 264 | 329 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 11:43AM0.80m | 12:36PM0.89m | 10:17PM0.43m | 1:18PM0.95m | 11:56PM0.46m | 1:56PM0.99m | 00:58AM0.51m | 2:30PM1.01m | 1:49AM0.56m | 3:01PM0.99m | 2:37AM0.61m | 3:29PM0.95m | 3:22AM0.64m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:07AM0.12m | 8:26PM0.43m | 5:19AM0.07m | 8:25PM0.38m | 6:18AM0.03m | 8:44PM0.35m | 7:08AM0.02m | 9:08PM0.31m | 7:53AM0.03m | 9:32PM0.27m | 8:35AM0.07m | 9:57PM0.24m | |||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 12 | NE 11 | N 7 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 41 | 23 | 29 | 3 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 12 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | W 18 | N 6 | N 6 | N 12 | NNW 11 | NE 9 | NE 8 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | NE 11 | NW 7 |
| kJ | 10 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 24 | 12 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | W 19 | W 10 | W 18 | W 18 | N 8 | N 7 | W 11 | W 11 | SE 12 | SE 12 | E 12 | W 15 | — | W 10 | W 18 | — | NE 11 | W 12 | W 12 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 4 | — | 2 | 6 | — | 5 | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | ENE 7 | E 6 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 |
| kJ | 28 | 102 | 158 | 191 | 192 | 298 | 350 | 412 | 470 | 408 | 359 | 328 | 279 | 246 | 243 | 227 | 220 | 215 | 243 | 264 | 329 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 |
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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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