Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with the long-range look at Hope Beach. Let's get straight into it.

The first bit of the forecast window is a slow starter. We don't get anything worthwhile until Sunday, September 13th.

Sunday September 13th is our first real window. Hope Beach sees a nice pulse of SSW groundswell at a long 16 seconds, pushing a clean 4ft. The big news is the wind: a solid NNW offshore at 12 mph. This setup gives us clean, lined-up waves. The combined energy is moderate (753), but with that offshore breeze and long period, the shape will make up for it. It’s a proper stand-out for intermediate surfers looking for some quality. The water is around 54°, which is pretty average for this time of year, nothing wild on the anomaly front.

Things get proper special for Thursday September 17th. We've got a S swell at 5ft with a 14-second period, and the wind goes completely glassy – absolutely dead calm in the afternoon. The combined energy is moderate (965). This is as clean as it gets. For a surfer who wants silky conditions and chest-to-head-high walls, this is the one to circle on the calendar. Yes, the break is inconsistent, so you'll have to be patient, but when a set comes through it’ll be worth the wait. Expect it to be quiet too.

Friday September 18th builds on that. The morning is a bit juicier at 7ft with a 17-second SSW groundswell, combined energy is strong (4761). Wind is a cross-offshore from the NW at 12 mph. This one has power. By the afternoon, the swell settles to a cleaner 7ft, still a long 16 seconds, with a proper offshore wind. This is excellent for experienced surfers, though at that size it's getting a bit much for learners.

After that, the surf stays on offer but gets more inconsistent and wind-affected. There’s a window on Wednesday September 23rd with a clean 5ft SSW groundswell and a light offshore from the NNW, combined energy at 1096. It's a good, solid option for a mid-week paddle.

The real dark horse lands on Thursday September 24th. The afternoon sees a 6ft SSW swell with a very long 19-second period. Combined energy is strong (2159). The wind is a light cross-offshore. That period is a monster, giving the waves incredible push and shape, but it might run a bit too straight for this beach break. Still, for an experienced surfer who can read a long-period wave, this could be the standout session of the whole forecast.

The rest of the window through the last week has a few clean mornings, particularly Sunday September 27th with a glassy 4ft SSW swell, but nothing with the same power or consistency as that mid-month run. Crowds at Hope Beach are sometimes a thing, but these are not peak periods, so you should have plenty of room.

Rusty.

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