Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's get this straight. The only surf game in town for the next 16 days is Hope Beach. There's nothing else to compare it to, so we're locked in on this one spot.

Right off the bat, we're in for a bit of a wait. There's no real reason to paddle out on Tuesday the 8th. The swell is there at 5 feet but the wind is cross-off, and it’s just not coming together. The next few days are a write-off with a big, messy, lumpy swell on the 9th. You’d be a fool to get wet.

The first real sign of life shows up on Thursday morning, September 10th. The ocean is cleaning up with a light cross-off breeze from the NW. The swell is a solid 10 feet from the S, with a period of 16 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell with a lot of push, and the wave energy is strong (4117). This is for the experienced crew only – it’s going to be heavy. The water temp is sitting at about 54°, which is about normal for this time of year, but you’ll still want a good hood and gloves.

Friday morning, the 11th, is a real standout. The wind goes glassy offshore from the NNW at just 6 mph. The swell is 8 feet from the SSW, with a 17-second period. That’s a long-period groundswell, and at a spot like Hope Beach, it’s going to be lined up and powerful. The wave energy is pumping (3214). This is the pick of the first week. The afternoon gets wild – 16 feet is just too much for this break, so stick to the morning.

Saturday the 12th still has good energy with a clean 6 feet in the morning, but the real highlight is the following week. Wednesday morning, September 16th, is another one to circle. The wind is offshore again from the NW, and the swell is 7 feet from the SSW with a 17-second period. The energy is strong (2437), and the conditions will be excellent for experienced surfers.

After that, there’s a bit of a lull, but Friday morning, September 18th, brings back the offshore flow with a 8-foot S swell. Then Saturday morning, September 19th, has a clean 6 feet with a light cross-off. The real kicker is the last day in the window: Wednesday morning, September 23rd. The wind is offshore from the NNW, and the swell is 6 feet from the SSW. It’s backed off a bit, but the afternoon session that day is the king of the long-range. The wind goes completely glassy, and the swell is a clean 6 feet. It’s going to be perfect. Uncrowded, too, as it’s the end of the window.

So, the standout sessions are Thursday morning the 10th for the big, powerful groundswell, and Wednesday afternoon the 23rd for the glassy perfection. Keep an eye on the Friday mornings as well. The long-range stuff looks promising, but forecasts this far out always have a bit of a question mark. For now, get your gear ready.

Rusty.

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