Surf Forecasts:
Hooks surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, ENE swell with 261 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 (Sep 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hooks in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hooks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey folks, it’s Rusty. Let’s be straight with you—right now through to Sunday the 6th, the surf is barely a whisper. Tiny, weak, messy waves with a combined energy in the dregs (41 to 8). We’re looking at a real flat spell, about a week of nothing worth paddling out for. The water’s sitting at 80°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll feel that slight chill compared to usual.
Monday the 7th morning brings a jump in size—swell hits 5ft out of the ENE, but the period is a short, weak 6 seconds and the combined energy is 225. That’s a lot of water moving, but it’s wind-affected and sloppy. A cross-shore breeze and those short-period lumps will make it a messy, choppy affair at Hooks. Not the kind of day you’d get excited about unless you’re after a tough paddle for a few closeouts.
Through the rest of that week and into the next, it stays small and mostly poor. Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th morning see clean, offshore conditions with a light W wind, but the swell is tiny—1ft and 2ft respectively—and the energy is low (53). Surfable but ordinary, as they say. Only real positive is the glassy or clean surface, so if you’re desperate for a log or a SUP session, those mornings might give you something to trim on.
The standout? Honestly, there isn’t one. The only window that even hints at some size is Monday the 7th morning, but with that short period (6s) and onshore/cross-shore wind, it’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddler’s dream. If you’re dead-set on getting wet, aim for the Wednesday or Thursday mornings with the offshore breeze—just don’t expect much push. Everything else is either flat or blown out.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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 6 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 25 | 33 | 45 | 48 | 43 | 48 | 121 | 83 | 122 | 48 | 46 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 41 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 12 | 160 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:04AM1.96m | 11:22PM1.84m | 11:50AM1.98m | 00:08AM1.78m | 12:40PM1.99m | 00:59AM1.73m | 1:36PM1.99m | 1:56AM1.68m | 2:39PM1.99m | 3:02AM1.65m | 3:49PM2.00m | 4:13AM1.67m | 4:58PM2.04m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:33PM0.19m | 5:48AM0.08m | 6:24PM0.25m | 6:36AM0.10m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — |
 | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 42 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 5 | ESE 8 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — |
| kJ | 25 | 13 | 45 | 48 | 43 | 31 | 121 | 83 | 122 | 18 | 46 | 26 | 11 | 22 | 1 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 12 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | — | SE 13 | ESE 12 | — | SE 5 | — | ESE 9 | — | — | ESE 8 | — | — | SSE 4 | E 6 | E 9 | SSE 4 | — | — |
| kJ | 14 | 33 | 2 | — | 7 | 48 | — | 6 | — | 48 | — | — | 23 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 9 | — | E 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 9 | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | SE 4 | — | ESE 5 | SE 4 | — | SE 4 | SE 8 | — | SE 2 | S 3 | — | NE 3 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | — | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 8 | — | 17 | 19 | — | 10 | 41 | — | 1 | 3 | — | 6 | 160 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 324 | 779 | 779 | 736 | 736 | 111 | 111 | 736 | 42 | 137 | 798 | 42 | 42 | 1196 | 47 | 608 | 2065 | 1268 | 637 | 637 | 39 |
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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).
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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