Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s switch it up to feet and miles per hour.

First up, I gotta tell ya, we’ve got a lot of days ahead that are gonna be too big for the average punter, especially in the first week. Keep your wits about you. The spot on the menu is Hope Beach.

Right off the bat, Wednesday the 16th is a write-off for any kind of good surfing. We get a 6ft swell from the SSW with a long 16-second period, but that cross-breeze and a cross-chop ruin it. The afternoon, though… 12ft from the SSW. That’s a lot of water moving, and the combined energy is through the roof (8692). It’s clean wind-wise but only for the brave. This is expert territory. Short period swell here is long, 15 seconds, so it’ll have real power, but at a beach break like this, that long period can make it close out fast and look more like a washing machine for a kite than a paddle board.

Thursday the 17th morning is still too big at 13ft (8017 energy). Cross-off wind keeps it looking pretty, but that’s purely for the big-wave chargers. The afternoon drops to 7ft, a bit more manageable for an intermediate, but the score isn't great. Still, the wind is clean.

Friday the 18th morning is the first real standout for solid, clean conditions. You’ve got a 7ft swell from the SSW, 16-second period, and offshore wind from the NW. Combined energy is strong at 1986. This is that classic setup for an experienced surfer—clean faces, proper power. The afternoon drops a bit to 6ft but stays clean. This is your best early window.

Saturday the 19th is a bummer. Onshore wind kills both sessions. Sunday the 20th morning shows a glimmer of hope with a 4ft S swell and offshore wind, but it’s weak energy (496) and only scores a 2. It’s clean, but small. The afternoon drops too low.

We hit another gap of dud conditions until Monday the 21st afternoon, where it’s back to 13ft and 8579 energy. Again, expert only. The morning of Tuesday the 22nd is 10ft (4431 energy) but lumpy.

The next proper standout window opens up on Wednesday the 23rd. Morning has a 5ft S swell, 15-second period, and gentle offshore wind from the NNW. Then the afternoon is the real gem—4ft S swell, glassy conditions with zero wind. Combined energy is low (694), but for clean, rideable waves, this is a perfect time for an intermediate.

From Thursday the 24th through Saturday the 26th morning, it’s mostly small and weak, though Saturday the 26th morning has a weirdly long 22-second period swell at 2ft. That period is super long, so it’s better for a point or reef, not a beach. The energy is still low.

Sunday the 27th and Monday the 28th stay small and mostly poor. Tuesday the 29th morning sees a comeback with a 6ft SW swell, 14-second period, and light wind. This is a solid, clean option for an experienced surfer. The afternoon jumps to 8ft (2375 energy) and is clean.

For the final standout, check out Wednesday the 30th. Both morning and afternoon sessions are glassy with a 5ft SSW swell, 17-18 second period, and combined energy around 1568. This is excellent, clean surf for experienced folks. Thursday, October 1st morning also looks excellent with a 6ft SSW swell and offshore wind.

So, overall, the best on offer for classic, clean conditions without it being a washing machine is Friday the 18th morning (7ft, offshore) and Wednesday the 23rd afternoon (4ft, glassy). The late window, Tuesday the 29th through Thursday the 1st, is also promising but remember, we’re looking far out, so keep an eye on it.

This spot is inconsistent, so these clean windows are precious. Crowds are possible here when it’s good, so be ready to share.

Rusty.

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