Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, lookin’ at the next couple of weeks for Hope Beach. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s a couple of sneaky windows that’ll get your heart pumping. This spot is a sandy setup that’s fairly exposed to the southerly swells, and it’s inconsistent, so don’t expect it to be firing every day. The water’s sittin’ around 53°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothin’ wild there.

We’ve got a gap right at the start. The first few days are pretty lackluster, with poor surf through Wednesday and Thursday morning. The first real pulse of energy hits Thursday afternoon, with a 8 ft swell from the SSW, but the period is a lengthy 17 seconds, so it’s a proper groundswell. That long period can make beach breaks a bit tricky, but the wind is cross-offshore, so it’ll be clean. The combined swell energy is huge at 3904, but the conditions are still considered marginal due to tide.

Friday morning, July 24th, is where it starts to get interesting. The swell drops to 8 ft from the SSW, still a long 16-second period, with a light 9 mph cross-offshore breeze. The energy is still strong at 2766, and the surf is clean. The wind is gentler, so it’ll be a better shape. The wind turns ugly Friday arvo though, so get in early.

The weekend is a bit messy with onshore and cross-shore winds, but Saturday afternoon sees a 8 ft SW swell with only a 3 mph cross-shore wind, making it clean with a light chop. The energy is 2274, so there’s push.

Now, the real standout is Tuesday, July 28th, in the morning. We’ve got a 6 ft SSW swell, a 15-second period, and a gentle offshore from the NW at 9 mph. The water will be glassy clean, and the energy is 1363. This is a solid window for experienced surfers – the conditions are excellent. The only bummer is that crowds are a possibility, so get there early.

The next big highlight is Wednesday, July 29th, in the morning. The swell is 6 ft from the SSW, 14-second period, and the wind is dead glassy from the WNW at only 3 mph. The energy is 1425. That’s a rare, perfect morning – clean, glassy, and well-shaped. That’s your best bet for the first week.

The second week has a few promising moments. The standout is Sunday, August 2nd, in the afternoon. The swell is 5 ft from the S with a 13-second period, and it’s dead flat calm – glassy. The energy is 1598, and the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a beauty.

Then on Monday, August 3rd, the swell jumps to 10 ft from the S in the morning, with a short 9-second period, and a gentle offshore wind. The energy is 1613, but at 10 ft, this one’s for experts only. The afternoon is similar with a 10 ft SSE swell.

Tuesday, August 4th, is another big one, with a 8 ft S swell in the morning, a 17-second period, and massive energy of 6623. The wind is cross-offshore, so it’s clean, but that long period will make it wall up on the beach. The afternoon sees a 10 ft SSE swell with a 15-second period, and the energy is 4193, with clean conditions. This is a huge, powerful swell, so only the most experienced should even think about paddling out.

From Wednesday, August 5th, the wind goes onshore and the swell drops off, signaling the end of the run. Overall, if you’re looking for the best, lock in the glassy morning on Wednesday, July 29th, and the calm Sunday afternoon on August 2nd. Both are clean, with good energy, and will be a joy to surf.

Rusty.

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