Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break down the next couple of weeks at Hope Beach. This spot is a bit of a tease – it’s not always on, but when it is, it’s worth the wait.

The action starts on Thursday, July 16th. We’ve got a solid SSW groundswell pushing in around 6 feet, with a period of 16 seconds. That’s long-period energy, meaning the waves will have some serious shape and power, but 6 feet is a step up, so it’s for the experienced crew. The wind is offshore from the NNW at 15 km/h, keeping the faces clean. The combined energy is strong at 1793, so you’ll feel the push. Water temp is about 53°F, which is a touch cooler than normal for this time of year – not a big deal, just a little nippy. The break is inconsistent, so you’ll have to wait for the sets, and crowds might show up.

The real standout, the best of the whole run, is Thursday morning. That 6-foot SSW swell with the 16-second period and clean offshore wind is the best combo we see. Thursday afternoon goes glassy with an easterly breeze at 5 km/h, swell dropping slightly to 5 feet – still very good, just a bit less energy.

Friday the 17th keeps it going. Morning sees a similar 6-foot SSW swell, period stretching to 17 seconds, and a moderate offshore breeze from the NNW at 20 km/h. Lots of energy (1821). Friday afternoon backs off to 5 feet but stays clean with light offshore wind.

Through the weekend and into next week, the swell slowly fades. Saturday the 18th has 4-foot waves, Sunday the 19th is down to 3 feet, still with offshore winds, so it’s rideable but not as good. By Monday and Tuesday the 20th and 21st, the swell drops to less than 3 feet – surfable but ordinary.

Then we get a big spike on Thursday the 23rd of July. An 12-foot SSW swell rolls in, but the wind is a cross-on from the SW at 15 km/h. The combined energy is massive at 5796, but it’s too big for this break, and the conditions are choppy. That’s a kite-surfing day, not a paddle-surfing day.

The rest of the second week is messy. Winds get strong, swells are mixed up, and there are plenty of days with poor or marginal conditions. The only flicker of hope is the morning of Wednesday the 29th of July, where a 5-foot S swell meets glassy conditions with a light SE breeze – could be a sneaky good session for a couple of hours.

Overall, your best bet is the morning of Thursday the 16th or Friday the 17th. After that, it’s a waiting game with a few windy, jumbled days in the middle.

Rusty.

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