Surf Forecasts:
Hookipa surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, E swell with 753 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with NE 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hookipa in the next 16 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 10s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hookipa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
130 | 187 | 205 | 160 | 130 | 124 | 88 | 93 | 65 | 110 | 131 | 205 | 278 | 382 | 562 | 656 | 710 | 562 | 569 | 675 | 692 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 4:30PM0.61m | 8:31AM0.64m | 11:00AM0.67m | 12:04PM0.73m | 12:39PM0.78m | 10:25PM0.40m | 1:07PM0.82m | 11:49PM0.44m | 1:32PM0.86m | 00:34AM0.49m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 11:55AM0.52m | 00:05AM0.21m | 00:47AM0.23m | 2:05AM0.25m | 3:53AM0.24m | 9:00PM0.40m | 5:08AM0.20m | 8:20PM0.39m | 5:58AM0.16m | 8:20PM0.36m | |||||||||||
6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:47 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | W 13 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 14 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 |
51 | 3 | 5 | 23 | 130 | 124 | 88 | 93 | 65 | 25 | 26 | 8 | 8 | 20 | 60 | 66 | 58 | 37 | 25 | 15 | 17 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | N 7 | W 12 | NE 6 | W 12 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | W 10 | W 16 | NW 16 | W 10 | W 16 | W 16 | W 16 | W 9 | W 9 | W 18 | W 17 |
3 | 1 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 39 | 36 | 55 | 61 | 24 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | W 18 | NW 11 | W 12 | W 17 | W 11 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | W 10 | W 17 | N 8 | W 16 | W 16 | N 7 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | W 9 | W 18 | W 9 | SSW 17 |
1 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 25 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 29 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 6 | — | — | — | ESE 2 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
130 | 187 | 205 | 160 | 39 | — | — | — | 1 | 110 | 131 | 205 | 278 | 382 | 562 | 656 | 710 | 562 | 569 | 675 | 692 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 22 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 9 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
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Information about the Hookipa Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Hookipa may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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