Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at what’s coming up for us here. The water’s sitting at about 52°, which is a touch cooler than the norm for this time of year, but nothing too wild.

We’re looking at a bit of a slow start, with the first real action kicking off on Monday the 27th. Hope Beach is the only spot in the game, and it’s inconsistent, so you gotta be patient. The afternoon on Monday sees a clean 4 ft SSW swell, with a lovely long 15-second period. That’s proper groundswell, and with a light offshore breeze from the NNW, it’ll be smooth. The combined energy is moderate (658), so it’s not a beast, but it’s a fun, clean wave. Expect some company, as crowds are “sometimes” here.

Tuesday the 28th brings a bit more wind, but it’s still offshore. The morning has a fresh 22 mph Northerly, which will keep it clean, but the 4 ft SSW swell (850 combined energy) might be a bit tricky under that strong breeze. The afternoon settles down to a moderate 12 mph NNW breeze, with a 4 ft SSW swell (573 energy). Both sessions are clean, but the morning is more for the hardy.

Then things get interesting. The 29th and 30th of July are a washout. We’ve got a big, messy cross-shore wind and a lumpy, 8 ft to 12 ft SW swell. That’s too much juice for the conditions, and the combined energy is through the roof (3549, 3105). It’s a no-go for surfing; you’d be better off kiting if you’re into that.

Friday the 31st brings a glimmer. The morning is clean but small – a 2 ft SSW swell (215 energy) with a cross-offshore breeze. It’s just surfable. The *real* standout is the afternoon. Glassy conditions, not a breath of wind, and a clean 5 ft SSW swell (1162 energy). That’s a beautiful window for a session.

The best of the lot, and I mean the best, drops on Saturday the 1st of August. The afternoon is where it’s at. A light 3 mph offshore, a fantastic 5 ft SSW swell with an 18-second period, and the combined energy hits 1671. That’s a strong, clean, powerful wave. It’s calling for experienced surfers, so if you’ve got the skills, this is your time. The morning is also a solid option, with a 3 ft, 17-second swell (891 energy) and a moderate offshore.

Sunday the 2nd drops off a bit, with a stronger offshore wind making it tricky. The morning is clean but the wind is up. Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th are mixed, with Tuesday afternoon giving us another glassy moment on the 4th, with a 4 ft SSW swell (830 energy).

Now, the real dark horse is Wednesday the 5th of August. The morning has a solid 6 ft SSW swell with an 18-second period and a light offshore breeze. The energy is strong (1858), and it’s clean. That’s another one for the experienced crew.

After that, it’s a slow fade. The swell drops and the wind turns, with a few clean but small days on the 7th and 8th of August. There’s a glimmer on the 11th of August, with a clean 4 ft SW swell, but the period is a short 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit weak and messy.

So, to wrap it up: the standout is Saturday the 1st of August afternoon. The backup is Wednesday the 5th of August morning. Get out there when you can.

Rusty

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