Hookipa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, it's a bit of a slow start. The first few days are looking pretty flat and messy, so don't expect much for the Sunday or Monday. The wind is a persistent cross or cross-onshore, and the swell is short-period and weak. Water temp is sitting at 79°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real sign of life pops up on Wednesday, the 22nd of July, in the afternoon. The swell starts to show some long-period energy (12 seconds) and the combined energy climbs to a moderate 642. It's still only a marginal call, with a cross-shore wind, but it's a step up from the junk we've been looking at. The swell is 5 ft from the East.

Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th are still a bit of a write-off. The wind stays up and the swell period drops back down, making for a choppy, weak mess. The energy is low, in the 200-300 range.

Now, the weekend of the 25th and 26th of July is where things get interesting. Saturday the 25th shows a mix. The morning has a 6 ft east swell with a short period (8 seconds) and moderate energy (508). But the afternoon sees a shift: the swell drops to 2 ft but the period jumps to a very long 16 seconds, with energy at 623. That's a classic groundswell signal. Sunday the 26th of July kicks it up a notch. The morning has a 5 ft east swell with a 16-second period, and the combined energy is a hefty 1419. The afternoon is even bigger, with 5 ft and 1535 energy. The wind is still cross/cross-on, so it's not perfectly clean, but the power is there. This is a standout window for the more experienced crew.

The following week from Monday the 27th of July through to the end of the month is all about marginal, but persistent, surf. The swell holds steady around 5 ft to 7 ft, with periods mostly in the 11-14 second range. The wind is a constant cross-shore from the ENE, so it's never perfect, but there's always some energy to work with. The 28th of July sees a 7 ft pulse from the ENE with a 12-second period, and energy hitting 1408. That's solid, but it's going to be a handful, and the cross-shore wind will keep it from being glassy. For the groms and beginners, watch out when the swell pushes over 5 ft, and definitely when it hits over 8 ft, it's for experts only.

The first few days of August roll in with a mix. The 1st of August is messy with short-period E/ENE swell and strong cross-shore winds. The 2nd of August has a 4 ft swell with a very long 17-second period, but the energy is only moderate (909) and the wind is still cross. It's a tease, really. The 3rd of August is a similar story, with a 4 ft, 16-second period swell and 829 energy. The wind is still cross, so it's a marginal call, but a patient surfer might find a clean-up set at a reef or point.

The best bet overall? The window from the afternoon of the 25th of July through to the 29th of July. The swell is consistent, the period is long, and the energy is high. The wind is a constant issue, never truly offshore, but it's manageable. For the sheer power, the 26th of July (Sunday) afternoon is the standout, with a 5 ft, 16-second period east swell and 1535 energy. It's not beginner-friendly, and the crowds at Hookipa are "sometimes" an issue, but that's a given. The long period from the east is a perfect match for the reef at Hookipa, which loves an east swell. Just remember, that long period at a beach break can straighten out, but on a reef like this, it'll be a beautiful, heavy line.

So, don't paddle out today. Wait for the end of the week. The 26th of July is the one to circle on the calendar.

Rusty.

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