Hookipa Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.94° N 156.37° W

Hookipa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 29 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hookipa sea temperature is
26.6°C
0.2° 

Hookipa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Hookipa surf forecast from 30 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 6 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 30 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, E swell with 764 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 6 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with NNE 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 Tuesday (Oct 06) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hookipa in the next 16 days are 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 6th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 6th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 30th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hookipa over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
30
Thursday
1
Friday
2
Saturday
3
Sunday
4
Monday
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
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0
1
1
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1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
14
1.4
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.1
E
8
1.1
E
8
1.2
E
7
1.3
E
6
1.1
E
6
0.9
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.8
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
7
0.7
NW
13
0.8
NNW
12
0.8
NNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
253
235
208
212
181
148
138
134
116
83
111
82
67
101
66
79
172
190
171
Wind (km/h)
20
ESE
20
E
20
ESE
15
ESE
25
E
20
E
20
ESE
25
E
20
E
15
E
20
E
20
ENE
20
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
10
ENE
10
NE
10
ENE
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
5:09AM0.84m
3:21PM0.58m
6:14AM0.81m
3:02PM0.53m
7:46AM0.78m
9:33AM0.79m
10:47AM0.81m
10:37PM0.41m
11:35AM0.84m
11:47PM0.50m
Low Tide
9:46PM0.06m
11:20AM0.47m
10:20PM0.08m
1:07PM0.52m
11:01PM0.13m
00:01AM0.19m
1:55AM0.24m
6:42PM0.35m
3:57AM0.26m
6:41PM0.30m
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Temp °C
26
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Feels °C
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27
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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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