Hooks Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.69° N 81.43° W

Hooks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hooks sea temperature is
27.9° C
0.6° 

Hooks surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Hooks surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, ESE swell with 181 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hooks in the next 16 days are 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 6th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 6th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 8th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. I’ve taken a look at the charts for this region, and I gotta be straight with you – it’s a pretty bleak stretch of weather for the next 16 days. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with very little to get excited about.

The only real candidate on the board is Hooks. It’s a beginner-friendly, fairly consistent spot, exposed to the swell out of the NE. But the reality is, the ocean is just not cooperating. The water temperature is sitting at 82°, which is about average for this time of year – nothing unusual there.

The first real sign of life doesn’t show up until Sunday, August 16th, over a week away. Even then, it’s a struggle. The early mornings offer the best chance. On Sunday morning, August 16th, we’ve got a tiny 2ft SSE swell with a light offshore wind out of the WSW. The combined energy is weak at 51. It’s surfable, but just barely. The waves are ordinary.

Monday, August 17th, the story is the same. A 2ft SE groundswell, this time with a period of 9 seconds, but the energy is still weak at 61. The wind is offshore out of the WSW in the morning, and then shifts to WNW out of the west-northwest in the afternoon. The conditions are clean, but the swell is just too small to get excited about. It’s a session for the log or the longboard, nothing more.

Tuesday, August 18th is the best of a bad bunch. Morning sees a 2ft ESE swell with a 9-second period, and the combined energy is still weak at 55. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the WSW. The afternoon flirts with glory, going glassy with a light W wind, but the swell has dropped to a pathetic 1ft. It’s a waste of a glassy afternoon.

After that, the models get a bit more interesting for Thursday, August 20th, with a 4ft E swell building. The combined energy jumps to a moderate 185, but the wind is cross-onshore from the SE, so it’s going to be a messy, choppy mess. A real shame.

Honestly, if you’re a kite surfer, you might find some fun on that Thursday, August 20th, when the wind is up and the swell is a bit bigger. But for paddling? This is a tough outlook. The consistent theme here is that the swell is just too small and the wind is never quite right. Don’t hold your breath; the long-range signals are promising but just not reliable enough to get the heart rate up.

Stay tuned, things can change. Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 33°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Saturday
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Period (s)
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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165
128
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133
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14
Wind (km/h)
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SE
20
ESE
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N
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ESE
15
E
15
SE
10
S
15
ESE
10
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5
S
15
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20
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15
SSW
5
WSW
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WNW
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W
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SSE
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High Tide
2:50PM1.87m
3:09AM1.57m
3:57PM1.91m
4:18AM1.56m
5:07PM1.98m
5:28AM1.60m
6:13PM2.05m
6:34AM1.68m
7:14PM2.11m
7:35AM1.76m
8:09PM2.15m
8:32AM1.84m
9:01PM2.15m
Low Tide
8:49AM0.04m
9:45PM0.26m
9:51AM0.02m
10:51PM0.23m
10:54AM-0.00m
11:55PM0.18m
11:58AM-0.04m
00:56AM0.11m
1:00PM-0.09m
1:54AM0.04m
2:00PM-0.13m
2:47AM-0.04m
2:56PM-0.15m
3:36AM-0.08m
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Temp °C
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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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