Surf Forecasts:
Hookipa surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, E swell with 985 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hookipa this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Hookipa in the next 16 days are 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hookipa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, talking in feet and Fahrenheit. This is a tough one.
Honestly, the next two weeks are a grind. We’re looking at a long, frustrating stretch of poor to marginal conditions at Hookipa. Everything has the same problem: a persistent cross-shore wind, mostly from the ENE, and never a clean window of proper offshore flow. It’s going to be choppy, bumpy, and frustrating.
Starting from Saturday the 12th, it’s just no good. Tiny swell, messy cross-shore wind, and the wave comment says it all: “poor surf conditions.” That holds through the weekend and into the start of the next week. There’s a bit more energy arriving by Thursday the 17th, with a 8 ft swell from the E and a period of 10 seconds. Combined energy jumps up to 989 (moderate), but that ENE wind at 16 mph is still cross-shore, turning it into a lumpy mess. The wave comment for that Thursday is still “poor surf conditions.” This pattern doesn't let up. Through the 20th and 21st, we’ve got chest-to-head high waves (around 6 ft) but that persistent cross-wind just kills any real quality.
The only time the score even flickers to a "1" or a "2" is around Tuesday the 22nd and Wednesday the 23rd. It’s still not great, but the combined energy jumps up to 1093 and then 1427 (strong wave energy) on the 23rd with an 8 ft, 10-second swell from the E. The wave comment changes from "poor" to "marginal surf forecast." I’d call that the best on offer, but it’s a long way off and the wind is still a cross-shore. At that size, 8 ft, it’s only for experienced surfers, and the cross-wind won't make it pretty. The long gap of poor conditions before that is about nine days of waiting.
After that, the end of the month (26th and 27th) sees a swell shift to NNW and then N with a longer period of 12 seconds, offering a bit more potential shape, but the wind stays stubbornly cross-shore from the E at 16 mph. The water temp at the start is 80°, which is totally normal for this time of year.
Bottom line: there is no standout session in this forecast. The wind is the villain here. If you’re desperate, keep an eye on that Wednesday the 23rd bump, but manage expectations hard. It’s a kite-surfing kind of setup for the next two weeks, not a paddle-surfing one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | E 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 13 | E 12 | NNE 8 | E 10 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 128 | 173 | 135 | 135 | 135 | 110 | 100 | 69 | 52 | 69 | 78 | 76 | 166 | 250 | 450 | 985 | 872 | 699 | 600 | 450 | 527 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:03PM0.77m | 3:50AM0.79m | 3:19PM0.71m | 4:28AM0.78m | 3:31PM0.65m | 5:10AM0.76m | 3:35PM0.60m | 6:00AM0.72m | 3:20PM0.56m | 7:17AM0.67m | 9:41AM0.67m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 9:06AM0.25m | 9:22PM0.14m | 9:44AM0.32m | 9:43PM0.13m | 10:21AM0.39m | 10:05PM0.14m | 11:01AM0.46m | 10:27PM0.16m | 11:53AM0.52m | 10:52PM0.19m | 11:25PM0.23m | 00:27AM0.27m | |||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 17 |
| kJ | 105 | 99 | 135 | 135 | 135 | 110 | 100 | 69 | 41 | 35 | 78 | 70 | 11 | 39 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 27 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | NW 9 | ENE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 14 | E 13 | E 12 | E 11 | E 10 | NNE 9 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | NW 10 | NW 10 | W 9 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 128 | 3 | 46 | 8 | 7 | 17 | 6 | 16 | 52 | 69 | 59 | 76 | 8 | 30 | 30 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | NW 15 | WNW 13 | NW 13 | WNW 12 | ESE 8 | NNE 10 | NE 8 | W 19 | W 19 | WSW 18 | NW 9 | NW 10 | W 16 | W 20 | NW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 17 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 9 | E 4 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | E 7 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | — | 173 | 22 | 73 | 51 | 49 | 25 | 31 | 50 | 43 | 56 | 66 | 166 | 250 | 450 | 985 | 872 | 699 | 600 | 450 | 527 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 22 | 9 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 9 |
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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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