Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break down what’s comin’ for Hope Beach. The water’s sittin’ around 53°, which is a touch cooler than usual for this time of year, but nothin’ to freeze over.

We got a decent run of surf on the way, but it’s gonna take a few days to really fire up. The first real action is on Thursday, July 16th. The afternoon shapes up real nice – glassy conditions with a light ENE breeze, and a solid 5ft SSW groundswell with a long 15-second period. The energy’s pumpin’ at 1106, so there’s plenty of push. This is a standout window for the intermediate surfer, with clean, lined-up waves. Crowds are possible here, so get out early if you can.

Friday the 17th is the real gem for the experienced crew. The morning sees a 6ft SSW swell, period blowin’ out to 17 seconds, and a clean offshore NNW wind at 12 mph. The energy jumps to 1821 – that’s solid, powerful stuff. The waves will be well-shaped and holdin’ up, but at that size and period, it’s a bit much for beginners. The afternoon drops to a still-very-good 5ft, with the wind backing off to a slight offshore breeze, keepin’ it clean.

Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th are smaller, with the swell droppin’ from 4ft down to 2ft. The wind stays offshore, so it’s clean, but the energy fades. Still, you’ll find fun, surfable waves if you’re patient.

There’s a bit of a lull from Monday the 20th through to Wednesday the 22nd, with only small, weak swell. The energy drops below 200, and the waves are ordinary. Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th are messy, with strong cross-shore winds and poor conditions. Not worth paddlin’ out.

Now, lookin’ further out – Saturday the 25th of July, the swell bumps back up to 6ft, but the wind is cross-shore, so it’s clean but lumpy. The energy is back up to 1155, but the quality’s a bit off. By Sunday the 26th, we’re seein’ a 5ft SW swell, but again, cross-off winds keep it from bein’ perfect.

The big one to watch is Monday the 27th of July. The morning session has a massive 20ft SW swell with a 17-second period, and the energy is through the roof at 28106. That’s a monster. But honestly, it’s too big for Hope Beach – it’ll be a washing machine out there. Only for the absolute elite, and even then, it’s a risk. The afternoon drops to a still-hefty 10ft, but the wind is better.

The rest of that week and into the 30th and 31st of July, the swell stays solid, between 5ft and 8ft, with cleaner winds. The 30th afternoon looks particularly sweet with a 5ft SSW swell and light offshore breezes – clean, fun waves. And the 31st morning is a standout for the experienced crew again: 6ft SSW swell, offshore wind, and a solid 1335 energy. Cracking conditions.

Overall, the best windows are the afternoon of the 16th, and the morning of the 17th of July. After that, the 30th and 31st are worth a paddle for the experienced surfer who wants clean, powerful groundswell.

Rusty.

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