Surf Forecasts:
Hooks surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, SE swell with 81 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hooks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers. Rusty here, and I’m looking at the Hooks forecast. It's a long-range 16-day window, but I have to be straight with you: we’re looking at a quiet start with a whole lotta flatness.
For the first ten days or so, from August 17th right through to the 26th, we’ve got tiny knee-high dribble and poor conditions. The swell just isn't there, and when there’s a little bump, the wind and chop ruin it. It’s a classic lull. On the 23rd, we get a brief moment of clean offshore wind with a 0.7ft swell, but it’s barely worth paddling for. You’ll be waiting.
Surf finally makes a comeback around August 27th. Thursday the 27th afternoon, the wind goes glassy and we get a 4ft pulse from the NE with moderate wave energy (183). That’s a step up. But the real standout, the only one worth planning for, is Friday the 28th and Saturday the 29th.
On Friday the 28th morning, Hooks sees a 5ft swell from the ENE with a light offshore wind. The afternoon cleans right up with a WSW breeze and pushes to 6ft, ENE. The combined energy jumps to strong, sitting at 377. That’s proper. Then Saturday the 29th morning is the pick: clean, clear skies, a 6ft NE swell, and an offshore breeze. The wave energy is pumping at 467. That’s solid, powerful groundswell and it’s going to have some real push. The NE swell direction is right in the sweet spot for Hooks, which likes an E to NE angle. The wind is light and offshore, making for clean, peeling lines.
This swell will have plenty of power and the sets will be a bit more drawn-out, but that paddle out should be easier between the bomb sets. It's going to be a top session for a confident beginner, or anyone who knows the lineup.
After that peak, the swell eases quickly through Sunday the 30th. By Monday the 31st we’re back down to small stuff.
So in summary: a long dry spell, then a solid 24-36 hour window of real quality. Keep an eye on that Friday 28th afternoon and Saturday 29th morning. That’s the only true standout on offer. The crowds will be there—the ‘sometimes’ label means it will have plenty of locals and visitors sniffing the same good waves. Get in early.
Stay frothy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 36°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 33°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | SE 5 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 4 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SE 4 | SE 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 23 | 40 | 16 | 26 | 23 | 57 | 36 | 68 | 26 | 15 | 57 | 14 | 14 | 34 | 23 | 17 | 41 | 25 | 18 | 45 | 14 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | cross | off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:40PM1.90m | 00:49AM1.74m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:12PM0.24m | 7:19AM0.16m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — |
 | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | — |
Temp °C | 32 | 36 | 34 | 32 | 36 | 29 | 32 | 35 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 34 | 37 | 35 | 33 | 38 | 32 | 35 | 37 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 5 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | SE 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 5 |
| kJ | 23 | 40 | 16 | 26 | 17 | 57 | 36 | 1 | 26 | 15 | 24 | 13 | 4 | 13 | 23 | 16 | 27 | 28 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 6 | SE 4 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SSE 3 | SSE 5 | NE 6 | E 5 | S 4 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 15 | S 5 | E 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 9 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | E 8 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 4 | 14 | 23 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 14 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 6 | — | NE 5 | NE 6 | — | — | — | E 5 | — | E 7 | E 15 | E 7 | ESE 8 | — | — | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | E 8 | ESE 12 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 5 | 1 | 13 | — | — | 17 | 16 | 1 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 2 | WNW 3 | — | WSW 2 | WNW 3 | SE 9 | S 4 | SSW 3 | SE 8 | SSW 4 | — | SE 4 | NW 2 | SSE 5 | SE 4 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SE 4 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 68 | 19 | 2 | 57 | 6 | — | 34 | 2 | 17 | 41 | 25 | 18 | 45 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 611 | 611 | 552 | 42 | 98 | 29 | 42 | 608 | 765 | 765 | 634 | 1268 | 747 | 185 | 47 | 611 | 42 | 29 | 111 | 42 | 111 |
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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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