Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. This forecast for Hope Beach is a real mixed bag – patience is the name of the game here.

Overall, we’re looking at a long wait for the good stuff. The first week and a half has plenty of swell, but the wind is just not playing ball, making for poor to marginal conditions. You’ll be sitting through a lot of onshore and cross-offshore wind before we get a proper window.

Sunday the 12th has tiny waves, only 1ft to 2ft from the SSW, and while the morning is clean, it’s just not enough to bother getting wet.

Monday the 13th sees a big jump in size, with 5ft to 7ft of SSW swell, but a near gale force wind (31 mph) in the morning and strong breeze (25 mph) in the afternoon will make it a messy, blown-out affair. The combined energy readings of 1710 and 2477 tell you there’s power there, but it’s not for paddling.

Tuesday the 14th is similar: 6ft of SSW groundswell with a long 16-17 second period, but cross-offshore winds from the west keep it from coming together cleanly. The energy is still strong (1967-2064), but it's one to watch, not ride.

Wednesday the 15th starts to let up a little. The morning has 5ft SSW swell (moderate energy at 852), and the wind drops to a gentle 9 mph from the NW. By the afternoon, the swell drops to 3ft from the S with only a light breeze. It’s a step in the right direction, but still not a standout.

Thursday the 16th holds 4-5ft of SSW swell with a clean surface, but the gentle cross-off breeze and marginal tide calls keep it from being special.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Friday the 17th afternoon is a genuine highlight. The wind goes completely glassy – zero mph from the SW – and the swell is a clean 4ft from the SSW with a 15-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 754, but with glassy conditions and a score for "very good surf conditions", this is the pick of the first week. It won’t be huge, but it will be fun and clean. Be aware, crowds are possible here at Hope Beach.

Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th are smaller again, with 2ft to 3ft of south swell. The offshore winds from the NNW/N will keep it tidy, but it’s more for the longboard or a quiet session.

Then we hit a real dry spell. From Monday the 20th right through to Wednesday the 22nd, the waves drop to tiny 1ft to 2ft, with onshore and cross-shore winds. This is a gap of nearly 3 days with nothing to recommend.

Things start stirring again on Thursday the 23rd. The morning sees 4ft of SSW groundswell with a light offshore from the NNW. It looks fun, but the afternoon throws a curveball – 5ft from the SSW with a long 19-second period and a slight onshore breeze that makes the tide questionable.

Friday the 24th is another good prospect. Morning has 4ft of SSW swell, a light offshore from the NNW, and "very good surf conditions" noted. Combined energy is moderate at 1055. It’s clean and should offer some nice lines.

But the real standout of the entire 16-day window is Saturday the 25th. The morning has 5ft of SSW swell with a 17-second period. The wind is a gentle 9 mph from the north, giving us gentle offshore and clean conditions. The combined energy of 1389 is moderate-strong, and the forecast explicitly calls it "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." This is the one to circle on the calendar. The swell size is right around that 5ft mark, so while it’s manageable for intermediates, the long period means it will have some punch and power. This kind of groundswell will love the setup at Hope Beach.

Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th taper off again, with 3ft to 3ft of SSW swell, but still with clean, offshore winds. Nice to finish on a calm note.

The water temperature is about average for this time of year.

So if you’ve got patience, hold out for that Friday afternoon glass-off on the 17th, and definitely lock in the Saturday morning of the 25th. That Saturday is the best on offer by a long shot.

Rusty.

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