Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Hope Beach over the next 16 days.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a wait. The first real surf is on Thursday the 10th, but it’s not a day for the faint-hearted. We’ve got a solid 8ft swell rolling in from the south, with a very long period of 16 seconds. The combined energy is pumping hard at 3652, so there’s plenty of power. The wind is a light cross-off from the NW, keeping things clean. This is a session for experienced surfers only – the size, the long period, and that deep south swell will be looking for a proper bank. The water temp is bang on average for this time of year at 53°F.

Now, Friday the 11th is a giant. We’re seeing a massive 16ft south-west groundswell with a 15-second period and an energy reading of 16570. That is a beast. The wind is light and cross-off in the morning, but honestly, this is way too big for Hope Beach. Unless you’re a big-wave specialist, stay on the sand. The swell is just too much for this break.

Saturday the 12th settles down a little. The morning sees a 6ft south-southwest swell, period still a long 16 seconds, and light NW cross-off wind. The energy is 1988. It’s clean, but it’s still an experienced surfer’s wave. The crowd factor is listed as “sometimes,” so you might have some company on the better peaks.

Sunday the 13th is a nice step down. The swell drops to 4ft from the south-southwest, with a 16-second period. The big news is the wind: a solid 9 mph NNW offshore breeze. That’s going to put a nice face on the waves. The energy is 753, but the quality is there. This is a good morning for a confident intermediate to get amongst it.

The middle of the week from Monday the 14th is a flat spell. Swell drops to 2ft, then 1ft. The energy is down to 108 and 89. Not much happening. Save your energy.

Tuesday the 15th is a write-off. We’ve got a 10ft swell, but it’s getting destroyed by a strong 25 mph cross-shore wind. The energy is 3835, but the conditions are a messy cross-chop. This is a kite-surfing setup, not a paddle session.

The outlook gets a bit mixed after that. Wednesday the 16th has a 7ft south-southwest swell with a very long 17-second period, but the wind is a cross-off, so it’s rideable. The energy is 2437. For the experienced crew, it’s worth a look.

The standout window, if you can wait, is the very end of the forecast. Thursday the 24th, the morning sees a 13ft south-southwest swell with a 17-second period, and the wind is glassy. The energy is a whopping 8850. That’s a huge, clean swell with perfect conditions. It’s only for experts, but it’s the best wave of the run. Then Friday the 25th morning brings a 8ft south swell, 17-second period, glassy conditions again, and an energy of 4377. That’s a top-tier session for experienced surfers, with glassy, long-period groundswell.

The long-range stuff on the 24th and 25th looks promising, but keep in mind, it’s a long way out, so don’t book the time off just yet.

For the best on offer, I’d say the Sunday 13th morning is the pick for the intermediate crowd – clean, offshore, and a manageable size. For the experts, the Thursday 24th morning is the one to watch, with that glassy, massive groundswell.

Rusty.

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