Surf Forecasts:
Hooks surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 10s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, ESE swell with 97 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 10s 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hooks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s have a look at Hooks.
Honestly, the first week or so is a proper write-off. We’re looking at a run of tiny, weak, and messy surf that just isn’t going to get you excited. From Wednesday the 26th of August all the way through to around the 8th of September, there’s hardly a wave worth paddling for. The swell is mostly under 2ft, with periods all over the place but often short and weak, and the wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, chopping everything up. The combined swell energy is mostly in the 20s to 60s (weak), so there’s just no power behind it. You’d be better off finding something else to do for a while.
There is a glimmer on the morning of Wednesday the 2nd of September, where it goes glassy with a tiny 2ft swell from the ESE, but it’s still really weak (58 energy) and the wave comment says it’s “surfable but very ordinary.” Not worth a special trip.
Then, on the morning of Saturday the 5th of September, we finally get a proper offshore wind from the WNW, but again, it’s only 2ft and weak (44 energy). It’s clean, but tiny.
The real story here is that we have to wait all the way until Wednesday the 9th of September. That’s when things finally get interesting. The morning of the 9th, we’ve got a 4ft swell from the east with a 7-second period, and a clean offshore wind from the WSW. The combined energy jumps to 304 (moderate), and the wave comment says “expect good surf conditions.” That’s the first real sign of life. The afternoon is even better with 5ft from the east and a clean cross-off wind from the SSW, energy at 468 (moderate). This is the standout session of the whole outlook.
And then Thursday the 10th of September morning? That’s the big one for experienced surfers only. We’re looking at a solid 8ft swell from the ESE, an 8-second period, and a clean cross-off wind from the WNW. The combined energy is a massive 1032 (strong), and the wave comment is “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” That’s a lot of power, and it’s going to be a proper handful. The afternoon on the same day gets messy with a strong cross-on wind, so the morning is the window.
So, to sum it up: if you want to surf Hooks, you’ve got a long, flat, and frustrating gap until the 9th of September. The standouts are the morning of the 9th with clean 4ft-5ft east swell, and the absolute highlight is the morning of the 10th of September with that 8ft ESE swell under clean offshore winds—but that’s only for the experienced crew. The water temp is around 82°F, which is about 1°F cooler than average for this time of year, so nothing too unusual.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | SE 10 | SE 5 | ESE 9 | SE 4 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
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22 | 25 | 18 | 16 | 51 | 16 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 13 | 22 | 33 | 33 | 41 | 21 | 58 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 8:00PM1.94m | 8:14AM1.76m | 8:40PM1.96m | 8:57AM1.83m | 9:20PM1.95m | 9:39AM1.88m | 9:59PM1.93m | 10:20AM1.92m | 10:39PM1.89m | 11:04AM1.96m | 11:22PM1.84m | 11:50AM1.98m | 00:08AM1.78m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:57PM0.20m | 2:38AM0.21m | 2:41PM0.16m | 3:15AM0.16m | 3:23PM0.14m | 3:52AM0.11m | 4:05PM0.14m | 4:28AM0.08m | 4:47PM0.15m | 5:06AM0.07m | 5:33PM0.19m | 5:48AM0.08m | 6:24PM0.25m | ||||||||
6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
— | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | |
mm | 2 | 1 | 19 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 33 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | SE 10 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 9 | SSE 5 | SE 4 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
22 | 25 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 24 | 7 | 26 | 24 | 6 | 13 | 22 | 33 | 33 | 41 | 21 | 58 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | E 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 12 | E 12 | ESE 8 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | ESE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 15 | ESE 13 |
1 | 1 | 18 | 16 | 5 | 16 | 28 | 3 | 3 | 23 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 17 | E 16 | E 15 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | — | — | E 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | SE 10 |
1 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 3 | S 4 | — | SE 4 | SSW 4 | — | SE 4 | SSE 4 | — | SE 4 | SE 3 | — | ENE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 2 | — |
— | 2 | 9 | — | 51 | 19 | — | 16 | 12 | — | 6 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 111 | 2075 | 96 | 155 | 1584 | 29 | 111 | 803 | 68 | 552 | 428 | 779 | 626 | 772 | 779 | 1268 | 1268 | 1495 | 1496 | 1589 | 42 |
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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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