Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what's coming down the line for our next couple of weeks. We've only got the one spot that's worth a look, and it's a bit of a mixed bag, so let's get into it.

We're kicking off on Monday the 10th, but honestly, it's a write-off. That early part of the week is looking pretty average. There's a bit of a long period groundswell coming in from the south-southwest, but it's getting thumped by a 19 mph cross-onshore wind. The water's sitting at 52°F, which is a touch below average for this time of year – nothing crazy, just a little cooler.

The first real sign of life pops up Tuesday afternoon, August 11th. It's only about 3ft from the SSW, but with an 18-second period giving it some real push, and the wind goes completely glassy. That combined energy is moderate at (636). This is your window for a sneaky session if you're desperate for a glide. The wave quality is there, but be warned, this spot is inconsistent, so you might be waiting a while between sets.

The stand-out, the one you want to circle on your calendar, is Friday morning, August 14th. The swell is going to be solid with a main south-southwest swell of 8ft, with a 17-second period, and the combined wave energy jumps right up to (3418). That's a serious amount of juice. The wind is a clean, cross-offshore breeze. This is going to be excellent, but heavy-duty stuff – definitely for the experienced crew only. It's going to be a freight train.

After that peak, things settle down but stay surfable. Saturday morning, August 15th, is the next clean option. The swell has eased to a still solid 5ft from the south, and a light offshore from the north-northwest kicks in. Combined energy is moderate at (1497). Good form, but still a handful.

The following week sees the size drop right off. From Monday the 17th through the end of the run, we're looking at mostly inconsistent, small waves in the 1.0ft to 4ft range. There are a few clean mornings, like Wednesday the 19th morning with small, clean, offshore waves, but they're tiny at 1ft and the energy is weak (90). Saturday the 22nd afternoon has a weird one – a 2ft swell from the south, but a very long 21-second period, and clean offshore winds. It might produce some weird, straight lines, but it's worth a look for a longboard or a foil if you're keen.

A couple of late-period windows on Sunday the 23rd and Tuesday the 25th show small, clean surf with moderate energy, but nothing to get too excited about. Keep an eye on the forecasts for those, as they could improve.

Overall, the best bet by a mile is Friday August 14th morning. Clean, powerful, and for experts only. The rest is a waiting game.

Rusty.

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