Surf Forecasts:
Hooks surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s period, ESE swell with 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★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 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, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
Well, I’ll be honest with you, it’s looking flat and quiet out there at Hooks for the foreseeable future. We’ve got a solid dry spell on our hands. From now, right through to the end of the month and into the start of September, there just isn’t much to get excited about. We’re looking at a long stretch with no proper surf to recommend.
The water temperature is sitting at a warm 84°, which is about average for this time of year, so at least the water feels nice for a swim.
Monday the 19th and Wednesday the 28th of August show some faint signs of life with a little 2ft bump from the SE, and on the 28th the wind swings offshore from the West with a light breeze, giving us some clean conditions. That combined swell energy is pretty weak though, only hitting around 78 in the morning. It’s surfable, if you’re desperate for a paddle, but it’s very ordinary.
The best of a bad bunch might be Thursday the 29th of August. We see the combined energy jump up a bit, to around 149, but that’s from an onshore wind and the threat of thunderstorms. Even then, the swell is only 2ft from the ESE with a short period. It’s not going to be pretty.
Honestly, if you’re a kite surfer, the stronger winds later in the window on the 30th and 31st might be more interesting. The Northeast wind is going to be howling at 25 mph, but for a paddle surfer at Hooks? It’s a write-off.
Stick to the longboard and a flat day paddle, or wait for the next system.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 36°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 34°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed night, calm by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||
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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 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | S 5 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | SSE 5 | ESE 13 |
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 kJ | 23 | 29 | 40 | 16 | 26 | 23 | 39 | 36 | 47 | 48 | 15 | 57 | 35 | 14 | 26 | 6 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross | off | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:06AM1.84m | 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 | ||||||
Low Tide | 6:33AM0.07m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — |
 | 8:07 | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — |
mm | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 24 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 30 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 36 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 28 | 30 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 29 | 34 | 31 |
Feels °C | 35 | 33 | 37 | 36 | 33 | 38 | 35 | 35 | 37 | 29 | 33 | 35 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 33 | 31 | 35 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 4 | ESE 8 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | E 15 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | ESE 9 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | 23 | 29 | 40 | 16 | 26 | 17 | 39 | 36 | 47 | 16 | 6 | 24 | 22 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 10 | 16 | 32 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | E 9 | — | SE 4 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | E 6 | S 5 | E 6 | E 5 | ESE 9 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 15 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 13 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 4 | 2 | — | 3 | 14 | 23 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 15 | — | 14 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 6 | SE 4 | NE 5 | NE 6 | E 6 | — | — | E 5 | — | E 16 | E 15 | E 7 | E 10 | E 14 | NE 8 | ESE 13 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 17 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 3 | SE 8 | WSW 3 | WNW 3 | — | S 4 | WSW 3 | — | S 5 | — | SE 8 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 4 | W 3 | SW 3 | SSE 5 | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | 37 | 2 | 2 | — | 10 | 5 | — | 48 | — | 57 | 35 | 11 | 26 | 2 | 1 | 15 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2065 | 846 | 611 | 611 | 552 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 634 | 47 | 805 | 634 | 321 | 155 | 772 | 111 | 476 | 185 |
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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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