Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here with the rundown on the local surf.

We’re kicking things off slow at Hope Beach. The first real chance to get wet doesn’t come until Sunday, July 26th, but it’s pretty weak. You’re looking at 3ft of SSW swell with a 10-second period. The wind is offshore from the NW, so the surface is clean, but the energy is a low 222. Not exactly setting the world on fire.

The first real standout arrives on Monday, July 27th in the afternoon. The swell bumps up to 4ft, and the period stretches out to 15 seconds—that’s real groundswell. The wind is a gentle offshore from the NNW, and the energy jumps to 621. It’s clean, it’s got some grunt, and it’s a sign of better things. Tuesday the 28th keeps that same vibe, with a 4ft SSW swell and a glassy afternoon session. That’s the good stuff.

But you gotta be patient because Wednesday, July 29th is a total write-off. The wind rips in at 45 km/h from the SSW, making it a messy onshore mess, and the swell hits 8ft. The combined energy is a massive 3823. This is strictly for the experts who like a beatdown, or more likely, it’s a day for the kite surfers out there.

We get a calm down on Thursday the 30th with smaller, cleaner waves, but the real peak of the forecast is Friday, July 31st in the morning. Swell is back up to 6ft from the SW, period at 12 seconds, and the wind is a light cross-offshore from the WNW. The energy is a solid 1293, and the conditions are described as “very good.” That’s the one to aim for. The water is sitting at 53°F, which is about 1°F below the norm for this time of year, so a bit chilly but nothing crazy.

The quality carries right into the start of August. Saturday, August 1st in the afternoon is a beauty. You’ve got 6ft of SSW swell with an 18-second period—that’s about as long as it gets. The wind is a light cross-offshore, the energy is 1918, and the report says it’s excellent for experienced surfers. That long period will make the waves fast and powerful, with long waits between sets. It’s a proper groundswell.

The 2nd and 3rd of August keep the clean offshore winds and solid 4ft to 5ft swell going. The energy sits in the 700-860 range—moderate and consistent. It’s a good, reliable run.

Then it gets messy again. Tuesday, August 4th gets hit with strong SSW winds, and the swell drops to 2ft in the morning, but it’s all blown out. The 5th is a washout too, with a huge 21-second period swell but the wind is onshore, making it a choppy, lumpy mess despite the 1325 energy.

The final stretch from Thursday, August 6th onward is a slow fade. The swell is around 4ft with clean NNW wind, but the energy is down to 822. It gets smaller and weaker through to the 9th. By August 9th, the swell is a short-period 7ft from the SSE with a 6-second period and strong onshore wind. That’s just a blown-out, close-out mess. Stay home.

Bottom line: The best bet is the Friday, July 31st morning for the size, period, and clean wind. The Saturday, August 1st afternoon is a close second for the long-period groundswell. If you can only pick one, make it that Friday.

Rusty.

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