Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again, switching it up to feet and degrees.

Overall, we’ve got a mixed bag coming at Hope Beach. Surf doesn’t really get going until Tuesday the 1st, and after that there are a couple of nice windows, but also some rough ones, especially with a few really big swells that’ll be way too much. The first few days start steady before a storm blows through, then things get interesting again later.

Tuesday the 1st morning is our entry point. Clean, light offshore wind from the NNW and a modest 3ft SSW groundswell with a super long 16-second period. The water’s sitting at 53°, which is about average for this time of year. Combined wave energy is modest (547), so it’s not pumping, but it’s clean and rideable. Tuesday afternoon sees the wind pick up, but stays offshore.

Wednesday the 2nd is where it starts to get better. The swell bumps up to 5ft from the SSW in the afternoon, same long 16-second period, with a moderate offshore wind from the NNW. The energy jumps to a solid 1298, making this a very good session. This is our first real standout.

Thursday the 3rd is a wipeout. Strong westerly winds hitting 28 mph with cross-off conditions, messy. Forget it.

Friday the 4th afternoon is the big one for the experienced crew. That 7ft SSW swell, 17-second period, and a clean offshore NNW wind. The energy is strong (2351), and conditions are rated excellent for surfers who know what they’re doing. This is the best of the first week, but at 7ft, it’s not for beginners.

Saturday the 5th goes downhill again with rain and onshore wind, and Sunday the 6th morning has a quick 5ft S swell but with a short 8-second period. Clean, but not much power.

There’s a lull over Monday the 7th, with tiny waves.

Now, looking further out, Wednesday the 9th morning is a serious red flag. A massive 20ft SW swell hits, with energy readings off the charts (31219). The wind is cross-shore and strong. This is way too big for this break – it’s genuinely dangerous for anyone but experts, and even then, it’s more of a show than a session.

After that settles, the real standout of the second week lands on Friday the 11th morning. A clean 5ft SSW groundswell with a beautiful 18-second period, and just a light cross-off breeze. The energy is strong (1709), and the conditions are clean and excellent for experienced surfers. This is the pick for anyone who can handle the period and wants some quality.

Saturday the 12th morning is also very good with clean offshore winds and a 4ft SSW swell, making for a fun, manageable day.

From there, it gets ordinary again, with some mid-sized swell but cross-shore winds or onshore slop. The last few days look poor, so don’t plan for the 16th.

The crowds at Hope Beach can show up sometimes, so keep an eye out, especially on the clear days. A quick note: the 13th afternoon has a 8ft SSE swell with onshore wind, that’s messy and not recommended.

To wrap it up: If you’re looking for the best, aim for Wednesday 2nd afternoon for a solid, clean session, and Friday 11th morning for that cleaner, longer-period groundswell that real surfers love. The big stuff on the 9th is just for the madmen or the kite crew.

Rusty.

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