Hookipa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, looking over the surf prospects for our local waters.

Truth is, the next two weeks are a real mixed bag, but not in a good way. For the most part, we’re looking at a whole lot of average-to-poor conditions, with just a couple of windows where it might get interesting. Don’t get your hopes up too high for any clean, classic sessions.

We start off in a pretty rough spot. From Friday the 11th right through to the morning of Tuesday the 22nd of September, it's essentially a write-off. The winds don't line up, and while there’s some swell around, it’s plagued by a persistent cross-shore breeze that keeps everything choppy. On Sunday the 20th, we see a little bump in size with 5ft swell from the East, but the moderate cross-shore wind just kills any chance of clean faces. For over a week, it’s just one of those frustrating stretches where you check the forecast and then decide to take the dog for a walk instead.

The first real glimmer of hope arrives later. Tuesday the 22nd of September afternoon brings a shift. The swell bumps up to a solid 6ft from the East, and the energy jumps up to 586 (moderate). The wind is still cross, but it’s that moderate cross-shore, and the forecast finally pushes it into "marginal" territory. It might be worth a look if the tide cooperates, but I wouldn't call it a standout.

The best chance we’ve got comes on Wednesday the 23rd and Thursday the 24th of September. Wednesday morning sees a solid 8ft swell from the East, cranking the combined energy up to 870 (moderate to strong). The downside is the wind goes cross-onshore, which isn’t ideal, but it’s a gentle breeze. This one is getting into the expert zone for size, and with the period at 9 seconds, it’ll have some shape. The closest we get to a real standout is the morning of Thursday the 24th. The swell is still a meaty 6ft from the ENE, energy is at 776 (moderate to strong), and for the first time in weeks, we get a light, cross-shore breeze. That will clean it up significantly. Look for it to break a bit straighter as it's a beach and reef setup. It won't be perfect, but it's the best on offer in this whole forecast window. The rest of that week slides back into choppy, cross-shore mush.

To be honest, it’s a pretty bleak outlook. We get one short window around the 24th where the stars nearly align, but it’s a long wait. That’s the one to pencil in, and even then, keep your expectations in check.

Rusty.

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