Surf Forecasts:
Hookipa surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, E swell with 734 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 1.0m 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 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) 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 0.2m 13s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hookipa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
We’ve got a tricky stretch ahead. The main story for this 16-day window is that the ocean is going to be restless and messy a lot of the time. We’re looking at a lot of cross-shore wind, which is going to chop things up and make it hard to find clean waves. The swell energy is mostly moderate, but it’s just not lining up with the conditions we need.
For the first part of the run, starting Monday the 17th, it’s a flat-out no-go at Hookipa. The wind is cross and we’re seeing weak, short-period swell (264 energy), which is just a recipe for crumble. Tuesday and Wednesday aren't any better – still cross-shore and bumpy with the swell staying under 5ft.
Things pick up a bit on Thursday and Friday, but it’s still just poor. The swell’s there, but the wind is messing it up. It’s not until the weekend that we get a bit more size. Saturday the 22nd sees a bump to 5.2ft with a bit more energy (349), but again, the cross-shore wind is ruining any chance of quality.
Then we get to the 23rd and 24th. The swell jumps to around 6.2ft to 6.9ft, and the energy is finally getting strong (over 750). But the wind is just too much, and it’s mostly cross-onshore. This is when the conditions start to look more like a kite-surfing day than a surf day at a beach setup like this. If you’re on a twintip, you might be having a blast, but for paddling, it’s going to be tough.
The real standout, and the only thing that gets me a little excited here, is the 28th of August. We’ve got a big jump in size – 11.5ft in the morning, dropping to 9.8ft in the afternoon – with strong to very strong wave energy (2371 in the morning). The period is a solid 10 seconds, which is decent. The wind is still cross, but the sheer amount of swell might be enough to make it interesting at Hookipa. This is a big, powerful swell. It’s not for the faint of heart. At this size, it’s a wave for experts only. It’s still going to be messy with the cross-wind, but there should be some serious power in the water. Keep your wits about you if you paddle out.
After that, the swell drops back down and we get a run of poor conditions through the end of the month and into the first of September. The last day with anything notable is the 27th, which has some size but questionable conditions. The rest of the window looks like a write-off.
So there you have it. A lot of chop, a few days of size, and one big, powerful day to potentially chase if you’re a strong surfer. It’s not a classic stretch, but the ocean’s never boring.
Stay salty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
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251 | 150 | 202 | 187 | 205 | 133 | 130 | 124 | 148 | 71 | 68 | 129 | 140 | 181 | 257 | 339 | 586 | 694 | 694 | 666 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 4:38PM0.67m | 6:50AM0.65m | 4:30PM0.61m | 8:31AM0.64m | 11:00AM0.67m | 12:04PM0.73m | 12:39PM0.78m | 10:25PM0.40m | 1:07PM0.82m | 11:49PM0.44m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 11:35PM0.20m | 11:55AM0.52m | 00:05AM0.21m | 00:47AM0.23m | 2:05AM0.25m | 3:53AM0.24m | 9:00PM0.40m | 5:08AM0.20m | 8:20PM0.39m | |||||||||||
— | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | NE 8 | W 13 | WNW 13 | NNE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | W 10 | WNW 14 | WNW 12 | NW 11 | NNE 6 |
6 | 67 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 133 | 130 | 124 | 148 | 67 | 40 | 40 | 54 | 43 | 19 | 8 | 73 | 56 | 63 | 42 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | NW 11 | NW 10 | N 7 | W 12 | NNE 6 | W 12 | NE 6 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | W 17 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | NW 16 | W 16 | W 16 | W 16 | NW 11 |
1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 23 | 11 | 40 | 8 | 71 | 68 | 23 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 59 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | N 7 | N 7 | W 18 | W 18 | NE 6 | W 17 | W 11 | W 18 | SE 9 | ENE 7 | W 10 | W 17 | W 16 | W 16 | W 16 | N 7 | WNW 12 | SSW 16 | W 15 |
6 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 19 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 98 | 47 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | — | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
251 | 150 | 202 | 187 | 205 | — | 39 | — | — | — | — | 129 | 140 | 181 | 257 | 339 | 586 | 694 | 694 | 666 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 22 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 22 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 9 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 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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