Florida - East Coast
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.
Sun, May 10: 0–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with moderate E wind around 8mph.
Mon, May 11: 0–1ft, 12s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with glassy conditions.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 12s period, rated Poor. Skip the dawn patrol — 0-1ft and very poor early on. Size picks up through the day, hitting 3-4ft with poor conditions by late afternoon.
Wed, May 13: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on ENE swell at 8s and light ENE winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 9mph from the ENE and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Thu, May 14: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on E swell at 7s with light winds out of the WNW. The ENE wind kicks in by afternoon — 11mph and poor by then.
8s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast
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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 9.15s swell period. Wind is E at 8mph 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 0.7ft ENE primary swell at 6s, a 0.7ft E secondary swell at 9s, a 0.4ft ESE tertiary swell at 6s, a 0.8ft E wind swell swell at 4s. 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 Wednesday from 2 PM to 5 PM with 3ft waves, a 8.3s swell period, and conditions rated 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
