Surf Forecasts:
Hookipa surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, ENE swell with 363 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with NE 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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hookipa in the next 16 days are 1.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 5AM. 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 3s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hookipa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, let's have a look at what's on offer around Hookipa.
Straight up, I’ve gotta be honest with you – it’s a tough stretch. The whole 16-day window is filled with poor surf conditions. We’re looking at a lot of days with messy, cross-shore wind and short-period, weak swell. There’s no standout day in the first week or even the second. It’s one of those periods where you’re better off doing something else unless you’re desperate for a paddle.
The only name in the game is Hookipa (Maui) , a reef break that’s fairly consistent but needs that clean, offshore wind from the south to really shine, and we just aren't seeing that. The wind is stuck onshore or cross-shore for nearly the entire forecast. In the first few days, we’ve got a bit of swell on Wednesday the 9th. The morning offers some waist-high 3 ft swell from the east with a period of 13 seconds – that’s a nice, long period which would normally give some good shape, but the cross wind (15 km/h) and light chop won't do it any favours. The water temp is 80°F, which is about average for this time of year.
Things actually get a little bigger but uglier from there. On Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th, the swell stays around 3 ft to 5 ft, but the period drops to a weak 7 or 8 seconds, and the wind keeps blowing cross-shore. It'll be bumpy. The second week is more of the same – persistent moderate breeze cross-shore, even on the 17th and 18th when the swell bumps up to 6 ft. But with such short periods (8 seconds) and cross wind, that’s just a messy, blown-out shore break. For a point or reef like Hookipa, this is a major letdown. Crowds are sometimes a factor here, but honestly, I don’t think many will be out in this.
The only slight flicker might be the 22nd, when the period lifts to 9 seconds and the swell holds at 4 ft, but the cross wind kills it again. There’s just no clean window here. Even on the 15th, when we get a brief light offshore wind from the north, the swell only manages 3 ft with a 7-second period – not exactly worth the trip.
For a spot this exposed and consistent, it’s a long blank run. But don’t lose hope – forecasts can change, and it doesn’t stay like this forever.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 215 | 232 | 220 | 238 | 166 | 132 | 350 | 245 | 163 | 128 | 94 | 119 | 112 | 107 | 110 | 173 | 161 | 125 | 104 | 93 | 71 |
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-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 1:54PM0.92m | 1:53AM0.67m | 2:19PM0.89m | 2:33AM0.73m | 2:42PM0.84m | 3:12AM0.77m | 3:03PM0.77m | 3:50AM0.79m | 3:19PM0.71m | 4:28AM0.78m | 3:31PM0.65m | 5:10AM0.76m | 3:35PM0.60m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:20PM0.23m | 7:47AM0.14m | 8:41PM0.19m | 8:27AM0.19m | 9:02PM0.16m | 9:06AM0.25m | 9:22PM0.14m | 9:44AM0.32m | 9:43PM0.13m | 10:21AM0.39m | 10:05PM0.14m | 11:01AM0.46m | 10:27PM0.16m | ||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — |
mm | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | ENE 11 | NNE 8 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ESE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 215 | 202 | 144 | 137 | 93 | 126 | 34 | 245 | 163 | 128 | 94 | 119 | 112 | 107 | 110 | 19 | 161 | 125 | 104 | 93 | 71 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NW 11 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 10 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | ENE 9 | ESE 8 | ENE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | NW 12 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 26 | 110 | 87 | 33 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 50 | 60 | 90 | 88 | 6 | 25 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 17 | 43 | 55 | 55 | 57 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | W 18 | W 16 | W 16 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | W 17 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 15 | SE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | W 10 | W 22 | NW 11 | W 20 | E 11 | E 10 |
| kJ | 20 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 20 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 30 | 10 | 18 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 11 | — | — | — | E 3 | E 9 | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 211 | 232 | 220 | 238 | 166 | 132 | 350 | — | — | — | 6 | 103 | 43 | 39 | 20 | 173 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 33 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 9 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 1 | 22 | 9 | 0 |
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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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