Hookipa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s cut through the charts and get straight to what matters for the stretch ahead.

The outlook for Hookipa is a bit of a mixed bag, with a long wait for the real goods. Right now, the surf is a tough sell. The wind is coming from the east, blowing cross-shore or cross-onshore most of the time, which is messing up the already tricky conditions. The wave energy is low to moderate (between 112 and 228) for the first few days, and the swell is short and weak. It’s just not doing it for paddle surfing.

We’ve got a solid gap of poor or marginal surf from the 16th right through until the 22nd of July. The water temp is 79°F right now, which feels about average for the time of year, so we can’t even blame the cold. The wind is the main culprit.

Things start to look a little more interesting on the 22nd of July afternoon. We’re seeing a bump in wave energy, hitting 668, and the swell comes up to 5ft from the east with a period of 13 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, and it’ll have some shape to it. The wind is still a cross-shore breeze, but it’s a moderate one, so expect a bit of chop. It’s only a marginal call, but it’s the first hint of life.

The real standout, though, is the last week of July. From the 27th of July, it’s game on. We’re looking at some serious size. On the 27th afternoon, the swell hits 10ft from the ENE, with a period of 15 seconds. That’s a very long period groundswell, and the energy is massive (3251). This is expert territory, no doubt. The wind is a light cross-onshore, so it’s not perfect, but at that size, the reef at Hookipa will handle it. It’s a reef break, so long period swells like this set up well here. The 28th of July pushes it further, with 12ft and a period of 13 seconds, and the energy is off the charts (over 4000). The wind drops to a light breeze, which is a major positive. If you’re an experienced surfer, this is the window to circle. The 29th of July is the best bet, with 13ft from the NE and a 13-second period, and the wind turns cross-shore. The energy is 4620, massive. The crowds are a factor here, they are "sometimes" around, but for waves this size, the lineup will thin out.

So, the call is simple: for the next week and a half, save your energy. The best surf on offer is the 27th through the 29th of July. It’s big, it’s powerful, and it’s for experts only. The wind is manageable, and the waves will have serious punch. If you can paddle, get ready. If you're a beginner, the 13ft stuff is a no-go.

Rusty.

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