Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – this outlook for Hope Beach is a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a massive pulse of energy coming through early on, but it’s just too big for this spot. Then things settle down into some real gems later in the period, but you’ve got to be patient. The water’s sitting at 52.3°F, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year – nothing out of the ordinary.

The first few days are a write-off for a paddle. Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th see a solid 11.5ft SW swell pumping in with moderate to strong wave energy (4809 up to 6351 on the scale), but that’s way over the top for Hope Beach. It’s a fairly exposed spot and the cross-off wind keeps it clean-looking, but only a lunatic or a tow crew would be out there. Monday the 31st morning drops to 5.6ft SSW, but it’s marginal. That afternoon the 11.5ft wall is back and the wind swings onshore – no good.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Tuesday the 1st of September morning brings a 3.6ft SSW groundswell with a period of 16 seconds. That’s some lovely long lines, and with a NNW offshore wind of 12 mph, it’ll be glassy and clean. The wave energy is weak (630), but for a consistent spot like this, those long-period waves will offer great shape. It’s a solid intermediate option. That afternoon is a touch smaller at 3ft, but still clean. Wednesday the 2nd morning is a bit messy, but that afternoon – 4.6ft SSW swell, 17-second period, NNW offshore wind – that’s the goods. Wave energy is moderate at 1158, and it’s rated as very good. A real standout.

Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th stay in the 5.2ft to 5.9ft range with clean offshore winds, but the cross-off wind on Thursday takes the edge off. Friday morning though: 5.9ft SSW groundswell, 16-second period, and a solid 16 mph offshore from the NNW. That’s excellent for experienced surfers. Expect some power and clean faces.

Saturday the 5th is a disaster – 22 mph cross-shore winds and a 16.4ft monster pulse in the afternoon (energy of 16921) turns it into a complete mess. This is kite-surfing territory, not paddle. Sunday the 6th morning bounces back with a clean 4.6ft offering under an offshore, but it’s short-lived. The next few days are mostly blown out or choppy with onshore winds.

Here’s the second true standout: Thursday the 10th of September. Morning delivers a 6.6ft SSW groundswell with a 16-second period and a gentle offshore from the north. That’s excellent for experienced crew. Then the afternoon gets even better – 9.8ft SW, 16-second period, cross-off wind, and wave energy of 4004. Clean, powerful, and perfect for those who can handle it. Crowds are a possibility here sometimes, so get in early.

Friday the 11th is small and messy, with a near gale in the afternoon. Saturday the 12th finishes the run on a high: a 3.9ft SSW groundswell with an 18-second period in the morning – very long lines – and a gentle offshore. By the afternoon it’s 4.6ft with a 17-second period and gentle offshore. Clean, excellent quality. After that, Sunday the 13th gets hammered by 34 mph offshore winds – way too strong to paddle.

In short: the best windows are Tuesday the 1st of September afternoon, Wednesday the 2nd afternoon, and the clear winner – Thursday the 10th of September. That 9.8ft SW, 16-second period with gentle cross-off wind is the pick of the bunch. A bit of patience, and you’ll get some cracking waves.

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