Hooks surfForecast / Florida – North / USA

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Hooks surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Hooks sea temperature is
21.1° C
(Which is 1.3°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 (Apr 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore 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 Monday (Apr 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 30th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 30th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 27th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Mon morning, light winds from the NE by Tue morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
16
0.2
E
15
1.7
NE
7
1.5
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.1
E
7
1.2
E
7
0.8
SE
5
0.5
ENE
11
1.1
SE
5
0.5
ENE
11
0.3
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
10
0.9
NE
4
0.7
NE
5
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.6
NE
5
0.3
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
21
17
263
280
237
114
130
29
73
59
66
22
10
9
26
25
33
30
17
17
129
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
20
NE
30
NNE
20
NE
15
ENE
10
E
15
ESE
10
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
WSW
15
SW
15
NNW
15
NE
15
ENE
15
ESE
15
WSW
20
NNE
15
ESE
10
ESE
15
SSE
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross
cross
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
5:32PM1.76m
5:52AM1.75m
6:25PM1.84m
6:41AM1.75m
7:12PM1.91m
7:25AM1.74m
7:54PM1.96m
8:06AM1.72m
8:34PM1.98m
8:46AM1.69m
9:12PM1.97m
9:25AM1.66m
9:48PM1.94m
10:03AM1.61m
Low Tide
00:00AM0.12m
12:23PM0.05m
00:56AM0.09m
1:09PM0.02m
1:46AM0.05m
1:52PM-0.01m
2:32AM0.02m
2:32PM-0.01m
3:14AM0.02m
3:09PM0.00m
3:54AM0.03m
3:45PM0.03m
4:32AM0.06m
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
rain showers
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rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
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6:46
6:45
6:43
6:43
6:41
6:41
6:39
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8:00
8:00
8:00
8:01
8:02
8:02
8:04
8:05
1
1
2
Temp °C
26
23
19
18
21
23
23
22
24
26
23
22
28
26
21
22
22
20
20
21
21
27
23
16
15
21
23
22
21
23
26
22
22
28
25
19
20
21
15
16
20
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
16
0.3
SE
5
0.2
E
14
0.2
E
14
0.2
E
13
0.1
E
12
1.2
E
7
0.5
ENE
6
0.5
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.8
SE
6
0.5
SE
5
0.4
SSE
5
0.2
SSE
5
0.2
SSE
5
0.3
E
11
0.5
NE
5
0.4
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.1
E
8
Energy kJ
21
4
16
14
14
3
130
23
73
40
36
14
11
2
2
21
13
30
17
17
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
15
0.3
ENE
13
0.2
E
12
0.3
ENE
9
0.6
ESE
5
0.3
ENE
11
0.3
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
10
0.1
E
6
0.2
SSE
5
0.4
ENE
10
0.1
SE
4
0.1
SE
4
0.1
SE
8
Energy kJ
4
17
34
12
17
15
23
22
10
9
1
3
33
1
1
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.3
ENE
12
0.5
ENE
11
0.3
SSE
5
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
7
0.1
SE
5
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
8
Energy kJ
1
4
27
66
5
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
5
0.4
NE
3
1.7
NE
7
1.5
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.1
E
7
0.8
SE
5
0.8
SE
5
1.1
SE
5
0.3
WSW
3
0.2
WSW
3
0.5
W
3
0.4
NNW
3
0.9
NE
4
0.7
NE
5
0.7
NE
4
0.6
NE
5
0.5
ENE
5
1.5
ENE
6
Energy kJ
11
3
263
280
237
114
29
26
59
1
1
6
3
26
25
16
17
12
129
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
611
309
472
365
365
422
736
42
86
742
39
46
92
300
406
611
42
443
636
747
42
Best forecast wave conditions in North Florida
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
3
2
3
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
6
6
5
5
5
9
6
9
5
5
4
7
6
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
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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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