Hooks Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.69° N 81.43° W

Hooks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 13 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hooks sea temperature is
29.5°C
1.7° 

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


Hooks surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, ENE swell with 225 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 14th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 14th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 15th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s talk surf. The next couple weeks at Hooks are looking mostly flat and funky, but there’s a little window of clean waves hiding out there around the 25th if you’re willing to wait. Don’t go expecting a swell of the year, but there’s a shot at some decent rides without getting thrashed.

Right now, it’s pretty much dead. We're talking tiny, weak swell – shin to knee high at best – with the energy just pathetic, maybe 43 units of combined energy. Water temp is about average for this time of year, no surprises. Monday’s got a little ESE swell at 2ft, but it’s glassy. Still, it’s tiny and the period is short, so don’t get your hopes up.

From Tuesday the 15th through Thursday the 24th, it’s a real grind. The swell tries to push up a bit – mid-week sees some 5ft peaks – but it’s all short-period windslop with a cross-onshore breeze chopping it all to bits. The energy climbs into the mid-100s to low 200s, but it’s all junk. The winds are mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the wave report says it all: poor surf conditions. For anyone learning, when it does get over 5ft around the 16th with that onshore wind, it’s going to be a total mess and probably too much for beginners. The week just drags on with nothing but small, weak, and wind-blown waves. It’s a solid blank stretch for about ten days.

Now, here’s the interesting part. Things start to shift around Friday the 25th. The swell stays around 5ft to 6ft from the ENE, but the wind swings offshore in the morning and goes glassy by the afternoon. The energy jumps up to 324 units, which is a solid push of moderate energy. This is the standout of the whole period. It’s not huge, but it’s clean, and that makes all the difference. The period is still short, around 6-7 seconds, so it won’t have much grunt behind it, but you’ll be able to ride it. Saturday the 26th keeps that 5-6ft swell with offshore winds, but it’s a bit more marginal with questionable tide conditions. Still clean, though.

By Sunday the 27th, some of that size holds at around 5ft, and the morning looks good with a cross-offshore breeze. The afternoon gets a bit criss-crossy, but the morning is the pick. After that, it fades back down to smaller, weaker surf into the end of the month. The 28th has a glassy morning with 4ft, but it’s pretty weak.

So, honestly, if you’re keen, keep your eyes on the 25th and the morning of the 27th. That’s your best bet for a clean session. It’s not going to be epic, but it beats getting skunked. And hey, since it’s a fair way out, don’t take it to the bank – these things change – but it’s something to hope for. Otherwise, it’s a whole lot of nothing for the next couple of weeks.

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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
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Friday
18
Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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ESE
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0.5
ESE
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0.4
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9
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1.1
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
53
43
29
30
17
56
200
164
156
165
161
138
74
79
62
36
18
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12
Wind (km/h)
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SW
5
NNW
15
ESE
5
ESE
20
ENE
25
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25
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Wind State
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High Tide
10:50PM1.94m
11:20AM2.05m
11:31PM1.85m
12:02PM2.00m
00:13AM1.77m
12:44PM1.94m
00:55AM1.69m
1:28PM1.88m
1:41AM1.64m
2:17PM1.84m
2:30AM1.60m
3:10PM1.82m
3:25AM1.60m
Low Tide
5:13AM0.12m
5:51PM0.25m
5:53AM0.21m
6:38PM0.36m
6:34AM0.30m
7:28PM0.45m
7:19AM0.38m
8:21PM0.52m
8:09AM0.45m
9:15PM0.55m
9:03AM0.48m
10:09PM0.56m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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