Surf Forecasts:
Hookipa surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, E swell with 1,203 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hookipa this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Hookipa in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hookipa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, crew, Rusty here. We’re looking at a bit of a dry spell before the good stuff rolls in at Hookipa (Maui).
For the first week or so, from Tuesday the 15th through Monday the 21st, the wind is all wrong. It’s cross-shore every day, and the reports are calling it "poor surf conditions." The swell energy is weak to moderate, bouncing between 151 and 982, and the waves are just a choppy mess. The water’s at a normal 80°, but you’d never know it with that wind.
Hold onto your boards, because Wednesday the 23rd is the day. That morning, the wind drops to a light cross-offshore breeze at just 3 mph from the ESE, and it’s clean. The swell is a solid 10 ft from the east with a 10-second period – a nice long groundswell with moderate energy (1643). This is the standout, but it’s for experts only. Over 8 ft, it’s big and powerful. The long period will hold those lines together on the reef, making for some heavy, well-shaped waves. Be patient between sets, but the payoff will be huge.
There’s a second chance on Friday the 25th. That afternoon, it goes glassy, with a 7 ft swell from the east. It’s still sizeable, but the completely clean conditions will make it a top option for anyone with a bit of experience.
After that, it gets messy again. By the end of the month, the wind picks back up to a moderate cross-shore, ruining the surface. There’s some long-period 11-second swell energy (1368) late on the 29th, but the wind will probably chop it up.
So, the plan is clear: sit out the first week. Wednesday the 23rd is your day for the big, expert-level stuff, and Friday the 25th offers a glassy window for a slightly smaller but still meaty session.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 8 | E 11 | E 11 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 75 | 59 | 79 | 356 | 242 | 327 | 844 | 759 | 539 | 569 | 520 | 533 | 552 | 500 | 488 | 485 | 484 | 498 | 719 | 965 | 1007 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:35PM0.60m | 6:00AM0.72m | 3:20PM0.56m | 7:17AM0.67m | 9:41AM0.67m | 11:12AM0.71m | 11:51AM0.75m | 11:04PM0.40m | 12:19PM0.79m | 11:54PM0.47m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 11:01AM0.46m | 10:27PM0.16m | 11:53AM0.52m | 10:52PM0.19m | 11:25PM0.23m | 00:27AM0.27m | 3:02AM0.29m | 7:44PM0.37m | 4:37AM0.26m | 7:23PM0.34m | |||||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | E 10 | E 10 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | W 17 | W 16 | W 16 | W 16 | NW 9 | N 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 12 |
| kJ | 37 | 35 | 48 | 21 | 242 | 327 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 22 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 31 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | NNE 9 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | W 8 | W 19 | W 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | N 11 | NW 9 | NW 11 | W 12 | NW 10 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 69 | 59 | 79 | 16 | 30 | 30 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 20 | NE 8 | W 19 | WSW 18 | NW 9 | NW 10 | W 10 | W 8 | NW 12 | — | W 9 | W 9 | SSW 16 | NW 11 | N 12 | W 16 | W 16 | W 16 | W 15 | N 14 | W 11 |
| kJ | 30 | 9 | 29 | 31 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 6 | — | 2 | 2 | 26 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | E 5 | E 6 | ENE 10 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 75 | 48 | 52 | 356 | 90 | 142 | 844 | 759 | 539 | 569 | 520 | 533 | 552 | 500 | 488 | 485 | 484 | 498 | 719 | 965 | 1007 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 22 | 3 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 113 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
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