Surf Forecasts:
Hooks surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, SE swell with 69 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s is also forecast. 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 0.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hooks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about what's on the menu for Hooks over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it's a pretty lean stretch ahead. We're looking at a long, frustrating gap before anything really worth paddling out for shows up. For the first ten days, from the 26th of August right through to the 4th of September, it's a write-off. The swell is tiny, mostly around 1 ft to 2 ft, with a short period that just doesn't have any push. The wave energy is weak, sitting between 23 and 88 (combined energy), and the wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, keeping things choppy and messy. There's a moment on Saturday morning, the 29th, where it goes glassy, but with only 1 ft on offer, it's more of a paddle and a tan than a surf.
Then, on the morning of Saturday the 5th of September, we finally get a flicker of life. The swell bumps up to 4 ft from the ENE, and the wind goes glassy, which is a massive plus. The wave energy climbs to 103 (moderate), but the period is a short 6 seconds, so it'll be a bit lumpy and lack the real punch you'd want. It's surfable, but very ordinary. The morning of Sunday the 6th is a similar story with 3 ft and glassy conditions, but that low period keeps it from being anything special.
The next real standout, and what I'd call the best bet in this whole outlook, is the morning of Wednesday the 10th of September. We get a clean, glassy morning with a 2 ft swell from the ESE. The wind is light from the WSW, which is a cross-off, making for clean conditions. The energy is only 55 (weak), but you could get a few fun little ones. Keep in mind, Hooks is an exposed spot, so it'll pick up whatever is out there, but the crowds can be an issue here, so for a small wave, you might find it's not worth the hassle.
All in all, it's a tough forecast. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. But if you're desperate, the 10th of September is your best chance for a few clean, if small, waves. I wouldn't hold my breath on the rest.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 |
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 kJ | 22 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 14 | 69 | 13 | 34 | 33 | 45 | 40 | 27 | 31 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:30AM1.70m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:58AM0.27m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — |
 | 7:57 | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — |
mm | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 10 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | ESE 9 | SE 5 | SE 4 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | E 11 | ESE 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 5 | 4 | 19 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 26 | 24 | 7 | 2 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 40 | 27 | 31 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 4 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 14 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 12 | E 12 | ESE 8 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | — | E 10 | E 9 | E 17 |
| kJ | 22 | 22 | 5 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 16 | 28 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 16 | E 15 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | — | — | E 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 4 | SW 3 | — | SE 4 | SSW 4 | — | SE 4 | SSE 4 | — | SE 8 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | SSE 2 |
| kJ | — | — | 6 | 2 | — | 13 | 6 | — | 14 | 16 | — | 69 | 7 | 34 | 33 | 45 | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 111 | 111 | 1589 | 111 | 155 | 1584 | 68 | 111 | 1026 | 46 | 496 | 772 | 779 | 626 | 737 | 779 | 59 | 1268 | 92 |
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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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