Surf Forecasts:
Hooks surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SE swell with 97 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period with SSE 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hooks in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 01) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hooks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, talkin' about the Hooks for the next couple weeks.
First off, the first week and a half is pretty bleak. We’re talkin' tiny swells, mostly under 2 feet, with short, weak periods. The wind is okay, mostly cross-off, but the waves just aren't there. The wave energy is weak, barely gettin' into double digits. You’re gonna be lookin' at a lot of flat water.
We do get a little bump on Sunday, August 4th. The morning shows a 3-foot swell from the SE with an 8-second period, and it’s glassy. The energy hits 109 (moderate), so it’s rideable, but just barely. Water temp is about 84°, which is normal for the season.
The real standout, the one to circle, is Saturday, August 8th. The morning is lookin' prime. We’ve got a 4-foot swell from the ESE, and the period jumps to 11 seconds – that’s real groundswell. The wind is glassy, a light 5 km/h from the west. The combined energy is a hefty 280 (strong wave energy). This is the morning. The Hooks will be clean, with some proper push. It’s not huge, but it’s got shape and power. With that long period, it might be a little straight, but it’s the best we’ve got.
After that, it goes back to small stuff. The following week is tiny swells from the east, with periods around 9-11 seconds, but the energy is low, mostly under 100. The winds are offshore or light, so it’ll be clean, but the waves are small. You’ll get a few, but nothin’ to write home about.
So, the only real standout is the morning of Saturday, August 8th. That’s your window. The rest is for the diehards.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 37°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 33°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 5 | SE 6 | E 7 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SE 4 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 5 |
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 kJ | 15 | 13 | 17 | 6 | 17 | 21 | 10 | 16 | 48 | 13 | 21 | 14 | 40 | 39 | 42 | 80 | 74 | 59 | 86 | 23 | 19 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:44AM1.58m | 9:11PM1.87m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:05PM0.09m | 3:49AM0.12m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — |
 | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — |
mm | — | — | 9 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 11 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 37 | 32 | 27 | 32 | 26 | 29 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 38 | 32 | 28 | 33 | 25 | 31 | 37 | 32 | 32 | 35 | 33 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 32 | 27 | 29 | 34 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | NE 4 | SE 5 | NE 4 | E 9 | SE 5 | ESE 9 | SSE 4 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | SE 6 | — | ESE 8 | SSE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 15 | 13 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 8 | 15 | 40 | 39 | 42 | 47 | — | 7 | 15 | 23 | 11 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | — | — | S 4 | ESE 7 | E 9 | NE 4 | SE 7 | — | E 9 | — | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 6 | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | — | ESE 8 | — | E 8 | E 10 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | 6 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | SSE 4 | SW 4 | W 3 | E 7 | SSE 4 | WSW 2 | SE 4 | SSE 5 | WSW 3 | SE 4 | — | — | S 4 | SW 3 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 4 | SE 5 |
| kJ | 2 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 17 | 21 | 1 | 16 | 48 | 1 | 21 | — | — | 21 | 2 | 80 | 74 | 59 | 86 | 12 | 19 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 476 | 552 | 499 | 264 | 428 | 1016 | 633 | 634 | 29 | 1418 | 1268 | 274 | 111 | 92 | 59 | 47 | 39 | 29 | 29 | 39 | 626 |
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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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