Surf Forecasts:
Hooks surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, SSE swell with 184 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s. 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 11PM. 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 (Jul 27) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hooks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ over the next couple of weeks.
Alright, I gotta be straight with you—this is a grim stretch for Hooks. We’re lookin’ at a long, flat spell with hardly any juice to get excited about. The first proper chance to even think about paddling out doesn’t show up until Saturday morning, July 25th, and even then it’s pretty weak. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothin’ weird there.
So, from now until Friday, July 24th, it’s basically a write-off. The swell is tiny, under 2ft, and the wind is mostly cross or cross-on, makin’ for messy, choppy conditions. The combined energy is low, sittin’ between 12 and 36 (weak energy), just nothin’ to work with.
The first faint glimmer comes on Saturday, July 25th, morning. We get a weak 2ft SE swell at 8 seconds, but the wind is light and cross-off from the WSW, keepin’ the surface clean. It’s surfable waves but very ordinary—don’t expect much. The energy is still weak at 64. That afternoon, the wind swings light and the swell shifts to 2ft ESE, but it’s cross-shore and ripply, so no better.
Sunday, July 26th, morning has a clean offshore WNW breeze at 12 mph, but the swell is only 2ft from the E at 8 seconds. Energy is a measly 29. It’s clean, but it’s tiny. The afternoon gets a little better with 2ft ESE and a cross-off wind, but still just barely surfable.
After that, it’s back to tiny, weak waves through the end of the month. The best of a bad lot is probably Friday, July 31st, afternoon, when it goes glassy and clean with a 3ft SE swell, period 6 seconds. Combined energy is still only 46. It’s surfable, but barely.
The first week of August doesn’t bring any relief. Saturday, August 1st, morning is glassy and calm with 2ft SE swell, but the energy is only 50. The afternoon gets a bigger 3ft SE swell with 8-second period and energy of 140 (moderate energy), but the wind is onshore, so it’s blown out.
All in all, the only day that even comes close to bein’ worth a look is Saturday, July 25th, morning at Hooks. The swell is small (2ft SE), but the light cross-off wind keeps it clean. It’s a beginner-friendly wave—tiny, weak, and nothin’ special. But if you’re desperate, that’s your window. For everyone else, it’s a long wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 8 | SSE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
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 kJ | 105 | 75 | 124 | 124 | 68 | 55 | 36 | 22 | 19 | 33 | 25 | 24 | 35 | 64 | 62 | 19 | 29 | 51 | 19 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:12AM1.62m | 2:55PM1.75m | 3:00AM1.53m | 3:46PM1.73m | 3:51AM1.48m | 4:39PM1.73m | 4:44AM1.45m | 5:30PM1.76m | 5:36AM1.45m | 6:19PM1.79m | 6:26AM1.48m | 7:05PM1.82m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:43PM0.21m | 8:52AM0.08m | 9:40PM0.26m | 9:41AM0.12m | 10:35PM0.28m | 10:29AM0.15m | 11:27PM0.28m | 11:17AM0.16m | 00:17AM0.27m | 12:05PM0.16m | 1:06AM0.25m | 12:53PM0.14m | 1:51AM0.21m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | 8:27 | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — |
mm | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | 9 |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 9 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | S 5 | E 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 124 | 34 | 8 | 36 | 22 | 17 | 12 | 9 | 24 | 35 | 64 | 62 | 15 | 29 | 51 | 22 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | ESE 5 | SE 5 | — | ESE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | 13 | 13 | — | — | 25 | — | — | — | — | 10 | 6 | — | 19 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | S 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | S 5 | — | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SSW 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | W 3 |
| kJ | 105 | 75 | 124 | 98 | 68 | 55 | 23 | — | 19 | 33 | 4 | 12 | 28 | — | 35 | — | — | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 46 | 1421 | 1465 | 29 | 42 | 798 | 29 | 155 | 428 | 47 | 47 | 462 | 47 | 29 | 35 | 47 | 96 | 29 | 111 |
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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).
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