
Surf Forecasts:
Hooks surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, SE swell with 57 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s 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 0.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hooks over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s get into it. Rusty here.
Honestly, mate, I’ve seen more life in a flat tire. The next 16 days are a real struggle, with nothing but tiny, weak pulses and mostly ordinary conditions. The first good chance to get wet doesn't show up until Monday morning, 13 July, and even then it’s barely a tickle. There’s a long, quiet gap before that, and then a whole lot of "meh" stretching out until the very end.
Hooks is the only break on the cards. It’s exposed to the swell, but the problem is the swell is tiny – we’re talking 1.0 ft to 2 ft for most of the run, with a combined energy that’s embarrassingly weak, often in the teens or twenties. That’s barely enough to keep a longboard happy. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing wild.
The best of a bad bunch is Monday morning, 13 July. You’ve got a 2 ft SE swell, a 9-second period, and a light offshore wind from the WSW. It’s clean, but the energy is only 41 (weak). It’s surfable, but it’s not going to get the heart racing. For a beginner at Hooks, it’s a paddle, but that’s about it.
Tuesday morning, 14 July, is similar – 2 ft SE swell, clean offshore wind, but again, it’s just a shadow of real surf. The afternoon of 26 July (Sunday) also offers a little clean-up, with a glassy 2 ft SE swell, but the period is short at 5 seconds.
The swell is so small and weak that it’s never too big for anyone, but it’s also never really good enough to get excited about. The wind is often offshore or cross-off, keeping the surface clean, but without any size or power, it’s like a pool without a wave machine.
If you’re desperate for a paddle, aim for the mornings with that offshore wind, but don’t expect to surf. The crowd at Hooks is sometimes an issue, but with this kind of forecast, it’ll be quiet.
There’s no standout here. The whole two weeks is a flat spell. Keep an eye on the forecast, because it tends not to stay this poor for long, but for now, it’s a hard pass.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 33°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 36°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Sat 18 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
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15 | 29 | 57 | 15 | 37 | 27 | 18 | 37 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 31 | 6 | 6 | 12 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | on | off | cross-off | cross | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | off | off | off | off | glassy | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 6:46AM1.59m | 7:26PM2.09m | 7:47AM1.65m | 8:24PM2.14m | 8:47AM1.71m | 9:20PM2.15m | 9:45AM1.76m | 10:14PM2.12m | 10:40AM1.79m | 11:05PM2.05m | 11:34AM1.81m | 11:53PM1.96m | 12:25PM1.81m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:48AM-0.17m | 4:57PM-0.18m | 5:36AM-0.14m | 5:52PM-0.08m | 6:24AM-0.10m | 6:47PM0.03m | |||||||
— | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | |
8:30 | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | |
mm | 2 | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 33 | 25 | 29 | 31 | 26 | 25 | 33 | 30 | 28 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 36 |
Feels °C | 31 | 32 | 34 | 23 | 31 | 33 | 29 | 25 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 37 | 36 | 34 | 36 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SE 8 | E 9 | SSE 4 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | SSE 4 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 4 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | E 7 | SSE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
14 | 29 | 2 | 7 | 37 | 27 | 7 | 37 | 15 | 5 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 12 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | E 9 | ESE 10 | SE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 8 | E 9 | SSE 5 | ESE 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 4 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | ESE 8 | E 7 | NE 6 |
7 | 2 | 9 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | — | E 9 | — | E 9 | — | E 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | SSE 4 | WNW 3 | ENE 7 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | E 7 | E 7 | — | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
15 | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 2 | — | SE 8 | WSW 3 | — | SE 4 | WNW 2 | SW 2 | SSE 3 | WSW 3 | WNW 3 | SSE 4 | WNW 2 | WNW 3 | — | W 3 | WNW 3 | SE 8 | — | SE 4 | ESE 3 |
1 | — | 57 | 3 | — | 15 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | 31 | — | 5 | 7 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 398 | 111 | 111 | 68 | 362 | 53 | 362 | 362 | 50 | 608 | 111 | 774 | 1129 | 552 | 68 | 515 | 637 | 2065 | 552 | 1977 | 111 |
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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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