Surf Forecasts:
Hooks surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, ESE swell with 183 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period with SE 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 04) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s 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 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hooks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next couple of weeks for Hooks.
Honestly, mate, it’s a pretty grim stretch. The whole 16-day window is a real struggle for any kind of decent surf. The forecast is showing a long, flat run of poor conditions, with only a couple of mornings that might be worth a paddle if you’re absolutely desperate. The combined energy is weak, barely cracking 100 (41-155), and the swell is tiny, mostly around 1 ft to 4 ft, with a short period that just doesn't have any punch.
We start off on Tuesday, August 4th with tiny waves, maybe 2 ft from the ESE, but the wind is a cross-off, so it’s clean. The combined energy is only 41, so it’s really weak. The water temp is about average for this time of year. The rest of the first week is a write-off: onshore winds, choppy conditions, and the swell barely gets a mention. There’s nothing worth getting excited about for the whole of that first week.
The second week doesn’t offer much relief either. We’ve got a few mornings with clean conditions, like on Wednesday, August 12th with a light offshore from the WSW, but the swell is only 2 ft and the period is a shocking 4 seconds. There’s no energy behind it. The same goes for Thursday, August 13th with a 2 ft swell and light offshore wind. It’s just small and weak.
The only real flicker of hope comes right at the end of the forecast. On Sunday, August 16th, there’s a clean morning with a 3 ft swell from the SE, period 5 seconds, and a light offshore from the WNW. The combined energy is 54, still very weak. It’s not a standout, but it’s the best we’ve got. The following Monday, August 17th, also has a clean morning with a 2 ft swell and a light offshore from the W, but again, it’s tiny.
The absolute best of a bad bunch is Tuesday, August 18th in the morning. The wind is glassy, and the swell is 2 ft from the ESE with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is 48. It’s the cleanest wave of the entire forecast, but it’s still knee-high. For a beginner, this is safe, but for anyone else, it’s just a frustrating wait for a wave that never really shows up.
So, if you’re a beginner looking for a safe, clean paddle on a board, maybe have a look at Tuesday, August 18th morning. For everyone else? This is a classic blank run. It’s a tough spell, but that’s the way it goes sometimes. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu night, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 4 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 5 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 4 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 34 | 41 | 67 | 54 | 42 | 39 | 30 | 16 | 40 | 56 | 37 | 93 | 101 | 113 | 153 | 103 | 62 | 61 | 21 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 00:26AM1.71m | 12:58PM1.80m | 1:13AM1.66m | 1:51PM1.84m | 2:07AM1.61m | 2:50PM1.87m | 3:09AM1.57m | 3:57PM1.91m | 4:18AM1.56m | 5:07PM1.98m | 5:28AM1.60m | 6:13PM2.05m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:00AM0.04m | 7:35PM0.23m | 7:52AM0.04m | 8:39PM0.26m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | 8:17 | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — |
mm | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | 2 | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | ESE 7 | — | SE 6 | SE 7 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 5 | E 10 | E 11 | ESE 5 | ESE 7 | E 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 34 | 41 | — | 54 | 42 | — | 10 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 37 | 93 | 2 | 113 | 153 | 2 | 62 | 61 | 17 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 7 | — | E 9 | ESE 8 | E 10 | — | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | E 9 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | — | 2 | 6 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | — | SE 5 | — | — | SE 4 | SE 5 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | ESE 7 | — | — | ESE 8 | — | — | SE 4 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 67 | — | — | 39 | 30 | — | 40 | 56 | — | — | 101 | — | — | 103 | — | — | 21 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 558 | 42 | 611 | 39 | 111 | 1584 | 42 | 793 | 1583 | 98 | 845 | 736 | 496 | 484 | 1055 | 42 | 42 | 1055 | 42 |
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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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