Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a proper look at what's coming down the line for Hope Beach.

First thing to note, this is an inconsistent spot, so when it’s on, it’s worth making a plan. And right now, we’ve got a wild ride ahead over the next sixteen days. The water temp is sitting at about 53°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so you won't need any extra rubber than usual.

The week kicks off proper on Tuesday, August 25th. We’re waking up to a glassy morning with a 4ft SSW swell rolling in, period of 12 seconds giving it some decent push. It’s light and clean, ideal for getting the log out or a mid-length. The combined energy is moderate (438), nothing scary. Tuesday afternoon stays clean, just a touch of cross-off breeze from the NE at 6 mph, but the swell drops a bit.

Wednesday the 26th is a write-off. Strong cross-shore winds from the WSW at 22 mph rip through the surface, turning a 6ft SSW swell into lumpy, choppy mess. Thursday the 27th is a redemption day – morning brings a gentle offshore from the NNW at 9 mph, cleaning up a 3ft S swell. It’s small but glassy. The afternoon goes even better with a glassy 3ft E swell. Lovely.

Friday the 28th, we get a massive pump of energy. A 8ft SW swell arrives with a very long 18-second period, and the combined energy is monstrous (3400) – strong stuff. But the wind is a howling cross-shore from the WSW at 22 mph. It’s going to be a messy beast; keep the paddle out and watch from the sand.

Saturday the 29th has a little cleaner offering – a light cross-off breeze with a 3ft SSW. Fun, not epic. Then things get a bit messy again Saturday afternoon.

Now, Sunday, August 30th is the standout. Morning is a clean 18ft SW swell! The combined energy is astronomical at 23476. But I’ve got to be real with you – that’s too much for Hope Beach. It’s a wash. The afternoon, however, is gold for experienced chargers: 10ft S swell with a 18-second period, clean conditions with a gentle cross-off. That is a proper session for the big-wave crew.

Monday the 31st carries on the goods with a moderate offshore wind and a 6ft SSW swell, period 16 seconds. Very clean, very good. Tuesday the 1st September is a write-off in the afternoon with a gale onshore.

We get another big pulse hitting Wednesday the 2nd September with a 13ft SSW swell – combined energy 13444 – but again, it's oversized for this spot. The Thursday morning (Sept 3rd) is a good option with a 8ft S swell and a gentle offshore, perfect for the expert surfer. But the weekend gets blustery.

A final call-out goes to Saturday, September 5th. Gentle offshore, a 5ft SSW swell with a very long 18-second period. Clean and classy.

The last few days of the second week (Sept 6th-9th) see a mix of lumpy onshores and then another 13ft monster into Tuesday the 8th, which is too big again. There’s some marginal surf later on, but the confidence is lower. If you’re looking at that second weekend, keep an eye on the forecast, because September 5th and 6th mornings could offer something for the patient.

Favourite call of the entire window? Sunday, August 30th afternoon at Hope Beach for the experienced lads, and the clean glassy mornings of August 27th and September 5th for the everyday surfer. Get amongst it.

Rusty.

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