Surf Forecasts:
Hooks surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 5s period, SE swell with 143 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period with SSE 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period. 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 1.6m 5s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hooks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I’m gonna be straight with you. It’s a rough patch ahead. For the next sixteen days, the only break we’re looking at is Hooks, and the swell is just not happening. It’s a long, dry spell with hardly anything to get pumped about.
Right now, Saturday morning, July 18th, there’s just 0.7ft of swell from the ESE with a short period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is a weak 9, and it’s cross-shore wind. The water’s warm at 85°, which is about 1° warmer than usual for this time of year – nothing extreme, just a bit of a warm bath.
The pattern doesn’t shift much. Sunday, July 19th, is similar with a tiny 2ft, and Monday, July 20th, is the same story. The wind is mostly cross or cross-on, keeping things messy. The swell never gets above 5ft, and that’s only on a couple of afternoons, like Thursday, July 23rd, and Friday, July 24th, but even then, the period is short, around 5 seconds, and the energy is weak to moderate at best.
There’s a tiny glimmer on Thursday morning, July 23rd, with a 2ft swell from the SSE and a clean wind, but it’s just a small wave. Then, Friday morning, July 24th, goes glassy, with a 3ft from the SE, but again, it’s not much to get excited about. The best of a poor bunch might be Thursday, July 23rd, and Friday, July 24th, but it’s not a standout by any means.
After that, the weekend of July 26th sees some clean offshore winds on Sunday morning (July 26th), with a 2ft from the E, but it’s tiny. Monday, July 27th, has a bit more wind, but still just 2ft. The end of the month and into August is flat, with near-zero surf and more poor conditions.
Honestly, Hooks is a fairly consistent break, but this is a blank run. For the whole 16-day window, there are no real standout days. The swell never gets above 5ft, so it’s never too big for beginners, but it’s also never good for anyone. The wind is mostly onshore or cross, so the quality is poor. If you’re a kite surfer, the breezy, choppy afternoons might look more interesting than a paddle.
It’s a bummer, but it’s one of those stretches. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 54mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 34°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SE 4 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | ESE 8 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 6 | 43 | 62 | 25 | 49 | 36 | 29 | 41 | 84 | 32 | 85 | 80 | 11 | 77 | 52 | 27 | 87 | 62 | 39 | 99 | 38 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:25PM1.81m | 00:40AM1.84m | 1:15PM1.79m | 1:26AM1.73m | 2:04PM1.77m | 2:12AM1.62m | 2:55PM1.75m | 3:00AM1.53m | 3:46PM1.73m | 3:51AM1.48m | 4:39PM1.73m | 4:44AM1.45m | 5:30PM1.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:47PM0.03m | 7:13AM-0.04m | 7:45PM0.13m | 8:02AM0.02m | 8:43PM0.21m | 8:52AM0.08m | 9:40PM0.26m | 9:41AM0.12m | 10:35PM0.28m | 10:29AM0.15m | 11:27PM0.28m | 11:17AM0.16m | 00:17AM0.27m | ||||||||
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 | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 53 | 1 | 7 | 8 |
Temp °C | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 36 | 35 | 31 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | SE 5 | — | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 9 | SE 6 | SE 8 | — | SE 6 | — | — | SE 5 |
| kJ | 6 | 12 | 62 | 25 | 5 | 36 | 29 | — | 54 | 32 | — | 80 | 37 | 8 | 52 | 16 | — | 62 | — | — | 38 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | — | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | — | ESE 8 | — | — | S 6 | — | — | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | 7 | — | — | 29 | — | — | 21 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 3 | SE 4 | S 6 | — | SE 5 | S 5 | — | SE 5 | SSE 6 | — | SE 5 | S 6 | — | SE 5 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SE 5 | — | SE 5 | SE 5 | S 4 |
| kJ | 2 | 43 | 29 | — | 49 | 25 | — | 41 | 84 | — | 85 | 50 | — | 77 | 15 | 27 | 87 | — | 39 | 99 | 19 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1268 | 2099 | 29 | 855 | 803 | 39 | 131 | 419 | 29 | 111 | 1268 | 29 | 92 | 47 | 46 | 47 | 92 | 29 | 44 | 86 | 47 |
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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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