Surf Forecasts:
Hooks surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, SE swell with 102 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. 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 1.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hooks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at the wave situation for the Hooks over the next couple of weeks.
Well, to be honest, it's a lean stretch. The water is a warm 84°F, which is bang on average for this time of year, so that's one thing to be stoked about. But the surf? It's mostly flat or just plain messy. The first few days are a write-off, with tiny, weak dribbles and a lot of cross-onshore chop. Thursday, the 30th, is a no-go, and that carries right through the weekend.
You're looking at a long gap of poor conditions. It's not until Tuesday afternoon, the 4th of August, that we see a brief flicker of life. The afternoon brings a tiny 2ft swell from the ESE, with a weak combined energy of just 48. The wind goes cross-offshore, which cleans it up, but the waves are still "surfable but very ordinary". It's a one-out, not a stand-out.
Then we get another long dry spell. The next blip doesn't come until Sunday morning, the 9th of August. That's a solid week of flatness. On that Sunday, we have a similar 3ft ESE swell with a combined energy of 97, and light offshore wind from the W. It'll be clean, but the size is still tiny. The period is a short 8 seconds, so it's not going to have much punch.
Look, if you're desperate for a paddle, that Sunday morning on the 9th is the best of a bad bunch. The waves are small, clean, and the wind is light. But there's no real power or shape to get excited about. For a beginner, it's safe, but the swell is so small it's barely surfable. For anyone else, it's a board-sunning session. The Hooks just don't have any decent swell energy in the window.
The long-range stuff late in the second week is even smaller and weaker. No real standouts, just a lot of nothing. It's a quiet patch, and that's just how it is sometimes.
Stay patient,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 33°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | E 10 | ESE 4 | SSE 4 | E 9 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 4 | SE 5 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
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 kJ | 5 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 25 | 43 | 71 | 47 | 46 | 31 | 37 | 48 | 18 | 50 | 37 | 30 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:26AM1.61m | 9:50PM1.86m | 10:07AM1.64m | 10:27PM1.83m | 10:48AM1.67m | 11:05PM1.80m | 11:29AM1.71m | 11:44PM1.76m | 12:12PM1.76m | 00:26AM1.71m | 12:58PM1.80m | 1:13AM1.66m | 1:51PM1.84m | 2:07AM1.61m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:45PM0.09m | 4:24AM0.09m | 4:24PM0.09m | 4:59AM0.07m | 5:05PM0.12m | 5:35AM0.05m | 5:49PM0.15m | 6:15AM0.05m | 6:38PM0.20m | 7:00AM0.04m | 7:35PM0.23m | 7:52AM0.04m | 8:39PM0.26m | ||||||||
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 | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — |
 | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — |
mm | — | — | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 6 | 2 | 2 | — | 6 |
Temp °C | 30 | 33 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 35 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 28 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | E 9 | SE 7 | SSE 5 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 6 | ESE 9 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | — | SE 5 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | — |
| kJ | 3 | 2 | 16 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 8 | — | 71 | 47 | — | 31 | 37 | 48 | 14 | 50 | 37 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | E 9 | NE 4 | NE 4 | SE 6 | SE 6 | E 4 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 7 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 14 | 25 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | — | E 9 | E 10 | E 7 | — | E 9 | — | ESE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 6 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 7 | S 4 | — | ESE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 3 | SE 4 | SSW 4 | SW 2 | SE 4 | W 3 | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 7 |
| kJ | — | 14 | 12 | — | 8 | 11 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 43 | 1 | — | 46 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 30 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 626 | 1129 | 779 | 633 | 747 | 1016 | 1254 | 2065 | 326 | 47 | 59 | 35 | 86 | 44 | 46 | 111 | 42 | 46 | 1418 | 407 | 42 |
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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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