Hooks Surf Forecast, Florida - East Coast
Florida - East Coast
Current Conditions
FairWave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
7.85s
Wind
7mph
ESE / Gusts 14mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Primary
3.2ft @ 8sESE
Nearest Webcam
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 312-3ft
Poor - Fair6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
FairConsistent 2-3ft surf through the day on ESE swell at 8s with light winds out of the SSE.
6am9am12pm3pm
8s ESE|3-5mph SE
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
FairSteady 2-3ft waves on offer on ESE swell at 8s — light E winds.
6am9am12pm3pm
8s ESE|4-8mph ENE
Forecast Charts
Hooks Surf Spot Guide
Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
NE
Best Wind
W
Season
Winter
Hooks is a sandy beach break on the north end of Amelia Island near Fernandina Beach, facing east-northeast into the open Atlantic. It produces fast, fun waves that favor lefts, working best on NE swells at mid to high tide. Sandbars have been affected by dredging over the years, but it still delivers consistent small surf and is a solid option when other island spots are too crowded.
Rip currentsSharksJellyfishShifting sandbars from dredging
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Hooks Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Hooks?
The current wave height at Hooks is 2-3ft with a 7.85s swell period. Wind is ESE at 7mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
How accurate is the Hooks surf forecast?
Our Hooks forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.
What is the breaking wave height at Hooks?
The current breaking wave height at Hooks is 2-3ft, produced by a 3.2ft ESE primary swell at 8s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
When is the best time to surf Hooks?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Hooks is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 7.3s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.