Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

Straight up, it’s a mixed bag, and there’s a real rough patch to get through before we see anything decent. The water’s sittin’ at 53°F which is about bang on average for this time of year, so don’t expect any surprises temp-wise.

We start off with a tease on Sunday the 6th. The morning has a tiny 2ft SSW swell, but it’s glassy as with a light NW breeze. The energy is weak (253), so you’ll be paddling around for small ones, but it’s clean. That’s about it though, because the arvo turns and the whole of Monday the 7th is a write-off with strong onshore winds and lumpy, blown-out conditions. Tuesday the 8th morning is where it starts to get interesting. A clean 3ft SSW groundswell rolls in with a nice 18-second period and a gentle offshore breeze from the NW. The combined energy jumps to 741 (moderate), and the wave comment says expect very good surf – this is a standout window. That 18-second period means the swell will have some serious push, but it’s best on a point or reef, as a beach break might make it a bit straight. The arvo builds to 5ft but the wind turns cross-off, so it’s still clean, just a bit more size.

Now, brace yourselves. Wednesday the 9th through to Monday the 14th is a rugged stretch. The swell pumps up to 12ft to 16ft from Wednesday to Thursday – that’s heavy, expert-only territory – but the wind is howling from the WSW, making it a messy, cross-shore nightmare. The combined energy hits 18,275 (very strong) on Thursday morning, but it’s too big and blown out for a paddle. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The following days drop in size but the wind stays strong, keeping conditions poor. There’s a long gap with no real good surf here, almost a week of frustration.

Finally, we get a reprieve on Saturday the 12th morning. A clean 5ft S swell from the south with a solid 16-second period and a light offshore NNW breeze. The energy is strong (1175) and the wave comment says expect very good surf. This is the other standout. It’s a long-period swell, so it’ll have power and shape, but mind the sets might be a bit spaced out. Crowds are possible here, so get in early. The 17th of September Thursday morning is another one for the experienced crew: a solid 10ft SSW swell, long 16-second period, and glassy offshore NNW winds. The energy is very strong (4286) and it’s excellent for experts, but beginners should stay well clear – that’s big, powerful water.

The final days filter out with cleaner but smaller surf, like the 19th Saturday arvo with a 2ft SSW swell and glassy offshore wind, and the 20th Sunday morning with a 5ft SSW swell. So, to sum it up: the best windows are Tuesday morning the 8th and Saturday morning the 12th. The 17th is a good one for the hardcore crew. The rest is a mix of small, windy, or just plain messy.

Rusty.

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