Hooks Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.69° N 81.43° W

Hooks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hooks sea temperature is
27.9° C
0.6° 

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


Hooks surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, ESE swell with 220 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s 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 (Aug 06) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s is also forecast. 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 6th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 6th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 7th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright crew, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a paddle. Let's get into it.

The overall pattern is one of tiny, weak swell and messy wind. For the first week and a half, from now through to about the 17th, we’re looking at a solid run of "poor surf conditions" with scores that are flat out zeros. The swell is tiny, under 3ft most days, and the period is short, around 6-8 seconds, meaning it’s just wind slop. The combined energy is mostly weak, with values under 100 (down to 16 at one point), so there’s just no power in the water. You’ll be waiting a long time for a knee-high dribbler.

The one spot we’ve got intel on is Hooks. It’s a beginner-friendly break, fairly consistent, but it’s exposed to the swell. The trouble is, the swell is coming from the ESE, and the optimum direction for Hooks is NE, so it’s not lining up right. The wind is a constant problem too, mostly onshore or cross-onshore, which will chop up anything that tries to form. On the 15th, there’s a moment of glassy conditions in the morning, but the swell is only 2ft and from the SE with a period of just 5 seconds – it’s barely a ripple. The water temperature is currently 82°, which is about 1° cooler than normal, so nothing to write home about.

Things *might* get a little less terrible around the 17th and 18th. We start seeing "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions" with a score of 1. The swell stays small, around 2ft, but the period stretches to 9 seconds, which is a slight improvement. We also get some clean looks with offshore wind from the WSW on the 18th morning. The combined energy ticks up to 83 and then 105, so there’s a bit more push. This is your best bet in the whole window, but it’s still marginal. It’s not a standout, just the least bad option.

Further out, the 20th and 21st see a similar story. The swell picks up to 3ft from the ESE with a period of 10 seconds, and the energy gets into the 120s. Morning conditions look clean with light offshore or glassy wind. But the afternoon wind swings onshore and ruins it. For a brief window on the morning of the 21st (that's Friday the 21st of August), with glassy conditions and a 3ft, 9-second swell, you might get a few little clean ones at Hooks. But honestly, it’s a poor run of surf.

Don't get your hopes up. This is a long stretch of flatness. For a beginner spot like Hooks, it’s just not going to be worth the effort. The forecast can always change, but right now, there’s nothing to get excited about.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 33°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
2:50PM1.87m
3:09AM1.57m
3:57PM1.91m
4:18AM1.56m
5:07PM1.98m
5:28AM1.60m
6:13PM2.05m
6:34AM1.68m
7:14PM2.11m
7:35AM1.76m
8:09PM2.15m
8:32AM1.84m
9:01PM2.15m
Low Tide
9:45PM0.26m
9:51AM0.02m
10:51PM0.23m
10:54AM-0.00m
11:55PM0.18m
11:58AM-0.04m
00:56AM0.11m
1:00PM-0.09m
1:54AM0.04m
2:00PM-0.13m
2:47AM-0.04m
2:56PM-0.15m
3:36AM-0.08m
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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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