Surf Forecasts:
Hookipa surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, ENE swell with 585 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hookipa this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Hookipa in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) 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 1.3m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hookipa over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight up: for the next couple weeks around Hookipa, it’s a tough stretch. We’ve got nothing but “poor surf conditions” day after day, and you can feel it in the numbers. There’s no standout window to get excited about, and the whole 16-day window is going to be a grind.
Looking at the whole picture, we’ve got a persistent ENE to E tradewind blowing at 12 to 16 mph the whole time, keeping things cross-shore and choppy. There’s never a moment of clean, glassy conditions on offer. The swell direction keeps coming from the ENE or E, which is straight into Hookipa’s optimum from the NNE? No, that’s wrong for this spot. For a reef break that likes NNE, this E/ENE stuff is not going to line up properly. The period stays short, mostly 7 to 8 seconds, so it’s windswell, weak and sectiony.
The first week, from July 10th through the 14th, the combined wave energy sits in the 200s and 300s, which is moderate at best. On the 12th (Sunday) it bumps up to 540 and 547 (moderate wave energy), with a 7ft swell in the morning. But that’s still from ENE, with short 8-second period, and 16 mph cross-winds making it a mess. That 7ft is getting toward the too-big-for-beginners mark, but with those conditions, it’s not going to be a fun paddle anyway. This is strictly for the experienced crew who don’t mind a battle.
The second week, from July 15th onward, things get smaller. Swell heights drop to 3ft to 5ft, still short period (6-8 seconds), and energy stays in the 100s to low 200s (weak to weak-moderate). The 21st of July shows a tick up to 364 (moderate), but it’s the same story: cross-shore wind, short period, and the swell direction still not right.
Honestly, there is no single day I’d recommend as a standout. There’s nothing that ticks the boxes for good wind, good direction, and decent energy all at once. If you’re desperate, the mornings on the 15th or 20th of July have clear skies and a 5ft swell, but you’re still fighting a 12 mph cross-breeze and 7-second junk. For most of us, it’s probably better to wait for a proper groundswell and some lighter winds. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, honest.
Alright, I ain’t gonna sugarcoat it. This is a tough forecast. Keep your eye on it, though – things can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | NE 7 | E 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 426 | 294 | 286 | 334 | 344 | 334 | 340 | 540 | 373 | 305 | 393 | 241 | 172 | 141 | 117 | 156 | 204 | 159 | 128 | 96 | 101 |
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 | 8:18PM0.54m | 12:41PM0.88m | 10:02PM0.49m | 1:27PM0.96m | 11:31PM0.47m | 2:11PM1.02m | 00:39AM0.48m | 2:52PM1.04m | 1:38AM0.50m | 3:31PM1.04m | 2:31AM0.52m | 4:06PM1.01m | 3:24AM0.54m | 4:39PM0.96m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:28AM0.09m | 7:58PM0.48m | 5:25AM0.04m | 8:36PM0.43m | 6:20AM-0.01m | 9:10PM0.39m | 7:11AM-0.04m | 9:44PM0.37m | 7:58AM-0.04m | 10:17PM0.34m | 8:43AM-0.00m | 10:50PM0.32m | 9:25AM0.06m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — |
 | 7:09 | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:08 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 13 | N 8 | W 13 | W 14 | W 14 | W 13 | W 17 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | W 12 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 7 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | NNE 8 | NE 7 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 4 | 13 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 22 | 174 | 173 | 3 | 66 | 68 | 128 | 117 | 156 | 73 | 72 | 65 | 96 | 59 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | — | W 14 | W 19 | W 19 | W 18 | W 18 | W 13 | W 16 | W 16 | W 16 | W 16 | W 14 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | W 18 | W 18 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 |
| kJ | 4 | — | 16 | 7 | 7 | 25 | 24 | 13 | 20 | 20 | 5 | 19 | 15 | 25 | 26 | 44 | 6 | 6 | 72 | 70 | 41 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 10 | S 12 | W 13 | W 17 | W 12 | W 12 | W 20 | W 16 | N 8 | W 19 | W 13 | W 17 | SSW 17 | ESE 8 | W 16 | W 16 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 13 | 6 | 12 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 6 | 30 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 |
| kJ | 426 | 294 | 286 | 334 | 344 | 334 | 340 | 540 | 373 | 305 | 393 | 241 | 172 | 141 | 113 | 111 | 204 | 159 | 128 | 73 | 101 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 9 | 24 | 22 | 9 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
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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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