Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about Hope Beach. This spot is a fickle one, folks, it’s inconsistent by nature, so you gotta be patient. Water’s sitting at about 54°F, which is right on the money for this time of year.

We’re kicking off on Wednesday the 9th, and honestly, it’s a no-go. The swell is a massive 12ft from the SSW, and the combined energy is through the roof (8355). That’s way too big for this place, and with a 19 mph cross-shore wind, it’s just a blown-out mess. Stay on the beach.

Thursday the 10th morning is the first real glimmer. The swell drops to a manageable 8ft from the S, and the wind goes light offshore from the NNW, cleaning it right up. The energy is still hefty (3652), but this is for the experienced crew only. The 16-second period gives it some serious grunt, and the tide should cooperate for some well-shaped waves.

Friday the 11th is a total bust. A 16ft SW swell is forecast, which is insane for this break. Even with an offshore wind in the morning, the energy (15256) makes it dangerous. Hard pass.

Saturday the 12th morning gives you a reprieve. 6ft of SSW swell with clean conditions under a light N breeze. The energy (1882) is moderate, and it’s a solid size for the better surfers. The wind is light, so the surface should be glassy. Just be aware it can get crowded when it’s good.

Sunday the 13th is a small day. We’re looking at 4ft to 3ft of SSW swell with offshore winds all day. The energy drops right off (743 then 373), so it’s a fun, small-wave day for a longboard or a fish. Not a standout.

Monday the 14th through Tuesday the 15th is a flat or messy spell. The swell is tiny or lumpy, with weak energy readings. You’ll be waiting, not surfing.

Wednesday the 16th morning brings a new pulse. A clean 6ft SSW swell with offshore wind and moderate energy (1978). This is a very good window for intermediate to expert surfers. The period is 17 seconds, which is a proper groundswell with solid shape.

The 17th and 18th are rough. Strong winds and rain showers mess up the surface, making it a chore even if there’s some energy in the water.

Now, the big one to circle on your calendar is Saturday the 19th morning. We’re talking a heavy 13ft SW swell, but the wind is light and cross-offshore. The combined energy is massive (6585). This is a pure big-wave day for experts only. If the tide is right, it could be an epic session for the brave.

After that, it fades into small, weak, or onshore garbage through the 20th and 21st. The 22nd has a small window of cleanish surf, but it’s marginal.

The 23rd shows another spike to 8ft, but with cross-shore winds, it’s not worth the hassle.

The outlook ends on Thursday the 24th. The morning looks good: 5ft of swell with a nice offshore wind and clean conditions. The afternoon, though, shows a big 13ft wave building again, so be aware of the change.

So, to wrap it up: your best bets are Thursday the 10th morning for a solid session for the experienced, and keep a close eye on Saturday the 19th for a potential big-wave day for the experts. The rest is a patchy mix. Hope Beach plays hard to get, but when she opens up, she’s a good one.

Rusty.

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