Surf Forecasts:
Hookipa surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 10s period, E swell with 4,895 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hookipa this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Hookipa in the next 16 days are 5.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 2AM. 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 14s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hookipa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surf’s up… or at least, it’s trying to be. Look, here’s the deal for the next couple of weeks. We got a window that’s mostly blown out and messy, with a few brief glimpses of something rideable. The first few days are a write-off. Friday and Saturday are all cross-shore wind and lumpy, bumpy conditions. It’s not gonna be pretty. Then we’ve got a little drop in size but the wind stays messy. The real story is late in the run, towards the end of the month. That’s where the potential lives, but it’s a long ways out and we need the conditions to link up.
Right off the bat, Friday morning, the swell is at 7.2ft with a period of 9 seconds, but wind is howling out of the ENE at 15.5 mph. That’s just making it a crumbly mess. The energy is 799, so there’s some push, but it’s all for nothing. Afternoon ain’t much better—picking up to 8.2ft, but the wind picks up to 18.6 mph and it gets lumpy.
Saturday, the swell jumps to a solid 11.5ft, but the wind is up to 21.7 mph. It’s just too much juice with all that wind. It’s a washing machine. Not your friend.
Sunday, the wind backs off a touch to 18.6 mph and goes cross-offshore, which cleans it up a bit. The swell is still 11.5ft in the morning, but by the afternoon it’s dropped to 7.9ft and the period shortens to 8 seconds. The energy is still there, but it’s not the best shape. For the more experienced crew, Sunday afternoon could have some moments, but it’s not a standout.
Monday through Wednesday, the swell backs down to the 3.3-6.6ft range, but the wind stays cross-shore and the period is short. It’s just a grovel-fest.
Then we get to the 23rd. Sunday the 23rd, the swell bumps back up to around 5.2ft with a 9-second period. It’s still on the small side, but the wind is coming out of the E at 12.4 mph as a cross-shore. It’s a bit more hopeful. This is when we first start to see the longer-period stuff on the horizon.
The real highlight, and I mean the one to keep an eye on, is the tail end of the run. On the 27th and 28th, the swell is back up over 8.2ft, with the period climbing to 9 and then 10 seconds. The energy numbers are strong, hitting 1715 on the morning of the 28th. The wind is still cross-shore but a bit lighter, coming out of the ENE. It’s still not perfect, but for Hookipa, this is when the size and the period are starting to get interesting. The direction is from the E, which is close to its optimum from the NNE, but it’s got the size. It’s promising, but it’s over a week away, so keep the salt out of your eyes and don’t book your flight just yet. This could be the one, but we need to get lucky with the wind.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 53mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the ENE on Sat night, moderate winds from the E by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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) | E 9 | E 11 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 794 | 1538 | 2926 | 3021 | 3498 | 4895 | 1459 | 829 | 573 | 358 | 285 | 196 | 183 | 192 | 207 | 160 | 129 | 141 | 133 | 129 | 120 |
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-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:53PM0.89m | 4:08AM0.67m | 4:14PM0.81m | 4:55AM0.67m | 4:29PM0.74m | 5:46AM0.67m | 4:38PM0.67m | 6:50AM0.65m | 4:30PM0.61m | 8:31AM0.64m | 11:00AM0.67m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 9:15AM0.15m | 10:21PM0.22m | 9:53AM0.24m | 10:45PM0.20m | 10:30AM0.34m | 11:10PM0.19m | 11:09AM0.43m | 11:35PM0.20m | 11:55AM0.52m | 00:05AM0.21m | 00:47AM0.23m | 2:05AM0.25m | |||||||||
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 | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 29 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | SSW 14 | NNW 9 | W 12 | W 12 | N 8 | NW 12 | E 9 | W 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 5 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 62 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 27 | 3 | 17 | 14 | 42 | 41 | 38 | 26 | 42 | 31 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 12 | W 17 | W 11 | W 11 | S 18 | W 12 | NNW 8 | N 8 | W 11 | N 8 | W 10 | N 7 | W 11 | N 8 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | NNE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 12 | — | W 11 | S 21 | — | W 19 | S 16 | W 18 | SE 11 | W 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | N 7 | W 7 | W 17 | W 17 | W 16 | ESE 9 | W 18 | W 10 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 9 | — | 7 | 20 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 11 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 |
| kJ | 794 | 1538 | 2926 | 3021 | 3498 | 4895 | 1459 | 829 | 573 | 358 | 285 | 196 | 183 | 192 | 207 | 160 | 129 | 141 | 133 | 129 | 120 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 24 | 33 | 25 | 132 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 9 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 22 | 1 | 9 | 22 | 9 |
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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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