Surf Forecasts:
Hookipa surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, E swell with 2,187 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period with ENE 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 08) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hookipa in the next 16 days are 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hookipa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, it’s Rusty. Let’s talk surf. This forecast is a slow starter, with nothing good for the next few days. You’re looking at a dry spell right up until early next week before any real chance to paddle out.
Hookipa is a no-go right now. There’s a 7ft east swell with a weak period and a stiff 25 km/h cross-shore breeze, churning up the ocean. Water temp is about 80°, which is normal for now, but you’re not gonna care about that when the waves are junk.
The 3rd and 4th are much the same – that easterly wind is just relentless. On Friday the 4th, we see more size with a 7ft swell from the east and a long 14-second interval pushing a lot of energy, but it’s still all cross-shore chop. It’s rated as marginal at best. This carries on through the weekend and into Monday the 7th: waves around 8ft to 8ft from the ENE, good energy, but messy as hell. This is kite-surfing conditions, not clean surf.
Tuesday the 8th is the one to watch. That morning we get a clean offshore breeze from the south at about 12 km/h, tidying up a 5ft NE groundswell. That’s your window. And the afternoon? Straight up glassy. The wind drops out completely. A 4ft wave with no wind. That’s the pick of the whole forecast.
And then it’s gone. Wednesday the 9th drops off to small, weak waves. There’s a little spike on Friday the 11th: a 7ft ENE swell with light winds that might be alright, but it’s still a marginal bet.
The second week is poor. From Saturday the 12th, it’s all small, weak swells with onshore or cross-shore winds. The energy dries up and the periods shorten. It’s a flat spell. That Tuesday glass-off is your only real shot.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | NE 10 | E 9 | E 13 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 579 | 453 | 375 | 355 | 492 | 732 | 2005 | 2035 | 1901 | 1792 | 1713 | 1338 | 1485 | 1703 | 1771 | 1647 | 978 | 471 | 276 | 225 |
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 | cross | cross | off | off | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 4:12PM0.61m | 7:59AM0.72m | 10:08AM0.75m | 11:27AM0.82m | 12:16PM0.88m | 11:19PM0.44m | 12:53PM0.92m | 00:22AM0.51m | 1:25PM0.93m | 1:10AM0.59m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 11:40PM0.14m | 00:37AM0.17m | 2:13AM0.19m | 4:02AM0.18m | 7:38PM0.37m | 5:19AM0.14m | 7:45PM0.32m | 6:16AM0.12m | 8:01PM0.27m | |||||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 14 | E 14 | N 13 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | NE 10 | E 9 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 89 | 167 | 145 | 196 | 492 | 732 | 3 | 25 | 35 | 1792 | 1713 | 1338 | 1485 | 1703 | 1771 | 1647 | 978 | 471 | 276 | 223 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 10 | E 18 | E 16 | NW 9 | NW 9 | S 13 | NNE 11 | SSW 12 | NNE 10 | N 9 | N 8 | N 10 | N 9 | N 8 | WSW 16 | E 14 | ESE 6 | NE 9 | E 13 |
| kJ | 5 | 4 | 25 | 81 | 3 | 3 | 82 | 25 | 137 | 33 | 24 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 18 | 51 | 144 | 133 | 118 | 225 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | S 21 | N 13 | S 20 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | N 11 | N 11 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | NNW 13 | W 17 | W 15 | E 14 | W 10 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 35 | 33 | 9 | 9 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 18 | 138 | 347 | 239 | 89 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 14 | E 14 | ENE 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | ESE 6 | SSW 10 | — |
| kJ | 579 | 453 | 375 | 355 | 355 | 365 | 2005 | 2035 | 1901 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 67 | 271 | 274 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 9 | 24 | 9 | 9 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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