Surf Forecasts:
Hookipa surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, NE swell with 3,079 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hookipa this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Hookipa in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) 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 0.9m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hookipa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. I've been staring at the charts for this stretch and I gotta be straight with you – it's a tough one. We're looking at a 16-day window, and honestly, for the first week and a half, it's a write-off. There's a big fat gap with no surf worth paddling out for.
From Tuesday the 11th of August all the way through to the weekend, you're looking at nothing but short-period, wind-affected slop. The wind is a constant cross or cross-onshore, and the energy is just not there. The swell is mostly from the east, around 5ft, but with a period of only 7 or 8 seconds, it's just a messy, lumpy.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Monday the 17th of August. There's a big spike in the combined energy – we're talking 2802 (very strong energy) – and the swell height jumps to 12ft, pumping from the NE. The wind goes cross-offshore, which is a massive plus. Hookipa is the only spot on the cards, and this is the one to circle. This is a serious, expert-only wave at that size. The NE direction is a touch off the ideal NNE, but with that much power and a clean cross-off breeze, the reef will be firing. The water temp is about average for the time of year at 80°F, so just board shorts.
But hold on, it's a one-day wonder. After that Monday clean-up, the wind shifts back cross-shore, the swell drops back under 5ft, and by Tuesday the 18th of August we're back to choppy, weak conditions. The rest of the second week looks like more of the same – small, short-period E swell with a constant cross breeze. The combined energy struggles to get past 250 (moderate) for most of it. There's a tiny blip of 1ft on Friday the 21st of August from the WNW, but with a period of 9 seconds and cross-on winds, it's not worth getting excited about.
So, the long and short of it: there's one standout day. Mark your calendar for Monday the 17th of August. Get to Hookipa early if you're an expert. Otherwise, the rest of the fortnight is a good time to check the wax supply or go for a hike.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 80mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the ENE on Fri morning, near gales from the E by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | NE 11 | NNE 10 | NNW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 243 | 243 | 223 | 220 | 220 | 226 | 266 | 333 | 439 | 560 | 528 | 600 | 1121 | 1540 | 2201 | 1661 | 1796 | 2182 | 2802 | 2089 | 291 |
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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 2:30PM1.01m | 1:49AM0.56m | 3:01PM0.99m | 2:37AM0.61m | 3:29PM0.95m | 3:22AM0.64m | 3:53PM0.89m | 4:08AM0.67m | 4:14PM0.81m | 4:55AM0.67m | 4:29PM0.74m | 5:46AM0.67m | 4:38PM0.67m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:08PM0.31m | 7:53AM0.03m | 9:32PM0.27m | 8:35AM0.07m | 9:57PM0.24m | 9:15AM0.15m | 10:21PM0.22m | 9:53AM0.24m | 10:45PM0.20m | 10:30AM0.34m | 11:10PM0.19m | 11:09AM0.43m | 11:35PM0.20m | ||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 50 | 10 | 2 | 5 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | ESE 13 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | NE 11 | NNE 10 | NNW 8 |
| kJ | 12 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 55 | 6 | 6 | 2201 | 1661 | 1796 | 2182 | 2802 | 2089 | 291 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 13 | W 10 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | W 12 | NE 10 | W 12 | W 12 | NNW 8 | W 11 | W 11 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | E 8 |
| kJ | 8 | 2 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 165 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | W 15 | W 19 | W 13 | W 18 | N 10 | NW 9 | NE 11 | W 12 | W 12 | W 18 | W 11 | W 15 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | W 11 |
| kJ | 3 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | SW 3 |
| kJ | 243 | 243 | 223 | 220 | 220 | 226 | 266 | 333 | 439 | 560 | 528 | 600 | 1121 | 1540 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 145 | 150 | 150 | 38 | 92 | 132 | 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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