Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Hope Beach over the next couple of weeks.

We've got a bit of a mixed bag coming up. The next few days are looking pretty small but clean, with some better, more powerful swell coming in later in the second week. The water temperature is sitting at 53°, which is about 2° colder than usual for this time of year – nothing wild, just a little nippy.

Week One (July 19th – July 25th)

The best bet for the next few days is Sunday morning, July 19th at Hope Beach. It’s not going to be massive, with a 3ft swell from the south, but it’s got a nice 11-second period on it. The wind is light and offshore from the NNW, so it’ll be clean and glassy. The combined swell energy is moderate at 339, so there’s enough there to have fun on a longboard or a fish. The spot is a bit inconsistent, so you might have to be patient, but when a set rolls through, it’ll be worth it.

Monday and Tuesday stay small, with a bit of a south-southwest groundswell (14-16 second period) but the wave heights are only around 1ft to 3ft. The wind is offshore, so it’ll be clean, but you’ll be scratching for waves. The energy is weak (185-307).

Wednesday afternoon sees a change, with the wind shifting to a cross-shore and the quality dropping right off. Things go downhill from there.

Thursday, July 23rd sees the swell pick up to 5ft-6ft from the SSW, but the wind is howling from the west at 18-25 mph. The energy jumps up to 895-1766, but it’s a windy mess. Not one for the paddle surfer.

Friday, July 24th is a big one, but it’s a warning, not a recommendation. The swell is a solid 12ft from the SSW with a long 15-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 5445. The problem is it’s predicted to be too big for this break. This is firmly in the "experts only" zone, and even then, the wind is going to be a strong cross-shore. It’s more of a spectacle than a session.

Week Two (July 26th – August 3rd)

The second week starts rough with a lot of wind and big, messy swell. That Friday the 24th's energy carries over, and we see a lot of poor conditions with strong winds through the 26th and 27th. The swell is big (7ft-13ft) but the wind is all over the place.

Finally, things clean up. Tuesday morning, July 28th is the standout. We’ve got an 8ft south swell with a 13-second period, and the wind is light and offshore from the NNW. The combined energy is a strong 2633. This is proper, powerful groundswell, and with those clean conditions, Hope Beach will be firing. The break is inconsistent, so it won't be a constant pump, but the sets that arrive will be well-shaped and worth the wait. This is for experienced surfers as the size is pushing it.

After that, it settles down. The end of the week and into the weekend sees a smaller SE swell (4ft-5ft) with clean, light offshore winds. The combined energy is moderate (514-770). The period on the SE swell is 12 seconds, so it has some shape to it. Thursday, July 30th is a good call for a smaller, more relaxed session with that light NNW wind.

The very end of the run, on Monday, August 3rd, shows a tiny 3ft-3ft swell, but with a very long 19-20 second period from the SSW. That's crazy long-period groundswell, but the energy is high (1014-1165). For a beach break, that long period might make the waves break too straight and close out, but it’s worth a look if you’re a patient soul.

All in all, the best waves are on Tuesday the 28th. After that, the long-range stuff is promising but less certain.

Rusty out.

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