Surf Forecasts:
Hooks surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, E swell with 255 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period with ENE 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hooks in the next 16 days are 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hooks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a pretty flat run ahead for us. There’s nothing even worth paddling out for across the entire 16-day window. The first real whisper of something comes on Sunday, September 13th, but even then it’s barely a blip. That’s a solid 11-day gap with absolutely no recommendations to speak of.
Let’s be straight: Hooks is our only spot in the game, and it’s not playing ball. The setup here is a beginner-friendly, fairly consistent break that’s exposed to the NE, but what’s coming in just isn’t doing it.
The first action of the whole period shows up on the morning of Sunday, September 13th. We’ve got a tiny 1ft swell out of the ESE with a period of 10 seconds, and the combined wave energy is a meek 40. The wind is glassy though – that’s the one saving grace. It’ll be clean, but the waves are “surfable but very ordinary.” If you’re desperate for a knee-high dribbler on a longboard, go for it, but don’t expect anything to get your heart racing. The water temp is sitting at 81°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – about 2° off, so it’s noticeable but not crazy.
After that little tease, things go straight back to poor conditions. There’s a brief moment on the morning of Tuesday, September 15th where we get another glassy window with a similar 2ft, 9-second ESE swell (combined energy 44). Again, “surfable but very ordinary.” That’s it. That’s the best we’ve got.
Everything else is onshore junk, choppy, cross-shore, or just too small. The swell never gets above a pathetic 3ft, and most of the time it’s under 2ft. The period is short and the energy is weak, with most readings in the double digits or low triple digits – all below 100 or just barely there. Strong winds from the ENE and ESE mess up those rare moments of small swell.
So the bottom line? There are no standouts here. No one day is better than the other. It’s a flat spell through and through. For a spot like Hooks, which is fairly consistent, this is a real bummer, but it happens. Forecasts can change, but right now, there’s nothing to get excited about.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 8 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 255 | 55 | 141 | 106 | 64 | 49 | 95 | 44 | 24 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 27 | 41 | 54 | 36 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 00:59AM1.73m | 1:36PM1.99m | 1:56AM1.68m | 2:39PM1.99m | 3:02AM1.65m | 3:49PM2.00m | 4:13AM1.67m | 4:58PM2.04m | 5:22AM1.74m | 6:02PM2.10m | 6:25AM1.84m | 6:59PM2.14m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:21PM0.31m | 7:30AM0.14m | 8:26PM0.35m | 8:32AM0.16m | 9:33PM0.37m | 9:38AM0.17m | 10:39PM0.34m | 10:44AM0.15m | 11:41PM0.28m | 11:48AM0.11m | 00:40AM0.21m | 12:50PM0.07m | 1:34AM0.13m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — |
 | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — |
mm | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | ESE 10 | — | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 8 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 255 | 55 | — | 106 | 26 | 22 | 22 | 44 | 24 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 15 | 27 | 41 | 54 | 36 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | — | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 16 | — | — | 13 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 6 | E 9 | E 9 | — | E 7 | — | E 8 | — | SSE 4 | SE 4 | E 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 8 | — | — | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 171 | 25 | 141 | 37 | 64 | 49 | 95 | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 275 | 365 | 499 | 309 | 803 | 42 | 42 | 1254 | 111 | 552 | 1384 | 29 | 747 | 634 | 1196 | 634 | 637 | 462 | 365 | 365 |
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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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