Surf Forecasts:
Hooks surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 4s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, SE swell with 138 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 4s 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 4s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hooks in the next 16 days are 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 4s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 4s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hooks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days at Hooks are a real struggle. There’s no standout swell, no clean window that’s worth paddling out for, just a whole lot of nothing. The first recommendation doesn’t pop up until the morning of Friday, 28 August, and even then, it’s only barely surfable. From now until then, it’s a flat, disappointing gap.
Let’s start with the pattern. The water’s sitting at 84°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. For the first week, the swell is tiny – mostly 0.7ft to 3ft from the ESE or SE, with periods all over the place. The combined energy is weak, barely cracking 100 (15 to 212 range), which tells you there’s no grunt behind it. The wind is often cross-on or onshore, and though there are a few glassy or offshore mornings, the swell is just too small to do anything with. Sunday morning, 23 August, has a clean offshore and a 0.7ft, 13-second groundswell, but that’s a waist-high dribble at best – not worth wetting your wetsuit.
The standout moment, if you can call it that, is the morning of Friday, 28 August. Hooks (Big Island) sees a 1ft ESE swell with a 10-second period and a light WSW cross-off breeze. The combined energy sits at 62 – weak but the cleanest we’ve seen. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. For a beginner, it’s tiny, clean, and the crowd factor is rare, so you could get a few funky little waves if you’re desperate. But don’t expect anything memorable.
The second week is even more of a letdown. Mornings offer glassy conditions with tiny 1.0ft to 2ft swells, but the afternoons are ruined by stronger cross-onshore winds. The combined energy stays low, often under 50. The morning of Thursday, 3 September, has a glassy 1ft ESE swell, and the morning of Saturday, 5 September, has a glassy 2ft E swell, but the period is a pathetic 4 to 5 seconds – short-period slop. It’s all poor surf conditions, honestly.
Overall, there’s no real swell to get excited about. The best bet is that Friday morning, 28 August, but it’s a one-star kind of day. Keep your board in the car and your eyes on the forecast – it tends not to stay this poor for long, but right now, it’s a tough run.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 33°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 33°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | SE 4 | ESE 9 | ESE 13 | SE 8 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 4 | S 5 | SE 5 | ESE 9 | SE 5 |
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 kJ | 13 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 42 | 14 | 14 | 91 | 31 | 23 | 92 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 37 | 11 | 17 | 39 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | off | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 3:55PM1.76m | 4:04AM1.51m | 4:50PM1.78m | 4:59AM1.53m | 5:43PM1.82m | 5:53AM1.58m | 6:32PM1.87m | 6:43AM1.64m | 7:17PM1.91m | 7:30AM1.70m | 8:00PM1.94m | 8:14AM1.76m | 8:40PM1.96m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:50PM0.43m | 10:39AM0.32m | 11:41PM0.41m | 11:30AM0.30m | 00:29AM0.38m | 12:21PM0.28m | 1:16AM0.33m | 1:10PM0.24m | 1:58AM0.27m | 1:57PM0.20m | 2:38AM0.21m | 2:41PM0.16m | 3:15AM0.16m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — |
 | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — |
mm | 5 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 32 | 28 | 29 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 30 |
Feels °C | 34 | 30 | 31 | 35 | 34 | 31 | 35 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | E 13 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 12 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | E 7 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 10 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 9 | SE 5 |
| kJ | 13 | 11 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 15 | 19 | 8 | 5 | 31 | 23 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 19 | 14 | 11 | 17 | 39 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 13 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 12 | ESE 8 | ESE 12 | ESE 8 | ESE 11 | SSE 4 | E 7 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 7 | S 4 | ESE 10 | E 14 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 4 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 6 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 22 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 14 | E 14 | — | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | — | ESE 12 | E 8 | ESE 12 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 17 | ESE 10 | E 15 | — | E 14 |
| kJ | — | 4 | 4 | — | 17 | 16 | — | 14 | 5 | 27 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 4 | — | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 3 | W 3 | WSW 3 | SE 4 | WSW 3 | W 3 | SE 8 | WSW 3 | WNW 3 | ESE 12 | S 3 | — | SE 11 | — | — | SE 4 | S 5 | — | SE 4 | S 5 |
| kJ | 5 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 42 | 2 | 1 | 91 | 3 | — | 92 | — | — | 18 | 37 | — | 16 | 32 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1307 | 737 | 499 | 747 | 517 | 362 | 362 | 39 | 552 | 774 | 111 | 42 | 737 | 92 | 111 | 1584 | 1584 | 326 | 736 | 47 |
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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).
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