Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk this out in feet and miles per hour. This is Rusty.

We’ve only got Hope Beach to work with, so that’s where the focus is. The next few days are touch-and-go, but there’s some real gold later if you’re patient.

Right now, Sunday July 5th is a no-go. There’s a big 10 ft swell from the south with a super long 17-second period, so there’s a ton of energy in the water (combined energy of 5533 – moderate to strong), but the cross-onshore wind at 15 mph is ruining it. Choppy and ugly. That afternoon drops to 8 ft, still cross-on. Not your session.

Monday July 6th morning is where it turns. The swell drops to a cleaner 5 ft from the south, period 14 seconds – still solid groundswell. The wind is light offshore from the NNW at 10 mph and the conditions are clean. This is a great window for an intermediate surfer. The energy is moderate (920). Not huge, but it’ll have shape.

Tuesday July 7th is a beauty. Morning has 4 ft from the SSW, period 17 seconds – very long period groundswell. Offshore wind from the NW, clean conditions (856 combined energy). Then Tuesday afternoon? Glassy. Flat calm wind, 4 ft, that long period. That afternoon could be the standout of the week if you’re on it.

Wednesday July 8th morning steps up. 5 ft from the SSW, period 18 seconds. Real energy (1776 – moderate to strong). Offshore wind from the north at 15 mph, clean. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The power and glide will be incredible. Just note: that long period at a beach break might make it a bit walled, so pick your spot. This is your best morning of the first week.

Thursday through Friday (July 9th-10th) drop to chest-high 3 ft waves with clean offshore winds – fine for a longboard, but nothing exciting. The energy is weak (337 to 483).

Saturday July 11th and Sunday July 12th are small or blown out. Skip ‘em.

Now for the second week. Monday July 13th morning is pushing 10 ft from the SSW with a 19-second period – massive groundswell. Energy is huge (6681 – strong). It’s clean with a cross-offshore wind, but that’s a lot of water. Afternoon hits 12 ft, same direction, same period, energy nearly 10,000 (9933) – very strong. The file says the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. Unless you’re an expert with a big-wave board, stay out.

Tuesday July 14th is still heavy: 8 ft to 10 ft, strong energy (4082 to 5210), fresh offshore wind – expert-only territory.

Wednesday July 15th morning is extreme: 13 ft from the SSW, energy 13289 (very strong). That’s kite-surfing conditions, not paddling. The afternoon gets choppy.

Thursday July 16th settles to 8 ft in the morning and 7 ft in the afternoon, with offshore wind and excellent conditions for experienced surfers. That’s a solid day for a strong intermediate.

Friday July 17th drops to a manageable 5 ft to 5 ft, clean offshore winds – fun size, good way to finish.

After that, the surf dies. Saturday July 18th and Sunday July 19th are small and lumpy – not worth it.

So for the standout: Wednesday July 8th morning gives you 5 ft, very long period, offshore wind – the pick of the first week. For the second week, Thursday July 16th morning gives you 8 ft with clean offshore wind – that’s the best expert window without the chaos.

Rusty.

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