Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's get into it. Hope Beach is the only spot on the cards for the next 16 days, and it's a bit of a mixed bag. The water's sitting at 53° which is actually a touch cooler than usual for this time of year, but not enough to be a shock to the system.

The first real surfable day is Thursday, July 23rd, but honestly, it's nothing to write home about. We've got a couple of sessions with a 6ft to 8ft SSW swell, but it's coming from the wrong direction for this break and the wind is a cross-off, which is fine but not ideal. The energy is moderate (1158) and the longer period (14-17 seconds) suggests some deeper ocean lines, but it's just not hitting right. The crowd factor is a "sometimes" thing, so it might be okay, but don't expect a classic.

The standout, and I mean the real standout, is going to be Friday, July 24th, in the morning. That's the one. A massive 15ft SSW swell (13321 energy) is predicted, but here's the catch – it's too big for Hope Beach. The wind is offshore, the lines are long, but it's a beast for experts only. Beginners, steer clear. That afternoon the swell drops back to 6ft, so it's a short-lived giant.

After that, we get a slow burn into the weekend. Saturday, July 25th, has a 8ft SW swell but it's a bit cross-shore, making things a little bumpy. Sunday is tiny, not worth the paddle.

The good stuff returns for Monday, July 27th, afternoon, with a 4ft SSW swell, a gentle offshore wind, and a period of 14 seconds (560 energy). It's clean, it's manageable, and it's a good run for intermediates. The next day, Tuesday, July 28th, is even better. Both morning and afternoon have 5ft SSW swells, clean offshore winds, and a very long 16-second period (1258-1445 energy). That's a nice, powerful groundswell, and the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. The water is still that same 53°.

Then we hit a bit of a wall. Wednesday, July 29th, is too big and messy, and from Thursday, July 30th, right through to the end of the month, it's a write-off. Onshore winds, small, weak swells, just poor conditions. That's a solid 4-day gap of nothing.

Looking into the first week of August, there's a flicker of hope. Saturday, August 1st, morning has a 3ft SSW swell with a light cross-off breeze and a 13-second period (741 energy). It's clean, but small. The next big highlight is Monday, August 3rd, morning. A 6ft SSW swell, gentle offshore wind, and an 18-second period (2153 energy). That's some serious ocean energy, and it's set up for a clean, powerful session for those who know what they're doing. The rest of that week is a mix of glassy mornings and choppy afternoons, with the wind messing things up.

The very last days, around August 7th, are small and uninspiring. So, to sum it up: Friday morning the 24th is the big one if you're an expert, and Tuesday the 28th and Monday August 3rd are your best bets for a solid, clean session. The rest is a waiting game.

Rusty.

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