Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve got the goods on what’s cooking at Hope Beach over the next couple of weeks. Strap in, because it’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there are some real gems if you’re patient.

For the first few days, things are looking pretty average. Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st offer tiny little 1ft to 2ft SSW swells, and while the wind is offshore on Friday morning, the conditions are just too ordinary to get excited about. The combined energy is weak (60 to 252), so you’re not missing much. We’ve got a long wait until the real action kicks in.

Now, hold onto your board, because Saturday the 22nd sees a big jump in size. We’re talking 8ft to 10ft of SW swell with a period of 15 seconds, putting the combined energy into the strong range (2841 to 3569). But here’s the kicker—the wind is a screaming 35 to 45 km/h, cross or cross-off, making it a total mess. This is for experts only, and honestly, with that wind, it’s looking more like a kite session than a paddle. The water temp is about 52°F, which is a touch cooler than usual for this time of year, but not a shocker.

Sunday the 23rd is where it starts to get interesting. The morning brings a solid 6ft SSW swell at 14 seconds, with a moderate NNW offshore breeze (20 km/h). The combined energy is 1869, which is solid, and the conditions are clean. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets even better: 8ft of SW swell, a 16-second period, and a light NW breeze that’s cross-off. The energy jumps to 4545, and the waves will be powerful and clean. This is a standout for the week—big, clean, and just for the crew who know what they’re doing.

Monday the 24th is still good, with 5ft SSW swell, a 14-second period, and clean offshore winds (NNW at 15-20 km/h). The energy is moderate (721-725), and it’s a solid option for intermediate surfers. Tuesday the 25th drops off a cliff, with cross-shore winds and a messy 4ft swell. The rest of the week after that is pretty average, with small swell and poor winds, so you’ll want to sit it out.

The next real highlight comes on Wednesday the 2nd of September. The morning is glassy with a 5ft SSW swell, 14-second period, and light winds. The energy is strong (933), and the waves will be clean and shapely. This is a very good call for a surf. Then Thursday the 3rd of September is a proper standout: 6ft SSW swell, 15-second period, and a clean cross-off breeze from the north (15 km/h). The energy is a strong 1525, and it’s excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon is still good at 5ft.

Friday the 4th of September gets messy again with strong, lumpy conditions, so that’s a no-go.

Overall, the best of the best is Sunday the 23rd of August (afternoon) and Thursday the 3rd of September (morning). Both offer big, clean, powerful swell with good winds. The 23rd is a bit closer, so that’s your safest bet, but the 3rd is a long-range promise that looks worth the wait.

Remember, crowds are *possible* at Hope Beach, so get there early if you can.

Rusty.

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