Hooks Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.69° N 81.43° W

Hooks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hooks sea temperature is
29.7° C
1.3° 

Hooks surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Hooks surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, SSE swell with 164 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m 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 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 21st Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 21st Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 20th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hooks over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. I’ve been staring at the charts for your area, and truth be told, it’s a pretty grim run for the next couple of weeks. Nothing’s really firing, so let’s just be honest about what we’re dealing with.

We’re looking at Hooks on the North East coast, and the water is sitting at about 86° which is a touch warmer than what we usually get this time of year. Doesn’t really matter though, because the waves are just not there.

The outlook kicks off on Monday the 20th of July and, honestly, there’s nothing to recommend. A weak 3 ft swell from the SE with a short period of 5 seconds and a combined energy of just 39, all under a cross-shore wind. It’s poor. The whole first week is a write-off. We’ve got a tiny window on the morning of Thursday the 23rd where the wind drops to glassy, but the swell is a pathetic 2 ft from the SE, so it’s flat and clean, not surfable.

The first time you’d even consider paddling out is on Saturday the 25th of July. We get a tiny 2 ft swell from the east with a period of 8 seconds, and the wind goes light offshore from the west. The combined energy is only 47, so it’s weak. The comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” which is about as generous as I can be. It’s small, clean, and for a beginner, maybe you can get a few knee-high dribblers.

Sunday the 26th of July morning is similar: a 2 ft easterly swell with 8-second period, light offshore wind, and combined energy of 37. Clean, but tiny. The afternoon picks up a little to 3 ft from the SE with a longer 8-second period and 67 combined energy, and the wind goes clean cross-off. It’s the best of a bad bunch, but that’s not saying much.

After that, we’re back into a long stretch of nothing. A few days of clean offshore winds, but the swell drops to 1 ft, then 1 ft, then 0.6 ft. It’s a desert. The combined energy numbers fall into single digits. There’s a hint of something on the 31st of July (Friday) afternoon where the period jumps to 9 seconds from the SE with 85 combined energy, but the swell is still only 2 ft and the wind is cross-off. It’s clean, but still tiny.

The run continues into August with the same story. The only flicker of light is on Saturday the 1st of August afternoon. We get a 2 ft SE swell, period of 9 seconds, combined energy of 62, and a gentle offshore wind. The report says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” That’s your best bet right at the end of the 16-day window, but it’s still a long shot.

So, to be blunt, there are no standouts here. No proper swell, no power, and the wind only helps to make the tiny waves look clean. It’s a lean period. Forecasts change, so don’t lose hope, but right now, I’d keep the board in the car and the wax in the wrapper.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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67
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Wind (km/h)
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SSW
25
S
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SE
10
WSW
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High Tide
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
5:36AM1.45m
6:19PM1.79m
6:26AM1.48m
7:05PM1.82m
Low Tide
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
12:05PM0.16m
1:06AM0.25m
12:53PM0.14m
1:51AM0.21m
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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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