
Surf Forecasts:
Hookipa surf forecast from 25 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 1 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, E swell with 1,820 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 1 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period with E 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 (Oct 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hookipa in the next 16 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) 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 0.5m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 01) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 1st Oct) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 1st Oct) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 27th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hookipa over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sun afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Tue night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
569 | 541 | 625 | 742 | 1204 | 1349 | 1374 | 1820 | 1615 | 1312 | 1026 | 773 | 708 | 612 | 505 | 513 | 382 | 464 | 357 | 377 | |
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-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:41AM0.70m | 1:47PM0.82m | 2:17AM0.77m | 2:09PM0.78m | 2:54AM0.83m | 2:30PM0.74m | 3:34AM0.86m | 2:51PM0.68m | 4:18AM0.86m | 3:09PM0.63m | 5:09AM0.84m | 3:21PM0.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:48PM0.21m | 7:33AM0.21m | 8:06PM0.16m | 8:12AM0.24m | 8:27PM0.11m | 8:53AM0.28m | 8:50PM0.08m | 9:35AM0.34m | 9:16PM0.06m | 10:22AM0.40m | 9:46PM0.06m | 11:20AM0.47m | 10:20PM0.08m | |||||||
— | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | N 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | N 9 | N 9 | NW 16 | WNW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NNW 16 | NNW 15 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | E 14 | E 10 | E 11 | E 14 | E 13 |
54 | 44 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 13 | 66 | 21 | 54 | 61 | 175 | 193 | 173 | 113 | 96 | 140 | 104 | 87 | 96 | 84 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | W 17 | W 16 | NW 21 | WNW 19 | NW 18 | N 9 | SW 16 | NNW 20 | NW 18 | NW 12 | NW 12 | E 14 | E 15 | E 14 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | E 14 | E 11 | NW 10 |
29 | 6 | 5 | 17 | 37 | 49 | 13 | 10 | 38 | 83 | 24 | 23 | 34 | 106 | 92 | 94 | 61 | 59 | 58 | 26 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 17 | E 13 | NW 21 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 17 | SW 17 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | NNW 12 | E 16 | WNW 12 | E 12 | E 11 | WSW 16 | E 13 | NNW 11 | NW 11 | WSW 12 |
6 | 3 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 29 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 14 | 45 | 13 | 11 | 58 | 25 | 88 | 47 | 30 | 29 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 |
569 | 541 | 625 | 742 | 1204 | 1349 | 1374 | 1820 | 1615 | 1312 | 1026 | 773 | 708 | 612 | 505 | 513 | 382 | 464 | 357 | 377 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 24 | 33 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 143 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 33 | 22 | 22 | 99 | 1 | 28 | 1 | 0 |
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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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