Hookipa Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.94° N 156.37° W

Hookipa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 26 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hookipa sea temperature is
27.0°C
0.1° 

Hookipa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Hookipa surf forecast from 27 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 29 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, E swell with 2,073 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 29 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s 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 Tuesday (Sep 29) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s 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 0.1m 16s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 27) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 29th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 29th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 27th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hookipa over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Sat night, light winds from the ESE by Tue morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Tuesday
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Wave
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Period (s)
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9
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14
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8
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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2073
1797
1461
962
697
643
516
386
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152
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Wind (km/h)
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35
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ESE
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High Tide
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
6:14AM0.81m
3:02PM0.53m
7:46AM0.78m
Low Tide
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
1:07PM0.52m
11:01PM0.13m
00:01AM0.19m
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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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