
Surf Forecasts:
Hooks surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 5s period, SSE swell with 87 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s 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 (Jul 09) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. 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 5s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hooks over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be real. I’ve stared at the charts for the next couple of weeks, and honestly, it’s a bit of a flat spell. We’ve got a long stretch of tiny, gutless swell and mostly junky wind. It’s not going to be pretty, but let’s break it down so you know what you’re dealing with.
Right now, through to the end of the first week, the story is all about small, weak energy. The combined swell energy is barely cracking 40 or 50 (weak), with waves hovering around 1 ft to 3 ft. The swell is coming out of the ESE and SE, but the period is short, mostly 4 to 8 seconds. That’s just windswill, not groundswell. It’s going to be weak and messy.
The only real window of opportunity for a surf that’s even worth a look is on Wednesday, July 15th. The morning glass-off at Hooks is a saving grace. The wind will be dead calm, glassy conditions. The swell is tiny, just 1 ft from the ENE, but if you’re desperate for a knee-high glide and there’s not a breath of wind, it’s the cleanest the water will look. It’s a beginner-friendly spot anyway, so for the absolute beginners, that’s your best bet in a very lean period.
After that, we slide into a real desert. From Thursday, July 16th, all the way through to Tuesday, July 21st, the scores are flatlining. The wave heights are below 2 ft most days, the energy is in the teens or low twenties, and the wind is mostly cross-on or onshore. It’s a total write-off. There’s just nothing to ride.
Then, there’s a flicker of hope towards the end of the outlook. Thursday, July 23rd morning, we get a bit of a pulse. The swell bumps up to 3 ft from the SE, and the wind is a clean cross-off from the SW. The combined energy creeps up to 48 (still weak but better). It’s surfable, but the period is still short at 6 seconds, so don’t expect any power. Friday, July 24th morning, looks similar with a little 2 ft from the SSE and clean offshore wind. It’s not a standout, it’s just the best of a very bad bunch.
So, to sum it up: the only morning that is truly glassy and worth a paddle for the die-hard loggers is Wednesday, July 15th. After that, you’re waiting until Thursday, July 23rd for a marginally better bump and clean conditions. The crowds at Hooks can pop up, so for that Wednesday session, you might have a few other souls out there, but the consistency is poor, so don’t expect a crowd.
It’s a rough patch, but that’s the way it goes sometimes. Just keep an eye on the charts; it’s never flat forever in this sport.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 34°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun night, calm by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wed 15 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 4 | SE 5 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
16 | 32 | 31 | 39 | 23 | 52 | 14 | 23 | 36 | 15 | 29 | 57 | 23 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 37 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | off | cross | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:27AM1.54m | 4:14PM1.84m | 4:33AM1.53m | 5:20PM1.93m | 5:41AM1.55m | 6:24PM2.02m | 6:46AM1.59m | 7:26PM2.09m | 7:47AM1.65m | 8:24PM2.14m | 8:47AM1.71m | 9:20PM2.15m | 9:45AM1.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:02PM0.19m | 10:13AM-0.05m | 11:07PM0.15m | 11:12AM-0.10m | 00:10AM0.09m | 12:12PM-0.15m | 1:12AM0.02m | 1:13PM-0.20m | 2:11AM-0.06m | 2:12PM-0.24m | 3:06AM-0.12m | 3:09PM-0.26m | 3:58AM-0.16m | 4:04PM-0.24m | |||||||
— | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | |
8:30 | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 21 | — | 2 | 34 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 31 | 34 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 34 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 25 | 25 | 29 | 24 | 26 | 29 |
Feels °C | 32 | 33 | 35 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 36 | 27 | 31 | 34 | 28 | 28 | 32 | 25 | 30 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SE 5 | — | SE 5 | SE 6 | E 11 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | E 10 | SSE 4 | SE 8 | — | SSE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
41 | 14 | — | 39 | 15 | 2 | 41 | 23 | 2 | 6 | 29 | — | 7 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 26 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 10 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | — | SE 8 | E 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 8 | — | N 3 | — | NNE 5 | NE 7 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
16 | 32 | — | 15 | 23 | 2 | 14 | 16 | — | 15 | 2 | 9 | 23 | — | 1 | — | 5 | 13 | 30 | 20 | 37 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ESE 9 | E 11 | — | E 10 | E 10 | — | SE 5 | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | NE 6 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 29 | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 6 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | — | SE 4 | W 2 | W 3 | SE 4 | SSW 5 | — | SE 4 | WSW 4 | — | SE 8 | WSW 3 | WNW 2 | NE 3 | NNE 3 | NE 5 | — | — | — | — |
42 | — | 31 | 1 | 1 | 52 | 33 | — | 36 | 16 | — | 57 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 39 | 47 | 1597 | 29 | 185 | 979 | 44 | 499 | 2065 | 50 | 42 | 611 | 362 | 520 | 111 | 365 | 111 | 2065 | 29 | 29 | 747 |
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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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