Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty comin’ at you from the beach.

Right off the bat, Hope Beach is lookin’ like the spot to be over the next couple weeks. We’ve got a nice run of solid south-southwest swell lined up, and the winds are playin’ the game more often than not. The water’s sittin’ around average for this time of year, so nothin’ wild there – just your standard late-summer warmth.

The first real action kicks off Monday, August 24th. The morning’s already got a clean 4.3ft SSW groundswell rollin’ in with 14-second intervals and a light offshore breeze out of the northwest. The wave energy is moderate (633), and it’s got that glassy look to it – perfect for gettin’ the week started right. The afternoon holds steady with a bit more push at 4.6ft and still clean under a light cross-offshore flow.

Tuesday, August 25th keeps it fun. You’re lookin’ at 3.9ft in the morning and 3.3ft in the afternoon, still SSW groundswell around 12 seconds, and light cross-off breezes keepin’ the surface tidy. Crowds are gonna be around sometimes, but nothin’ too heavy for a Tuesday.

Wednesday, August 26th is a write-off. The swell jumps to 6.6ft in the morning and 7.5ft in the afternoon, but the wind is a strong cross-shore from the west-southwest at 19 mph, turning the ocean into a lumpy mess. Seriously, the combined energy climbs to 993 in the arvo, but the wind just tears it apart. If you’re a kiter, this might look fun, but for paddle surfing, you’re better off stayin’ home.

Thursday, August 27th drops right back off – just 2.3ft with weak energy (197-261) and messy conditions. Not worth paddlin’ out.

Now, Friday, August 28th is where things start to fire up again. The morning has a sweet 3.6ft SSW groundswell with a very long 18-second period. That’s a proper groundswell, and with a light northwest offshore breeze, it’s clean as a whistle. The wave energy is moderate (833) but the quality is high. This one’s a standout – especially for a point break or reef setup. Remember, that long period can make beach breaks a bit straight, so pick your bank.

The weekend kinda goes quiet. Saturday, August 29th has a tiny 2.0ft morning session with clean winds but weak energy (202). The afternoon turns onshore and choppy. Sunday, August 30th though – that’s the real highlight. The morning brings 5.6ft of SSW groundswell on a 16-second period, with light north winds groomin’ it. The combined energy hits a strong 1577. This is excellent surf, but it’s steppin’ into intermediate-to-expert territory. The crowds might be around, but this is the kind of session you remember. The afternoon turns onshore, so get it early.

Monday, August 31st keeps the fun goin’ with 4.6ft to 4.9ft SSW groundswell, 14-16 second intervals, and cross-off winds through the morning. The energy is strong (1059) and it’s clean. The arvo’s a little more marginal with stronger wind, but still surfable.

Tuesday, September 1st is a bit of a mixed bag – 4.6ft in the morning but cross-shore wind and lumpy conditions. The arvo gets onshore and ugly.

Wednesday, September 2nd is another cracker. The morning has 5.2ft of clean SSW groundswell with a 15-second period and a northwest offshore breeze at 12 mph. That’s moderate offshore and clean, with strong energy (1138). The afternoon stays clean at 4.6ft with lighter offshore winds. This is another standout day – good for experienced surfers.

The rest of the first week of September is patchy. Thursday, the 3rd, is onshore and choppy. Friday, the 4th, is small and clean but weak. Saturday, September 5th sees the swell build again – 4.3ft in the morning, 5.6ft in the arvo – but both sessions have cross-off winds and the energy is strong (1058 to 1749). The conditions are a bit marginal, but the swell has potential.

Sunday, September 6th is pure gold. The morning lays down 5.6ft of clean, moderate offshore SSW groundswell with a 16-second period and strong energy (1468). The afternoon matches it – 5.6ft, cross-off breeze, 1521 energy. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. True standout.

Monday, September 7th turns a little lumpy with onshore flow in the morning, but Tuesday, September 8th closes the forecast period on a high note – 4.3ft of clean, light-wind SSW groundswell at 15 seconds. Energy is moderate (683) and it’ll be a fun, easy session.

So, if you’re plannin’ your sessions, lock in Sunday the 30th of August, Wednesday the 2nd of September, and Sunday the 6th of September. Those are the diamonds. The rest is a

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