Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag, with a real standout window in the middle for the experienced crew, and some smaller, cleaner windows for the rest of us. The action is a little slow to start, so hold tight.

Tuesday, July 21st kicks things off with a small, clean morning. We’re looking at a 3ft SSW swell with a period of 14 seconds, and the wind is blowing light offshore from the north. The combined energy is weak (278), so it’s not a powerhouse, but it’s clean enough to get a few fun ones. The afternoon drops a bit to 2ft, but the wind stays light.

Wednesday, July 22nd is a smaller day with a moderate offshore wind, but the swell is only 2ft. The energy is dropping (157). The afternoon turns ugly with a cross-shore wind and rain, so aim for the morning if you’re desperate.

Thursday, July 23rd is a tricky one. The swell jumps up to 5ft with a 14-second period, and the wind is cross-offshore, so it’s clean. But the combined energy is already a moderate 1050, and the forecast is hinting at marginal conditions. It’s a big step up in size, but not quite clean enough for a full recommendation.

Friday, July 24th is when things get interesting, but only for the brave. The morning swell hits 10ft from the SSW with a 16-second period, and the combined energy is strong (4347). That’s a lot of water moving. The wind is cross-off, so it’s clean, but 10ft is firmly in the “experts only” zone. The afternoon drops to 7ft, but a cross-shore wind makes it a mess.

Saturday, July 25th is a write-off. Strong cross-shore winds and a 7ft swell make for poor, lumpy conditions. Skip it.

Sunday, July 26th sees a return to small, clean conditions. The offshore wind is back, but the swell is down to 3ft with a 10-second period. The energy is weak (180). It’s a longboard or a foamie day.

Monday, July 27th is a solid pick for the average surfer. The morning is 3ft from the SSW with a 14-second period, and light offshore wind. The energy is a weak 417, but it’s clean. The afternoon is the real gem of the first week: 4ft, 15-second period, a light offshore wind, and the combined energy is a moderate 816. The forecast is calling for “very good surf conditions.” This is your best bet for a fun, shapely wave without the crowd.

Tuesday, July 28th is the big standout for the experts. The morning swell is 7ft, 18-second period, with a gentle offshore wind. The combined energy is a strong 2791. This is a clean, powerful groundswell. The afternoon is a massive 12ft with a 17-second period and a light offshore wind, but the energy is a very strong 6820. For a beach break, that long period (18 seconds) might make the waves break a little too straight and close out, but for the experienced surfer, the power is there.

From Wednesday, July 29th through to Sunday, August 3rd, the surf is either too big, too windy, or just plain messy. The 10ft to 18ft swells are massive and dangerous for this break, with strong winds. The energy readings are off the charts (over 11,000), but the conditions are not for paddling. It’s a kite surfer’s paradise.

Monday, August 4th and Tuesday, August 5th are a total loss with strong cross-shore winds and messy, choppy conditions. The swell is small (4ft to 4ft), but the wind destroys any chance of a clean wave.

So, to boil it down: Monday afternoon, July 27th is the standout for the general surfer, offering clean, fun waves. For the experienced surfer, Tuesday morning, July 28th is the best of the big stuff. After that, the forecast looks bleak for about a week, but that’s how it goes sometimes.

Rusty.

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