Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, your local surf reporter, checking in on the outlook for Hope Beach.

Alright, let's be real. This 16-day window for Hope Beach is a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got some serious size coming through, but it’s not always gonna be clean. The water temp is sitting pretty average for this time of year, so a steamer is optional but not a necessity.

The first real chance to get wet comes on Friday, September 4th. It’s not the cleanest, with a moderate cross-off breeze, but we’ve got a solid 8ft SSW groundswell. The period is a long 17 seconds, so that energy is packing a punch (3092 combined energy). It’s a bit hefty for beginners at that size, but for intermediates, it’s doable. The afternoon cleans up a touch as the wind backs off.

Saturday the 5th sees the swell drop a little to 6ft, still with that long period, but the wind is tricky. The morning is okay, but the afternoon turns onshore and messy. Not the best.

Sunday the 6th is a write-off. The swell drops right out to 2ft with a glassy morning, but it’s just too small to be any fun.

Now, Monday, September 7th is a day to sit out. The wind is howling from the SSW at 25 mph, making for a real mess. Not worth the paddle.

Tuesday, September 8th is a glimmer of hope. The swell has settled to 3ft, but the wind goes light offshore from the NNW. It’s a gentle offshore and clean. The period is a very long 18 seconds, which is great for a point break, but at a beach break like Hope, it might be a bit too straight. It’ll be small, but if you’re after a fun, clean session, this is the spot.

Wednesday, September 9th and Thursday, September 10th are for the big dogs only. The swell is huge, hitting 12ft and then 18ft with a massive 19-second period. The combined energy is off the charts (8416 and 21017). This is only for expert surfers, and even then, the wind is strong and messy. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Friday, September 11th and Saturday, September 12th are the standout days. The swell drops to a much more manageable 6ft, and the wind is light and offshore. The combined energy is moderate (1065 and 1240), and the sets will have some nice shape. This is the best on offer for the intermediate crew. Clean, fun waves.

The next week is a desert. From Sunday the 13th through to Monday the 14th, it’s small and weak. We get a little bump of 5ft on Tuesday the 15th with a strong cross-off wind, but it’s marginal.

Wednesday, September 16th is a promising one for the experienced surfers. A 5ft SSW groundswell with a very long 18-second period, and a gentle offshore breeze. Clean. The combined energy is moderate (1561). This is a solid option.

Then we get another massive pulse on Thursday, September 17th, with a 15ft swell and 23843 combined energy. Again, too big for most, and the wind is cross-onshore. A kiter’s dream, not a surfer’s.

The final standouts are Friday, September 18th and Saturday, September 19th. The 18th is a beauty: 6ft SSW swell with a light offshore wind and a very long 17-second period. The combined energy is strong (3401). This is your best bet for the second week. The 19th is smaller, but still clean for a fun session.

Rusty, signing off.

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