
Surf Forecasts:
Hooks surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, ESE swell with 211 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period with S 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 03) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hooks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, it’s Rusty here. Let me tell you, Hooks is going through a proper flat spell for the next couple of weeks. Most of the time we’re looking at tiny, short-period swell and a lot of onshore breeze messing things up. There are a couple of cleaner windows, but they’re small—this is a waiting game. The one day that stands out is the 14th, so keep that in mind.
Right now, Sunday the 2nd is a no-go. 0.3m of east-southeast slop in the morning with a cross-off breeze, but the energy is weak (13) and the period is only 8 seconds—just bumpy and uninviting. The afternoon bumps to 1.1m from the south with a 5-second period, but that’s wind chop, energy 80, and not worth it. Water temp is 29°, pretty average for this time of year.
Monday the 3rd, there’s a slight chance. Morning has 0.8m of south swell with a light offshore wind and clean conditions—surfable but very ordinary, energy 50. Afternoon drops to 0.4m and it’s gone. Tuesday the 4th is similar: 0.7m from the east-southeast in the morning, clean but tiny. The afternoon gets messy with a cross-onshore wind and 1.6m of southeast swell, but a 5-second period makes it lumpy junk—energy 128, not worth it.
Wednesday the 5th through Saturday the 8th is a real dry spell. Swell hangs between 0.6m and 1.2m, all short-period from the east-southeast, and winds are mostly onshore. Saturday the 8th gets a little more energy—1.1m to 1.2m with an 8-second period and energy up to 178—but the wind is on it, so it’s messy. Sunday the 9th is more of the same, 1.0m in the morning, messy in the afternoon.
Monday the 10th through Wednesday the 12th offers a few clean but tiny windows. Monday morning has 1.0m of south swell with a cross-off breeze, clean—energy 69. Tuesday and Wednesday mornings are 0.6m to 0.7m with light offshore winds, but gutless. Those are longboard days, nothing more.
Then the big gap hits from Thursday the 13th through Sunday the 16th—mostly 0.4m and flat. But Friday the 14th morning is the standout. We finally get some life: 1.7m of east-northeast swell with a 7-second period, light offshore winds, and clean conditions. Combined energy jumps to 261, the most we’ve seen all window. It’s not big, but it’s the best we’re going to get. Crowds are likely, and it’s fairly consistent, so get out early if you can. Just know the period is short, so it won’t be perfect, but it’s your best shot.
After that, it fades fast. Saturday the 15th drops to 0.7m, Sunday the 16th is back to 0.4m. So mark the 14th on your calendar. Everything else is just watching the tide come in and go out. Stay patient, keep the board waxed, and I’ll see you out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 32°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | S 5 | ESE 7 | S 5 | ESE 7 | SSE 5 | ESE 7 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 7 | SE 4 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
12 | 61 | 29 | 33 | 20 | 40 | 48 | 128 | 38 | 41 | 36 | 27 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 51 | 79 | 110 | 157 | 176 | 110 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:29AM1.71m | 11:44PM1.76m | 12:12PM1.76m | 00:26AM1.71m | 12:58PM1.80m | 1:13AM1.66m | 1:51PM1.84m | 2:07AM1.61m | 2:50PM1.87m | 3:09AM1.57m | 3:57PM1.91m | 4:18AM1.56m | 5:07PM1.98m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:49PM0.15m | 6:15AM0.05m | 6:38PM0.20m | 7:00AM0.04m | 7:35PM0.23m | 7:52AM0.04m | 8:39PM0.26m | 8:49AM0.04m | 9:45PM0.26m | 9:51AM0.02m | 10:51PM0.23m | 10:54AM-0.00m | 11:55PM0.18m | ||||||||
6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | |
— | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 32 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 7 | — | SE 5 | SE 7 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 9 | ESE 7 | E 10 | E 9 | NE 9 | ESE 8 | E 9 |
12 | 19 | 29 | 17 | 24 | 23 | 48 | — | 38 | 41 | — | 27 | 57 | 57 | 2 | 51 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 176 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | — | — | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | E 9 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | E 9 | — |
1 | — | — | — | 20 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | — | SSE 5 | SE 7 | SE 5 | SSW 4 | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | — | — | ESE 7 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 8 |
10 | 61 | 32 | 33 | — | 40 | 56 | 128 | 27 | — | 36 | 20 | — | — | 56 | — | 79 | 110 | 157 | — | 110 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 321 | 321 | 111 | 46 | 29 | 44 | 29 | 855 | 29 | 42 | 496 | 42 | 42 | 1467 | 1277 | 499 | 736 | 736 | 365 | 736 | 39 |
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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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