Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but things build into some proper size. The water’s sitting at 52°F, which is about 1°F cooler than usual for this time of year – nothing to write home about, just a little nippier than average.

Friday the 21st is pretty ordinary. There’s a tiny 1ft SSW swell with a period of 19 seconds, giving a combined energy of 219 – that’s weak. The wind’s offshore in the morning, so it’s clean, but there’s just not enough push to get excited about. Afternoon gets a bit of rain and a light cross-off breeze, but it’s still poor.

Saturday the 22nd is a write-off. The swell jumps to 8ft from the SW, and the energy is huge at 3307, but the wind is howling from the WSW at 28 mph, creating a messy cross-shore chop. Not for paddling – that’s kite-surfing territory if you’re into that.

Sunday the 23rd is where it starts to look interesting. The morning is still a bit weak, but the afternoon is the real standout. You’re looking at a 6ft SSW swell with a 16-second period, and the energy is pumping at 3429. The wind drops to just 3 mph from the WNW, almost glassy, and it’s cross-off. That’s clean, powerful, and lined up – excellent for experienced surfers. This is the best session of the whole run.

Monday the 24th is a solid follow-up. Morning has 4ft SSW swell with offshore wind, so it’s clean and rideable. The energy is 596 – moderate. Afternoon stays clean with a light cross-off.

Tuesday the 25th morning is glassy and clean with a 4ft SSW swell. Could be a fun session if you’re after smaller waves. Afternoon turns cross-on and gets messy.

Wednesday the 26th is a mess. The swell jumps to 6ft and then 8ft, but the wind is strong and cross-on, creating lumpy, poor conditions. Thursday the 27th cleans up with offshore wind, but the swell drops to 4ft from the SE – small and clean, worth a look if you’re keen.

Friday the 28th has a long-period 4ft SSW swell with 18-second period, energy at 895. The afternoon is even better, with 4ft SSW swell and 17-second period, clean cross-off wind. Very good surf conditions.

Saturday the 29th is blown out again with strong cross-on wind. Sunday the 30th morning is small but clean with offshore wind. Afternoon gets a 8ft SW swell with light cross-shore wind – marginal because of the wind, but big.

Monday the 31st stays clean with cross-off wind and a 5ft SSW swell. Tuesday the 1st of September is the next real standout. Morning has 6ft SSW swell, 17-second period, light cross-off wind, and energy at 1945. That’s excellent for experienced surfers. Wednesday the 2nd morning is also excellent – 6ft SSW swell, offshore wind, clean. The afternoon drops but stays clean.

After that, the swell tails off into the 2ft to 7ft range with offshore winds, but the energy is moderate and the winds are fresh. The 4th of September has a 7ft SW swell with fresh offshore wind, clean but marginal with the wind strength. The 5th of September morning has a 7ft SSW swell, but the wind is fresh cross-off, so it’s clean but not perfect.

So, if you’re picking one session, make it Sunday the 23rd afternoon – that’s the best of the lot. The 1st of September morning is also a strong runner-up. The rest is a mix of clean, small days and blown-out bigger days.

Rusty.

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