Surf Forecasts:
Hooks surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, SE swell with 69 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hooks in the next 16 days are 0.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) 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 0.7m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hooks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me break this down for you. It’s Rusty here.
Right now, and for the next couple of weeks, it's flat as a pancake at Hooks. Don’t bother paddling out. The first few days are a total write-off with tiny, weak 1ft to 1ft ESE slop and short periods. The wind is mostly okay but the swell just isn’t there. There’s a long, boring gap with almost nothing to get excited about.
Around the middle of next week, things perk up a little. On Wednesday the 26th of August, we start to see some pulse. The morning is still tiny at 1ft from the ESE, but now the energy is climbing – you can feel it with combined energy at (117). That’s when the period jumps to 16 seconds. A very long period groundswell! That’s a game changer for the point. The wind is light and variable, so it cleans up nicely. The afternoon gets even more interesting – the swell bumps to 4ft from the SE, period still a beefy 16 seconds, and the energy rockets up to (963). That is strong wave energy. The catch? The wind goes cross-onshore, bringing a little bump. Still, that long period will punch through and offer some nice lines down the point.
The next day, Thursday the 27th of August, holds onto that energy. In the morning it's 2ft from the ESE with a 13-second period and (221) energy, and the wind is cross-offshore. Get ready for some clean, sneaky fun. By the afternoon, the wind swings to a clean offshore from the west, with 2ft ESE swell and 12-second period (153 energy). This is the standout session. Not huge, but quality.
Friday the 28th of August keeps it going with 2ft, 11-second ESE swell and light winds. Saturday the 29th sees a little drop-off, but the morning still has clean 2ft ESE swell. After that, onshore winds kick in and the whole thing fades away into the first days of September – back to the doldrums with weak onshore slop.
If you’re looking for the best, aim for Thursday afternoon the 27th and Friday the 28th. The swell direction is ESE, which is a solid match for Hooks’ optimum NE. It’s small, yes, but with that long period and offshore wind, it will be clean and the sets will have punch. The water temp is nothing unusual for the time of year – average. The crowd can be an issue here though, it gets busy, so get in early.
Remember, it stays small and clean, not big and gnarly. Nothing here is over 5ft, so it’s fine for all levels, but the long period might push through a little more than the size suggests. For beginners, it’s gentle.
Alright. Stay wet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 36°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 34°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 4 | ESE 11 |
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26 | 32 | 57 | 36 | 56 | 26 | 15 | 69 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 15 | 14 | 28 | 16 | 12 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:25PM1.85m | 1:33AM1.65m | 2:12PM1.80m | 2:19AM1.57m | 3:01PM1.77m | 3:10AM1.53m | 3:55PM1.76m | 4:04AM1.51m | 4:50PM1.78m | 4:59AM1.53m | 5:43PM1.82m | 5:53AM1.58m | 6:32PM1.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:06PM0.33m | 8:06AM0.23m | 9:02PM0.39m | 8:56AM0.29m | 9:57PM0.42m | 9:47AM0.32m | 10:50PM0.43m | 10:39AM0.32m | 11:41PM0.41m | 11:30AM0.30m | 00:29AM0.38m | 12:21PM0.28m | 1:16AM0.33m | ||||||||
6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
— | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | 10 | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 28 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 6 |
Temp °C | 32 | 36 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 28 | 31 | 34 | 25 | 30 | 34 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 |
Feels °C | 34 | 38 | 34 | 33 | 35 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 28 | 34 | 36 | 28 | 32 | 36 | 35 | 29 | 33 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | NE 5 | S 4 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | S 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | ESE 9 | SE 5 | ESE 8 | SSE 5 | SE 4 | SE 5 | ESE 12 | SE 5 |
26 | 23 | 57 | 36 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 24 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 16 | 21 | 14 | 17 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 22 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | NE 5 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | NE 6 | ESE 9 | S 4 | — | ESE 8 | SSE 4 | E 15 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 13 | ESE 9 | ESE 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 12 | E 8 | ESE 9 |
14 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 3 | — | 14 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 28 | 1 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | E 6 | — | E 5 | — | — | E 16 | E 15 | E 7 | E 14 | E 14 | — | ESE 13 | E 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | E 8 | E 9 | ESE 11 |
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 4 | — | 17 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | SE 8 | — | WNW 2 | ESE 9 | S 4 | — | SE 8 | W 3 | S 4 | SE 4 | WSW 2 | — | SE 4 | SW 2 | SSE 5 | SW 3 | WSW 3 | SW 3 | SE 4 | — |
1 | 32 | — | 1 | 56 | 10 | — | 69 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 1 | — | 10 | 2 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 611 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 634 | 765 | 1268 | 2065 | 1590 | 765 | 46 | 47 | 428 | 285 | 111 | 42 | 86 | 29 | 111 | 365 |
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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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