Hookipa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks around Hookipa.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you. The next week and a half is a real struggle. We’ve got a constant, moderate cross-shore wind blowing from the ENE and E, and it’s just messing everything up. The water temperature is sitting at 80°F, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so no surprises there. But the waves? Small, weak, and choppy. The combined energy is low, mostly in the 100 to 200 range, which is just not enough to get excited about. From Tuesday the 18th through to Wednesday the 26th, it’s all “poor surf conditions” with zero scores. It’s a real bummer.

Things start to look a little less hopeless from Thursday the 27th onward. The swell picks up a bit, and we start seeing some moderate wave energy, with the combined energy climbing into the 500s and 600s. The swell height is around 6ft to 7ft, coming from the E with a period of 8 to 9 seconds. Still, the wind is cross-shore, and the conditions are only described as “marginal” – not great, but we’re getting closer. This continues through the end of August and into the very start of September.

Now, let’s talk about the real standout. If you’ve got patience, the best chance in this whole outlook lands on Saturday the 29th of August. The morning session at Hookipa is showing a solid 8ft of E swell, with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is a massive 1335 (strong), so there’s plenty of power in the water. The wind is a moderate cross-shore from the ENE, so it won’t be glassy, but it’s manageable. The direction is a good match for the break’s optimum NNE. This is the one to circle. It’s still a bit of a long-range call, so don’t book the plane ticket just yet, but it’s got promise. The afternoon is similar, but a little more wind.

After that, Sunday the 30th of August sees the swell jumping to 12ft – that’s big, strong swell with combined energy over 2000 (very strong). At that size, this is expert territory only. The wind is still cross-shore, so it’s not going to be clean perfection, but for the crew who can handle it, there’ll be some serious power to play with. The period is 10 seconds, so it’s a decent groundswell.

The last few days, from Monday the 31st of August into Wednesday the 2nd of September, the swell drops back to 8ft to 10ft, and the energy stays moderate to strong. The wind eases a little, but it’s still cross-shore. It’s still marginal, but there’s life in the water.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. The second week, especially Saturday the 29th, is your best bet. The morning of the 29th is the standout, with a good 8ft of E swell and strong energy. It’s a reef break, so it handles the size well, but don’t expect perfection with that cross-shore wind. For the experts, the 30th will be a big, powerful day.

Rusty.

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