Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. The next couple of weeks are a mixed bag here. There’s no surf on offer right this second, but from Tuesday morning it kicks off with some promising conditions, and there are a couple of real standout windows if you’re patient.

The first waves roll in Tuesday, July 7th. Hope Beach sees a 4ft SSW groundswell with a very long 17-second period. That kind of period means the waves will have real punch and shape, but it also means longer waits between sets. The wind is offshore from the NW at 9 mph, so it’ll be clean with some texture. The water temperature is 53°, which is about 1° cooler than average for this time of year—nothing to write home about, just a standard chilly morning. The combined energy is moderate (846). Tuesday afternoon turns glassy, with zero wind and the same 4ft SSW swell, dropping a touch to a 16-second period. That’s about as clean as it gets, but don’t expect big numbers.

Wednesday, July 8th morning is where it gets serious. Swell jumps to 5ft from the SSW with an 18-second period, and the energy climbs to strong (1821). Offshore wind from the N at 6 mph keeps things tidy. This is solid intermediate territory—clean, powerful, and well-shaped. The afternoon sees a slight drop to 5ft and a cross-shore wind from the ENE, which puts a light ripple on the face, so morning is the call.

Thursday, July 9th to Friday, July 10th stays rideable but drops back to around 3ft, with mostly offshore conditions and moderate energy (452 to 758). Good for a longboard or a bit of fun, but not a standout.

Now, Saturday, July 11th and Sunday, July 12th are a write-off. Wind rips at 19 to 28 mph, swell drops to 2ft, and the energy is weak (78 to 256). The water will be messy and blown out—not worth paddling out.

Monday, July 13th brings a jump back up, but it’s rough. Swell hits 8ft from the SSW with a 16-second period, and energy is very strong (2820). But we’ve got rain showers and a cross-off wind from the W at 19 mph. The waves will be powerful but lumpy, and with that height, it’s getting into expert-only territory. Tuesday, July 14th is similar—6ft, strong energy (1697), but the wind stays cross-off and moderate. Not clean enough to be a top pick.

Wednesday, July 15th is a monster. Swell hits 13ft to 16ft from the SSW/SW, with energy screaming through (8781 to 13969). That’s very strong. But the wind is cross-shore at 19 to 22 mph, creating lumpy, choppy conditions. This setup at Hope Beach, a fairly exposed beach, is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Beginners, stay far away; even experts should be wary of the size and bump.

We get a nice recovery on Thursday, July 16th. Morning brings 4ft of SSW swell with a moderate 10-second period, offshore from the NNW at 6 mph, and moderate energy (540). Clean and fun. The afternoon stays clean with 3ft and a 15-second period. Good for a session.

Friday, July 17th and Saturday, July 18th see a return to smaller conditions, but Saturday morning is the better of the two: 4ft SSW swell with an 18-second period, offshore from the NNW at 12 mph, and moderate energy (959). The wind stays clean through the afternoon. That’s a solid, well-shaped wave for intermediate surfers.

Sunday, July 19th drops off again, and Monday, July 20th is tiny with poor winds. Then we get one more promising window: Tuesday, July 21st morning sees 7ft SSW groundswell at 18 seconds, moderate energy (2770), and a cross-off wind from the N at 12 mph. The afternoon picks up to 8ft with offshore wind from the N at 16 mph, energy jumping to 3373. That’s a big, powerful swell, so only experienced crew need apply. This is promising but it’s far out, so keep an eye on it.

Wednesday, July 22nd holds similar size (7ft to 8ft) with offshore winds in the afternoon from the NNW at 12 mph, energy still strong (2716). Another window for the bold.

The standouts:
- Wednesday, July 8th morning at Hope Beach: 5ft SSW, 18-second groundswell, offshore wind. That’s the best combination of size, power, and clean conditions in the first week.
- Tuesday, July 21st afternoon: 8ft SSW, 18-second period, offshore wind. Big, clean, and powerful—if you’ve got the skills, this is your session.

Rusty

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