Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Hope Beach.

We’ve got a slow start this week, but a solid run of clean, building surf kicks off Saturday morning, August 1st, and lasts through Sunday. The real standout window, though, is the second week, with a thumping swell that’s well worth circling on the calendar.

Friday, July 31st is a bit of a nothing burger. Tiny 3ft to 3ft SSW swell with a sluggish 12-second period. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no big surprises there. Not worth getting wet for.

Saturday, August 1st is where it gets interesting. The morning brings a clean 4ft SSW swell, but the period jumps to 18 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is a solid 1,091 (moderate), and with a light NNW offshore breeze, it’s going to be clean. The afternoon gets even better with 5ft SSW swell, 18-second period, and a screaming 1,840 combined energy (strong). This is the pick of the first week. It’s solid, clean, and has that long-period push that makes paddling out a breeze between sets. It’s a little too big for beginners, but intermediate surfers will love it.

Sunday, August 2nd backs it up. Morning has 5ft S swell with a 17-second period (1,324 energy), and the north wind holds offshore. Afternoon cleans up to 4ft SSW swell, still with a 16-second period. These are both "very good" conditions. The consistency is listed as "inconsistent" at Hope Beach, so don’t expect a conveyor belt, but the waves that do come through will be quality.

Monday, August 3rd drops off fast. Morning has clean 3ft SSW swell, but it’s a shadow of the weekend. Afternoon goes to crap with a cross-shore wind and poor conditions.

From Tuesday, August 4th through Friday, August 7th, we’re in a slump. Mostly onshore winds, rain, and tiny, messy swell. The combined energy is weak, and the period is all over the place. Not worth a look.

Saturday, August 8th and Sunday, August 9th are a mixed bag. Saturday morning is clean but tiny (2ft). Sunday morning has a clean 3ft SSW swell with a 16-second period and moderate offshore wind – it’s surfable but not a standout.

Monday, August 10th is mostly a write-off, but the afternoon gets a surprise: 2ft S swell with a 20-second period and clean offshore wind. It’s small, but that long period will make it push harder than it looks.

Tuesday, August 11th through Wednesday, August 12th are small and marginal.

Now, Thursday, August 13th – this is the big one. The morning brings a 6ft SSW swell with a 21-second period (very long period groundswell), and 2,980 combined energy (strong). A light cross-offshore breeze keeps it clean. The afternoon is even better: 6ft SSW swell, a 20-second period, 2,621 energy, and glassy conditions. This is an expert-level swell – over 5ft, so it’s too big for beginners. That long period at a beach break like Hope Beach can make the waves a bit too straight, but with a clean face and that much energy, it’s going to be a phenomenal day for anyone with the skill.

Friday, August 14th is the absolute peak. Morning has 8ft SSW swell with an 18-second period, and a massive 3,324 combined energy (strong to very strong). It’s clean with a light offshore. This is pure power. The afternoon drops to 7ft but turns cross-onshore, so the morning is the session. This is definitely only for experts.

Saturday, August 15th sees a return to fun, more manageable 4ft SSW swell with a 16-second period, gentle offshore wind, and 945 energy. A great way to wrap things up.

For the standout, I’m calling Thursday morning, August 13th. You get the massive 6ft, 21-second groundswell, clean conditions, and a huge energy reading. That’s a day to clear your schedule.

For the second standout, Friday morning, August 14th is the biggest swell of the window, but it’s only for experts. The best all-rounder for most surfers is Saturday, August 1st afternoon – clean, solid, and not blown out yet.

Rusty out.

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