Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way for Hope Beach.

The window kicks off this Saturday, 25 July, but honestly, it’s a bit of a slow start. The swell is there, coming in at 7ft from the SSW with a 13-second period, so there’s a decent amount of push. The combined energy is a solid 1612 (moderate to strong), but the wind is a moderate cross-shore from the WSW at 15 mph, and it’s putting a chop on the face. The water temperature is 53°, which is about average for the time of year. It’s not a total write-off, but it’s not going to be a classic. The best bet on Saturday is the afternoon when the wind drops to a light breeze at 6 mph, and the swell cleans up to a manageable 7ft from the SW.

Sunday, 26 July, we get a change. The wind swings to the NNW and goes offshore, which is the key here. The swell drops right back to 3ft, but it’s clean. The energy is low at 198, so you’re looking at small, weak waves, but if you’ve got a log, you’ll have some fun. This pattern of small, clean, offshore waves continues through Monday and Tuesday morning. Monday afternoon sees a bit of a bump up to 4ft from the SSW with a 14-second period, giving a combined energy of 505 (moderate), and the wind stays offshore. This is a solid option for the week.

The real standout, and I mean the one you want to circle on the calendar, is Saturday, 1 August. The morning kicks off with a 6ft SSW swell at 19 seconds – that’s a long-period groundswell with proper energy, hitting 2783 (strong). The wind is a moderate offshore from the NNW at 12 mph. The afternoon gets even better: 8ft from the SSW, 18 seconds, and the energy jumps to 3417 (very strong). This is a big, powerful swell. For a break like Hope Beach, which is fairly exposed to the south, this is going to be lined up clean. The period is long, so it’ll be a bit more challenging at a beach break, but the offshore wind will help. This is for experienced surfers only – that 8ft is solid, and the energy is huge. Beginners should sit this one out.

After that, Sunday, 2 August, gets messy. The wind swings back onshore, fresh from the SW at 19 mph, and the swell drops to 6ft. It’s a lumpy, blown-out mess. This poor run sticks around for a few days.

We get a little blip on Friday, 7 August. The swell is 7ft from the SSW, but the period is short – only 6 seconds. It’s a windswell, but the wind is offshore, so it’ll be clean. The afternoon bumps up to 7ft with a 7-second period, and the energy is 767 (moderate). It’s not the deep, powerful stuff from the 1st, but it’s fun and clean for those who want to get wet.

The last week of the forecast is a mixed bag, with the best looking like Thursday, 6 August, afternoon: 4ft from the ESE at 11 seconds, light offshore wind, and clean conditions. The energy is moderate at 440. It’s not a world-beater, but it’s a nice, clean option.

So, to sum it up: the best of the best is without a doubt Saturday, 1 August, with that big, powerful SSW groundswell and offshore winds. If you’re an expert, get out there. The second-best option is the cleaner, smaller days from Sunday through Tuesday, 26-28 July, when the offshore winds make the most of the small swell. Hope Beach is inconsistent, so when it fires, it’s worth it. But when it’s poor, it’s poor, and there’s a gap of several days in early August where you’ll be better off staying at home.

Rusty.

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