Florida - East Coast
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Hooks for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Hooks, Florida - East Coast. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Tue, Jun 30: 1–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly very poor with barely a breath of wind. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 11mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 2–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on ESE swell at 9s and light NE winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 12mph from the ENE and dropping conditions to poor.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 2ft waves on E swell at 8s and light winds out of the NE. Onshore flow builds through the day to 11mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with light winds out of the SSW. Afternoon breeze fills in to 12mph.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with light SSW winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 11mph.
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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Hooks is 0-1ft with a 8.75s swell period. Wind is ENE at 14mph and conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Hooks is 0-1ft, produced by a 1.2ft ESE primary swell at 9s, a 1.2ft ENE wind swell swell at 3s. 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.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Hooks is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 7.65s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Hooks works best with a NE swell and W winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Hooks. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Hooks is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. 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.
The prime season at Hooks is winter, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Hooks include rip currents, sharks, jellyfish, shifting sandbars from dredging. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
