Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for Hope Beach.

Straight up, the first few days are a write-off. We’ve got a big, messy, cross-shore wind blowing on Wednesday the 26th, and the swell is a chaotic 10ft with a short period, just a washing machine out there. The combined energy is a massive 1276, but it’s all for nothing – the conditions are poor. You’d be fighting a losing battle.

Things turn around on Thursday the 27th. The wind goes offshore on the morning, light and clean, with a 3ft S swell. It’s small, but it’s clean. The real treat is Thursday afternoon: glassy conditions, a little 3ft ESE swell, and the combined energy is a modest 306. It’s not going to be epic, but it’ll be the first real surf of the week, and it’ll feel good.

Friday the 28th is a step back, with a long 18-second period SSW swell but fresh cross-shore winds spoiling it. The energy is still there (704), but the chop makes it a no-go for me.

The bright spot in the first week is Sunday the 30th of August. The swell is pumping 13ft from the SW with a 13-second period, and the combined energy is a whopping 7776. But, and it’s a big but, that’s too big for this break. Only for the experts, and even then, it’s a beast. The early morning is clean with light winds, so if you’re a seasoned charger, that’s your window.

Now, the real standout. Monday the 31st of August. As the swell drops to a more manageable 5ft from the SSW, we get a pristine 18-second period groundswell. The morning is offshore with a light breeze, and the afternoon goes glassy. The combined energy is a solid 2246. This is the best on offer – clean, lined-up, and well-shaped. Keep an eye on the crowds, because Hope Beach can get busy, but the quality will be worth it.

The first week of September starts rough. Tuesday the 1st and Wednesday the 2nd are blown out by strong winds, despite the swell being there. The conditions are poor, so don’t bother.

Looking further out, Thursday the 4th of September is a bit of a write-off due to fresh winds, but Friday the 5th of September has a 6ft SSW swell with a 17-second period. The swell energy is 1980, but the wind is cross-off and a bit strong, so it’s marginal.

The next real event is Monday the 7th of September. We’re looking at a 7ft SSW swell, 13-second period, with clean cross-off winds. The energy is 1523, and it’s rated excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a solid, reliable option in the second week.

Tuesday the 8th of September is also a cracker. A 4ft S swell with a very long 18-second period hits with offshore winds. The combined energy is 1446, and the conditions are clean. This is a long-range standout, but it’s a bit off, so it’s promising but not a sure thing. The long period means it’ll be better at a point or reef, but Hope Beach is a beach break, so it might be a bit straight.

The last few days, the 9th and 10th of September, offer small, clean waves with offshore winds, but nothing to get too excited about. The swell is small, and the energy is dropping.

So, to wrap it up: the best wave of the entire run is Monday the 31st of August. Get out there early. The second best is the early morning of Sunday the 30th for the big-wave crew, and then Tuesday the 8th of September for a long-period, clean session further out.

Rusty.

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