Surf Forecasts:
Hookipa surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, E swell with 1,546 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hookipa this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Hookipa in the next 16 days are 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 5PM. 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 16s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hookipa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s break down what’s in the water for the next couple of weeks.
First few days are a real letdown. Small, choppy, cross-shore conditions and nothing worth paddling out for. We don’t see anything even marginal until Saturday morning, July 25th. The real action starts to build on Sunday, July 26th.
The best window is Sunday, July 26th, and running through the next week. That’s when a solid, long-period groundswell hits the reefs. At Hookipa, look for waves around 6 ft from the E on Sunday, with a very long 16-second period, and the combined energy is strong (1551 to 1829). The water temp is about 79°, which is pretty normal for this time of year.
With a 16-second period, this is proper groundswell. At a reef like Hookipa, that’s ideal—it’ll wrap in and hold its shape. The wind is mostly cross-shore, so it won’t be glassy, but it’s workable. The swell is solid, so if you’re a beginner, it’s likely too big. For the experienced crew, this is the best run of the forecast.
The energy stays high through the end of July and into early August, with waves holding around 6 ft to 7 ft and periods still in the 12 to 14-second range. The wind turns a bit more cross-onshore on some days, adding a little chop, but there’s plenty of power. By Monday, August 3rd, the swell drops to about 4 ft but the period is still long (15-16 seconds), so expect cleaner, more manageable waves. The energy is still moderate (1115), so it’s not a total loss.
The takeaway: Sunday, July 26th through Wednesday, July 30th is your prime time. The earlier part of the week is a write-off, and the very end of the forecast starts to fade. Get your sessions in that last week of July.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 11 | ENE 12 | E 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | E 16 | E 16 | E 16 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 94 | 108 | 192 | 157 | 478 | 393 | 261 | 200 | 239 | 281 | 327 | 336 | 414 | 306 | 687 | 1237 | 1546 | 1449 | 1472 | 1431 | 1121 |
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-on | cross |
High Tide | 9:49AM0.62m | 5:38PM0.60m | 11:30AM0.68m | 12:23PM0.74m | 1:00PM0.80m | 1:32PM0.84m | 11:32PM0.44m | 2:02PM0.87m | 00:28AM0.46m | 2:29PM0.90m | 1:11AM0.49m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 2:16PM0.58m | 2:24AM0.22m | 3:23AM0.21m | 4:27AM0.19m | 5:24AM0.16m | 8:56PM0.42m | 6:12AM0.12m | 9:02PM0.40m | 6:52AM0.09m | 9:16PM0.38m | |||||||||||
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | E 12 | E 11 | N 12 | NE 5 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 15 | E 14 | NE 8 | E 16 | E 16 | E 16 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 |
| kJ | 57 | 55 | 141 | 157 | 3 | 35 | 10 | 9 | 34 | 33 | 18 | 106 | 99 | 306 | 687 | 1237 | 1546 | 1449 | 1472 | 1431 | 1121 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 13 | W 11 | NNE 7 | W 23 | NNW 11 | W 20 | SE 14 | NNW 9 | E 16 | E 16 | ENE 9 | E 18 | E 13 | SW 18 | ENE 8 | SSW 16 | S 16 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 40 | 85 | 2 | 32 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 21 | 78 | 8 | 57 | 123 | 12 | 314 | 146 | 127 | 126 | 133 | 171 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | E 11 | W 16 | N 12 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 15 | W 19 | SW 18 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | SW 19 | ESE 7 | SE 12 | SSW 16 | S 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 38 | 21 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 31 | 5 | 151 | 2 | 196 | 74 | 71 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 12 | E 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | ENE 8 | — | NE 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 94 | 108 | 192 | 116 | 478 | 393 | 261 | 200 | 239 | 281 | 327 | 336 | 414 | — | 414 | — | 283 | 257 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 1 | 9 | 24 | 3 |
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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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