Hooks Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.69° N 81.43° W

Hooks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 06 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hooks sea temperature is
28.1°C
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Hooks surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Hooks surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, E swell with 280 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with E 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hooks in the next 16 days are 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 10th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 10th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 9th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hooks over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – the outlook for the next couple of weeks around here is a proper bummer. We’ve got a long stretch of tiny, weak waves and poor conditions, so don’t be holding your breath for any epic sessions. The best we can say is that there’s a brief window of moderate energy, but even that comes with a big caveat.

Starting from now, it’s flat to near-flat for a while. The first few days are a write-off with tiny 0.7ft to 1ft slop, mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the wait for anything decent is a real test of patience. There’s a gap of several days here with nothing to recommend.

We finally see a pulse of energy on Wednesday morning, September 9th, at Hooks. The swell bumps up to 4ft from the East, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy hits 162 (moderate), so it’s got a bit of push. But here’s the kicker – the wind is onshore from the East at 6 mph, which is going to put a chop on it. It’s surfable, but it’s not going to be pretty. The water temp is 83°, which is bang on average for this time of year.

After that, it’s back to the small stuff. A few windows of glassy or offshore winds appear, like on the morning of Friday, September 11th, with a 1ft swell from the ESE and a clean 6 mph offshore from the West, but the swell is just too tiny to get excited about. The same goes for Saturday morning, September 12th, with a 2ft SE swell and light offshore wind. It’s clean, but you’d be fighting for ankle-biters.

The rest of the window is a rinse and repeat of tiny, weak swells (combined energy mostly under 100) and onshore or cross-onshore winds. There’s a period of glassy conditions on the mornings of the 13th, 14th, and 16th, but with waves barely reaching 1ft, it’s more of a paddling session than a surfing one. The swell direction is consistently from the ESE or SE, which is a decent direction for the spot, but there’s just no power behind it.

So, what’s the best on offer? The standout, if you can call it that, is the Wednesday morning, September 9th session at Hooks. It’s the only time the swell breaks the 3ft mark with moderate energy. But with the onshore wind, you’re looking at a messy, choppy wave. If you’re a beginner, the 4ft might be a bit of a handful, but the period is short, so it won’t have much grunt. For everyone else, it’s just a case of managing expectations. The rest of the period is a bust.

Keep your hopes up – it’s a long outlook and forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sun night, min 25°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
5:22AM1.74m
6:02PM2.10m
6:25AM1.84m
6:59PM2.14m
7:22AM1.94m
7:50PM2.16m
8:15AM2.03m
8:38PM2.15m
9:05AM2.08m
9:24PM2.10m
9:52AM2.11m
10:08PM2.03m
Low Tide
11:41PM0.28m
11:48AM0.11m
00:40AM0.21m
12:50PM0.07m
1:34AM0.13m
1:49PM0.03m
2:24AM0.06m
2:43PM0.01m
3:10AM0.02m
3:33PM0.03m
3:53AM0.02m
4:20PM0.08m
4:34AM0.06m
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Temp °C
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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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