Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for the next couple of weeks.

We’re looking at a real mixed bag to start with. The first few days are a bit of a write-off, with very little on offer. The first real pulse of energy doesn’t show up until Thursday the 13th, and it’s a doozy. That morning, Hope Beach is going to be absolutely thumping with a solid 16ft SSW groundswell, with a period of 16 seconds. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the west, making for some beautifully shaped walls. However, this is serious, heavy water. The combined energy is massive (14438), and at that size, it’s strictly for experts only. The afternoon sees the swell even bigger at 18ft, and the wind drops to a light cross-shore, but the power is still immense. This is a day for the experienced crew with big boards and bigger balls.

The water temperature is sitting at 51°F, which is about a degree and a half cooler than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a thick wetsuit and booties if you’re considering a paddle out.

After that massive pulse, things settle down quickly. Friday the 14th is a step down to a more manageable 6ft to 7ft, but the wind swings messy onshore in the afternoon, making it a bit of a chop fest. The real standout for the cleaner, more user-friendly stuff is actually further out.

Looking ahead to Saturday the 15th, the morning window is the best on offer for the intermediate crowd. The swell drops to a clean 6ft from the south, with a long 15-second period, and we get a nice offshore breeze from the NNW. The combined energy is still a respectable 1363, and the conditions will be clean and lined up. It’s a good call for a morning session.

The following week is a bit of a drought. From Sunday the 16th through to Tuesday the 25th, the swell is tiny, mostly under 3ft, with a few days of poor, weak energy. The wind is often favorable, but there’s just no push. It’s a real flat spell for about a week.

Finally, we get a glimmer of hope late in the window. Tuesday the 25th morning shows a 3ft SSW swell, with a 16-second period and a clean offshore wind. The energy is back up to 569, and it’s worth a look if you’re desperate for a wave. Then, the real wildcard shows up on Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th. We’ve got another big swell, an 12ft to 10ft SSW groundswell. The catch is the wind. Wednesday is a total loss with a strong onshore. But Thursday the 27th afternoon? That’s a glassy 10ft south swell, with a 15-second period. The energy is massive (4479), and the conditions are described as glassy. That’s a window for expert surfers to get some absolute bombs in perfect conditions. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it, but it has the potential to be the best session of the whole outlook.

Rusty.

Read more