Surf Forecasts:
Hooks surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 9s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period, SE swell with 124 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 9s period with ESE 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hooks in the next 16 days are 0.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hooks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here again.
Straight up, the outlook for Hooks is pretty flat for the next two weeks. We’ve got a long stretch of poor surf starting now and running through the end of August. The water temp is about normal for this time of year, so at least that’s comfortable.
The first time you’ll see anything even close to surfable is the morning of Monday, August 31. We’re talking waves around 3 ft from the SE, a short period of 6 seconds, and a combined wave energy of just 47 (weak). The wind is light and cross-off from the SW, keeping it clean. Not a standout, but it’s the first you’ll want to look at.
The real highlight comes on the morning of Wednesday, September 2. A south-east swell at 3 ft, 11-second period, and the combined energy is moderate at 186. The wind is glassy from the WNW, so conditions will be clean. The swell direction is a bit off the optimum NE for Hooks, but the glassy conditions make this the best session in the whole forecast. It’s still small, but for a beginner-friendly spot that’s fairly consistent, this is your pick.
After that, it’s back to poor conditions. Don’t hold your breath.
Best on offer: The morning of Wednesday, September 2 at Hooks. Small, clean, and the only real window of quality in the whole 16 days.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 33°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SE 3 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | SSE 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 13 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 5 | SE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 4 | S 5 | ESE 10 | SE 4 | ESE 10 |
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 kJ | 14 | 8 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 124 | 14 | 14 | 110 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 14 | 20 | 9 | 31 | 9 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:55PM1.76m | 4:04AM1.51m | 4:50PM1.78m | 4:59AM1.53m | 5:43PM1.82m | 5:53AM1.58m | 6:32PM1.87m | 6:43AM1.64m | 7:17PM1.91m | 7:30AM1.70m | 8:00PM1.94m | 8:14AM1.76m | 8:40PM1.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:47AM0.32m | 10:50PM0.43m | 10:39AM0.32m | 11:41PM0.41m | 11:30AM0.30m | 00:29AM0.38m | 12:21PM0.28m | 1:16AM0.33m | 1:10PM0.24m | 1:58AM0.27m | 1:57PM0.20m | 2:38AM0.21m | 2:41PM0.16m | 3:15AM0.16m | |||||||
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 | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — |
 | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — |
mm | — | 5 | 18 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 17 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 28 | 30 | 33 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 25 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 29 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 35 | 30 | 32 | 35 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 27 | 30 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 35 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | — | SSE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 9 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 8 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 12 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 4 | E 7 | ESE 4 | SE 5 | E 14 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | 14 | — | 6 | 7 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 19 | 11 | 27 | 16 | 7 | 22 | 22 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 24 | 4 | 38 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 13 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 12 | ESE 8 | ESE 12 | E 8 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | ESE 11 | E 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 14 | ESE 10 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 6 | 14 | 5 | 24 | 23 | 5 | 3 | 22 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | — | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | E 7 | ESE 12 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | — | E 16 | E 15 | — | E 14 |
| kJ | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | 17 | 16 | 1 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 5 | 4 | — | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 3 | — | WSW 2 | SSE 5 | WSW 2 | — | SE 12 | SW 3 | W 3 | SE 12 | S 5 | — | SE 4 | S 3 | — | SE 4 | S 5 | WSW 3 | SE 4 | SSW 4 |
| kJ | — | 8 | — | 1 | 14 | 1 | — | 124 | 2 | 2 | 110 | 11 | — | 7 | 2 | — | 14 | 20 | 1 | 31 | 27 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 747 | 2065 | 264 | 520 | 484 | 111 | 362 | 496 | 50 | 737 | 206 | 39 | 47 | 552 | 92 | 92 | 1268 | 47 | 155 | 845 | 44 |
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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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