Surf Forecasts:
Hooks surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, ESE swell with 150 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with E 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 (Sep 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hooks in the next 16 days are 0.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hooks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, let’s be straight with you. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a paddle. There’s simply nothing on the table that’s going to get the heart rate up, and I’m not going to sugarcoat it. We’ve got a full 16-day window here, and the board is looking blank for any kind of decent surf.
We’re looking at Hooks, a beginner-friendly spot that’s fairly consistent, but that consistency is only showing up in the form of tiny, weak waves. The water’s a bit colder than normal for this time of year, sitting at 80°F with an anomaly of -3°F, so you’ll want the rubber on. The energy in the water is mostly weak, with combined energy values often in the low double digits, like 23, 35, or 53. It’s just not doing anything.
Right through this Sunday, the 30th, and into Monday, we’ve got onshore and cross-onshore winds with swell under 3ft. The period is short, around 5-8 seconds, which means junky, weak windswell. The wind state is mostly described as poor surf conditions, with light breezes making things a bit messy. There’s nothing to even get excited about for a beginner.
Moving into the start of next week, Tuesday the 1st through to Thursday the 3rd, the swell does push up a touch, reaching 3-3ft with a slightly better period of 10-11 seconds. This kicks the combined energy up into the moderate range, hitting 131 and 146. But it’s still all onshore and cross-onshore wind. We’re still looking at poor surf conditions. Onshore winds and a beach break like this is just a mess.
The middle of the week after that, the 4th through the 6th, sees the swell drop back again. The energy falls away, and the wind stays onshore or cross-onshore for the most part. The period even drops to as low as 4-5 seconds, which is just terrible. It’s all small and weak, with the odd bit of cross-offshore wind on the 5th and 6th mornings offering a brief moment of cleaner, but tiny, lines. Not worth the paddle.
The week of the 7th brings a bit of a tease. We see some offshore and glassy conditions, particularly on the morning of Monday the 7th and the 8th, but the swell is almost non-existent, at 0.6-1ft. The combined energy is down in the teens, like 14 and 29. Sure, it’s clean, but there’s nothing to ride. You could be on a lake for all the surf there is.
The rest of the second week is more of the same. Tiny swell, poor conditions. We’re looking at a lot of clear skies but with that small, weak, onshore wind blowing. The whole run is a complete write-off.
The one thing that stands out is the end of the window, on Monday the 14th. That’s when things get wild, but not in a good way. The wind is forecast to be a severe gale, hitting 50 mph with a near-gale in the morning. The surf is tiny, but the conditions will be completely blown out. Honestly, that setup looks way more interesting for kite surfing than for paddle surfing. The swell might be 2ft, but with that wind whipping across, it’s going to be a washing machine.
So, that’s the brutal truth of it. No standouts. No hidden gems. Just a flat, mostly onshore, disappointing 16 days. It’s the kind of run that makes you want to take up golf. But that’s the way it goes sometimes. Keep an eye on the charts, because it never tends to stay this poor for long, and forecasts can change. But for now, I’d be finding something else to do.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | E 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SE 8 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
12 | 36 | 55 | 50 | 36 | 19 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 133 | 139 | 107 | 65 | 62 | 44 | 38 | 49 | 53 | 18 | 17 | 18 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross | cross | off |
High Tide | 10:20AM1.92m | 10:39PM1.89m | 11:04AM1.96m | 11:22PM1.84m | 11:50AM1.98m | 00:08AM1.78m | 12:40PM1.99m | 00:59AM1.73m | 1:36PM1.99m | 1:56AM1.68m | 2:39PM1.99m | 3:02AM1.65m | 3:49PM2.00m | 4:13AM1.67m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:47PM0.15m | 5:06AM0.07m | 5:33PM0.19m | 5:48AM0.08m | 6:24PM0.25m | 6:36AM0.10m | 7:21PM0.31m | 7:30AM0.14m | 8:26PM0.35m | 8:32AM0.16m | 9:33PM0.37m | 9:38AM0.17m | 10:39PM0.34m | ||||||||
7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | |
— | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | |
mm | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | E 5 | ESE 7 | SE 13 | ESE 7 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SE 8 | SE 6 | ESE 8 | SE 6 |
9 | 11 | 55 | 50 | 13 | 15 | 57 | 7 | 43 | 133 | 139 | 107 | 65 | 62 | 44 | 38 | 49 | 53 | 18 | 12 | 18 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | E 10 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 15 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | — | — | ESE 8 | E 7 | ESE 8 |
12 | 2 | 14 | 1 | 21 | 19 | 4 | 18 | 56 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | 12 | 1 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | — | E 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 7 | NE 7 | E 7 |
— | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 5 | — | — | E 6 | — | — | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | — | SE 6 | — |
— | 36 | — | — | 36 | — | — | 57 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 17 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 626 | 772 | 774 | 274 | 1268 | 98 | 774 | 1597 | 484 | 264 | 1438 | 484 | 206 | 331 | 206 | 206 | 291 | 29 | 42 | 2079 | 407 |
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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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