Surf Forecasts:
Hooks surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, E swell with 247 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s 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 (Sep 12) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hooks in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 2AM. 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 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hooks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s be real, folks. I’m lookin’ at the whole picture here, and for Hooks, it’s a pretty bleak run over the next couple of weeks. The start of the period is flat and messy, and we’ve got some long gaps where you’re better off stayin’ home.
The first decent sign of anything doesn’t show up until that Tuesday morning the 22nd, and even then it’s just small. The real standout, the one worth markin’ on your calendar, is Wednesday morning, the 23rd. That’s the only time in the whole 16-day window where the stars nearly align.
That Wednesday morning, the 23rd, we’ve got chest-to-head-high swell pushin’ in (swell height of 6 ft) from the ENE, and here’s the kicker—the wind is glassy. Dead calm, absolutely still. That’s gold, pure gold. The water’s sitting at a warm 84°F, a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so it’ll feel nice on the skin. The combined swell energy is strong (229), which tells you there’s some grunt behind it, but it’s a short-period swell (6 seconds), so don’t expect long, drawn-out lines. It’ll be a bit walled-up and dumpy—fun for a shortboard, maybe too much for a beginner.
The rest of the period? Rough. Most days are a write-off with cross-onshore winds and lumpy conditions. The Wednesday afternoon the 23rd gets onshore again, so that window is tight. Then we’ve got a few days after that with moderate cross-shore breezes and smaller swell, nothing to get excited about.
Honestly, if you can only paddle out once, hit that Wednesday morning glass-off on the 23rd. The rest is a gamble.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ENE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 6 |
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 kJ | 59 | 26 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 75 | 31 | 50 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 35 | 150 | 158 | 212 | 247 | 150 | 176 | 118 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 9:24PM2.10m | 9:52AM2.11m | 10:08PM2.03m | 10:37AM2.09m | 10:50PM1.94m | 11:20AM2.05m | 11:31PM1.85m | 12:02PM2.00m | 00:13AM1.77m | 12:44PM1.94m | 00:55AM1.69m | 1:28PM1.88m | 1:41AM1.64m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:33PM0.03m | 3:53AM0.02m | 4:20PM0.08m | 4:34AM0.06m | 5:06PM0.16m | 5:13AM0.12m | 5:51PM0.25m | 5:53AM0.21m | 6:38PM0.36m | 6:34AM0.30m | 7:28PM0.45m | 7:19AM0.38m | 8:21PM0.52m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — |
 | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — |
mm | 1 | 26 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 |
Temp °C | 30 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 27 | 30 | 34 | 30 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | ESE 7 | SE 5 | E 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | — | E 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 |
| kJ | 2 | 10 | 16 | 1 | 29 | 28 | 75 | 31 | 50 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | 3 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | SE 7 | — | — | SE 5 | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | E 15 | — | — | — | — | ESE 13 | — | SE 9 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 12 | — | — | 7 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 17 | — | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 4 | WSW 2 | — | SSE 4 | — | — | SSW 2 | NE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 6 |
| kJ | 59 | 26 | 27 | 31 | 12 | 1 | — | 16 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 35 | 150 | 158 | 212 | 247 | 150 | 176 | 118 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2065 | 44 | 111 | 1583 | 47 | 46 | 42 | 29 | 42 | 1268 | 42 | 365 | 365 | 1091 | 1302 | 365 | 229 | 365 | 286 | 174 |
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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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