Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into what’s brewing for Hope Beach over the next couple weeks.

First up, we’ve got a real pulse of long-period groundswell hitting. Wednesday the 8th is where the action starts, and it’s a mix of stoke and caution. The water temp is about 53°F, which is a little cooler than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a good wetsuit.

Wednesday morning the 8th is the clear winner of the whole run. We’re looking at 5ft of SSW swell with a very long 18-second period. That’s real groundswell, and it’s carrying a lot of energy – the combined energy is 1844 (moderate to strong). The wind is light and offshore from the NNW, so the surface will be glassy. This is definitely for experienced surfers only; that size and power at a fairly exposed spot isn’t messing around. Crowds are sometimes around, but with conditions like this, it’s totally worth the company. Just a heads-up, with that period, the waves might break straight on the sand, so keep your eyes peeled.

Thursday the 9th, the swell settles to 3ft, but the quality stays high. The morning is clean with light offshore wind and a 16-second period. It won’t have the same punch, but it’s a fun size for a longer board. The combined energy drops to 465 (moderate). Friday the 10th is similar – 3ft and clean, with a moderate offshore breeze. Good options for the intermediate crew.

Then we hit a flat spell from Saturday the 11th through Sunday the 12th. The swell energy drops into the double digits (58 to 134), and while the wind is clean, the waves are just too weak and small. A total washout.

Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th bring the size back. Swell is back up to 4ft and 6ft, with a long 16 to 17-second period. The combined energy spikes into the thousands (1472 to 2040). The wind stays offshore in the mornings, delivering clean, powerful waves. But the afternoons get messy with strong cross-shore wind. The morning sessions are your best bet, but the quality is a bit marginal. This is again for the experienced paddlers.

Then things get wild. Wednesday the 15th and Thursday the 16th are a total mess. We’re looking at 13ft to 16ft of SSW to S swell, with gale-force cross-onshore winds howling at 37 to 44 mph. The combined energy is through the roof at 6447 (very strong). Do not even try to paddle out; this is strictly for kite surfers if that’s your thing. It’s blown out and dangerous.

Friday the 17th offers a window. The swell drops to 6ft in the morning, and the wind turns light cross-off from the west. The period is short (9 seconds), so it’s wind swell, but it’s clean and should have some punch for experienced surfers. The afternoon turns choppy, so get your session in early.

The final week is a slow fade. Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th have manageable 3ft to 5ft swells with clean conditions – perfect for a longboard. Monday the 20th is a pass with strong wind, and Tuesday the 21st is tiny. The outlook picks up again on Thursday the 23rd with a clean 4ft SSW swell and light offshore wind, a nice note to end on.

Bottom line: Wednesday morning the 8th is the absolute standout – a must for the experienced surfer. Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th mornings are your next best bets, but don’t bother with the afternoons. The second week has a few clean but smaller days, and then a good session on the 23rd.

Stay dialed in, watch for that big mid-period swell, and I’ll see you in the water.
Rusty

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