Surf Forecasts:
Hookipa surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, ENE swell with 439 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hookipa this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Hookipa in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hookipa over the next 16 days.
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Alright mates, Rusty here. Let’s break it down. The outlook for Hookipa over the next 16 days is a real bummer. If you’re hoping for clean glassy sessions, you’re out of luck for a while.
For the entire period, the swell is actually present – we’re talking 4 to 6 foot waves (1.5m to 1.9m) coming from the ENE and E nearly every day, with moderate wave energy numbers (roughly 250 to 450 combined energy). But the wind is the killer. It’s a steady cross-shore from the ENE or E at 12 to 18 mph, kicking up a lumpy, messy cross-chop that makes the surface look like a washing machine. The water is around 79°F, which is about normal for this time of year, but who cares when the waves are blown out?
The first chance is on Friday, July 3rd in the afternoon. But don’t get excited. It’s 6ft from the ENE with a short period of 8 seconds – classic windswell – and that cross-wind at 12 mph is ruining it with a moderate cross-chop. The quality score is a flat zero. The same story repeats on Saturday the 4th, Sunday the 5th, and through the whole first week. Cross-shore winds, moderate to fresh breezes, and nothing but “poor surf conditions.”
There isn’t a single standout session to recommend. The swell direction is usually on point for this exposed reef, but the wind just won’t cooperate. Later in the second week, the waves drop to around 3 to 5 feet, and the combined energy dips a bit, but the wind stays a problem – still cross-shore, still choppy.
Honestly, this whole stretch looks way more interesting for the kite surfers than for us paddle surfers. The steady trades and decent wave height are made for them. For us, it’s a long, empty run. This kind of weather lock-in happens here now and then. Forecasts can always shift, but right now, you’re better off finding something else to do.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 336 | 344 | 283 | 344 | 319 | 279 | 279 | 372 | 397 | 372 | 408 | 347 | 419 | 422 | 322 | 280 | 321 | 225 | 251 | 223 | 171 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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 | 5:11PM0.87m | 4:37AM0.49m | 5:35PM0.84m | 5:43AM0.50m | 6:00PM0.79m | 7:06AM0.53m | 6:25PM0.73m | 8:52AM0.58m | 6:53PM0.67m | 10:35AM0.67m | 7:25PM0.60m | 11:47AM0.78m | 8:18PM0.54m | 12:41PM0.88m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:03AM0.34m | 10:21AM0.21m | 00:34AM0.31m | 10:59AM0.30m | 1:09AM0.27m | 11:50AM0.40m | 1:49AM0.23m | 1:13PM0.50m | 2:36AM0.19m | 3:51PM0.56m | 3:30AM0.14m | 6:47PM0.53m | 4:28AM0.09m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 |
 | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | 7:09 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 14 | NW 13 | E 9 | NW 12 | NW 12 | E 9 | ESE 10 | E 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | — | SSW 14 | ESE 9 | N 8 | N 7 | W 15 | W 14 | N 6 |
| kJ | 29 | 57 | 56 | 52 | 48 | 40 | 18 | 30 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 17 | — | 66 | 16 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 15 | 18 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 17 | W 17 | NW 12 | W 16 | W 19 | NW 11 | NW 11 | SE 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | E 9 | NW 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | W 16 | W 15 | — | — | W 13 |
| kJ | 6 | 5 | 54 | 5 | 7 | 19 | 19 | 24 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 5 | 4 | — | — | 14 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | W 16 | W 20 | SSW 19 | ESE 10 | E 10 | NW 11 | W 16 | W 16 | W 16 | NW 9 | E 9 | — | N 8 | — | — | W 15 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 54 | 50 | 5 | 8 | 120 | 10 | 9 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 15 | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 336 | 344 | 283 | 344 | 319 | 279 | 279 | 372 | 397 | 372 | 408 | 347 | 419 | 422 | 322 | 280 | 321 | 225 | 251 | 223 | 171 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 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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