Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Hope Beach over the next couple of weeks.

The first solid window of surf kicks off on Wednesday, the 2nd of September. It’s not going to be a world-beater right away, but we’ve got a moderate SSW groundswell rolling in with a 5ft at 17 seconds. That’s a long period, which means proper energy and shape, but it can make a beach break like Hope Beach a bit tricky with the sets. The wind is cross-off, which is good, but it’s a bit stiff. The combined energy is a healthy 1088 (moderate), so there’s some push behind it. The water temp is about average for the time of year.

By Wednesday afternoon, the wind switches to offshore and the swell ticks up to 5ft. That’s a nice combo – clean, lined-up waves with a bit of grunt.

Thursday the 3rd is a write-off. The wind is howling, 28 mph, and it just ruins the surface. Don’t bother.

Friday the 4th is where it gets interesting. The swell is pushing 7ft from the SSW, still with a solid 17-second period. The afternoon session looks the best with offshore wind and a combined energy of 2876 (strong). That’s proper, powerful surf. It’s a bit too big for beginners, but for experienced surfers, this is a standout. The break is inconsistent, so be patient, but the quality will be worth the wait.

Saturday morning, the 5th, is a nice little drop-off to 5ft with light offshore wind and clean conditions. Great for a fun, manageable session. But Saturday afternoon? The swell jumps to 10ft, which is expert territory only. Combined energy hits 5535 (very strong). That’s a lot of ocean moving.

Sunday the 6th is a step down, with a shorter period, weaker swell, and messy cross-shore wind in the afternoon. Not great.

The next week starts with a tiny, weak swell from Monday the 7th through Tuesday the 8th. Tuesday morning does have a clean 3ft at 18 seconds and offshore wind, but it’s small. The real highlight in the second week is Thursday the 10th. The morning session brings a clean 8ft S swell with a 12-second period and gentle offshore wind. Combined energy is 3001 (strong). That’s excellent, powerful surf for experienced surfers.

Friday the 11th offers a glassy morning with a 4ft SSW swell at 18 seconds. That’s a beautiful, clean wave for a longboard or a fun board. Saturday the 12th is also glassy in the morning, similar size.

Then we get a massive pulse on Monday the 14th of September. The swell is 18ft from the SSW. That’s a monster. The combined energy is 16988 (very strong). The file says it’s too big for this break, and I agree. Unless you’re a tow-in expert, stay on the beach.

The run ends on the 17th of September with a solid 7ft SSW swell, clean, and excellent for experienced surfers.

Best on offer: Friday the 4th afternoon for the first big clean swell, and Thursday the 10th morning for the second big, clean, powerful session. The 11th and 12th mornings are the best for smaller, glassy fun.

Rusty.

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