
Surf Forecasts:
Hooks surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, SE swell with 91 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hooks this week:
The surf forecast for Hooks over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hooks in the next 16 days are 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hooks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: the next 16 days at Hooks are looking pretty flat and quiet. We’ve got a run of tiny, weak swell and the wind is mostly on it or cross-off, so don’t expect any magic. There’s a real gap of nothing much happening, with only a couple of mornings that might just be worth a paddle if you’re desperate.
The water temp is sitting right around 84°, which is bang on average for this time of year – no surprises there.
The first real chance to get wet comes on Saturday, July 25, in the morning. We’ve got a small 2ft swell sneaking in from the SE, with a short 8-second period and weak energy (62). The wind is a light cross-off from the SSW, keeping things clean. “Surfable but very ordinary” is the call – it’s not going to blow your mind, but if you’re a beginner, it’s about the best you’ll see. The break is exposed to the swell, so it’ll pick up that tiny energy, but it’s fairly consistent. Hooks is a beginner-friendly spot, so the crowds are only sometimes a problem.
After that, we slide back into a long flat spell. Sunday, July 26 has a puff of offshore wind in the morning, but the swell drops to 2ft from the ESE, and the energy is weak (39). It’s clean, but barely worth pulling on a wetsuit. Monday, July 27 morning goes glassy, with a tiny 2ft easterly swell and a period of 8 seconds – energy is only 34. It’s glassy, but it’s tiny.
From Tuesday, July 28 right through to Friday, August 7, the swell hangs between 0.7ft and 2ft. The combined energy never gets out of the double digits, often sitting between 7 and 52. There are a few clean mornings, like Wednesday, July 29 and Thursday, July 30 with gentle offshore winds, but the swell is just too small to do anything with. Even the glassy moments on July 31 and August 1 won’t give you a wave worth paddling for.
The pattern is pretty consistent: tiny swell, mostly cross-onshore or side-shore winds, and the occasional clean window that gets blown out by the afternoon sea breeze. The period stays short, between 4 and 9 seconds, so there’s no real push or shape to the waves.
Honestly, for the whole 16-day window, Saturday morning, July 25 is the standout – and even that’s a very average session. If you’re a beginner, that’s your window. If you’re looking for anything more, you’ll be waiting a long time. The conditions are so small and weak that it’s more of a paddle than a surf. Keep an eye on the longer range, but right now, it’s a quiet spell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 32°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 8 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 5 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
67 | 16 | 44 | 82 | 80 | 62 | 25 | 19 | 39 | 63 | 35 | 30 | 29 | 19 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 38 | 25 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 4:39PM1.73m | 4:44AM1.45m | 5:30PM1.76m | 5:36AM1.45m | 6:19PM1.79m | 6:26AM1.48m | 7:05PM1.82m | 7:14AM1.51m | 7:49PM1.85m | 7:59AM1.55m | 8:31PM1.87m | 8:44AM1.58m | 9:11PM1.87m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:27PM0.28m | 11:17AM0.16m | 00:17AM0.27m | 12:05PM0.16m | 1:06AM0.25m | 12:53PM0.14m | 1:51AM0.21m | 1:39PM0.12m | 2:34AM0.18m | 2:23PM0.10m | 3:13AM0.14m | 3:05PM0.09m | 3:49AM0.12m | |||||||
— | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 40 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 28 |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 25 | 28 | 32 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 35 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 28 | 31 | 35 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 29 | 33 | 38 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | N 3 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 4 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 5 |
— | 12 | 44 | 82 | 80 | 62 | 20 | 19 | 39 | 1 | 35 | 30 | 29 | 19 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 12 | 38 | 25 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 5 | SE 4 | N 3 | ENE 3 | — | NE 6 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | — | ESE 8 | SE 4 | E 6 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | 8 | 2 | 1 | — | 13 | 5 | 1 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | NE 6 | SSE 5 | — | — | — | E 6 | E 7 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 4 | — | — | SSW 3 | S 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | NNW 2 | ESE 8 | — | ENE 6 | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | WSW 3 | SW 3 | S 4 | WSW 3 |
67 | 16 | — | — | 2 | 6 | 25 | 6 | 1 | 63 | — | 3 | — | 16 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 520 | 86 | 42 | 786 | 42 | 29 | 362 | 44 | 42 | 634 | 111 | 747 | 634 | 1055 | 755 | 68 | 772 | 558 | 44 | 407 |
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Information about the Hooks Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Hooks provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hooks can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hooks 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 (Hooks) 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 Hooks 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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