Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here, and I've got a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks. Hope Beach is the only spot firing, and it's a classic case of waiting for the right moment. The water is sitting at 52°F, which is a fraction cooler than usual for this time of year, but nothing to write home about.

The outlook kicks off on Thursday, the 20th of August, but don't bother paddling out just yet. We've got tiny 1-foot swell from the SSW with a very long 17-second period, but the wave energy is weak (66) and the conditions are just poor. The wind is offshore, clean, but there's nothing to ride. That stays quiet through Friday, the 21st, with a bit more energy (217) but still only 1-2-foot waves and cross-off winds—still a no-go.

Saturday, the 22nd, gets a bit of a kick with 7-8-foot swell from the SW, and the energy ramps up big time (2214-2693), but the wind is howling from the WSW at 25 mph, cross-shore and messy. That's kite-surfing weather, not for a paddle surfer. The swell is too big for beginners and blown out anyway.

Now, here's the standout. Sunday, the 23rd of August, is your day. We've got a solid 5-foot swell from the SSW with a 14-16 second period, giving it some punch. The energy is strong (1246-1331), and the wind shifts to offshore on the morning with a moderate breeze, then light cross-off in the arvo. It's clean, it's got shape, and the wave comment says "expect very good surf conditions." This is the best on offer—head out on Sunday morning for the cleanest lines.

After that, Monday the 24th through Tuesday the 25th drops back to 4-4-foot, with cross-off winds that keep it clean but the energy drops to moderate (514-660). Conditions are workable, but nothing special. Tuesday afternoon gets a cross-on wind and chop, so skip that.

The rest of the week into early September is a mixed bag. Wednesday the 26th has tiny 2-2-foot waves, and the energy is weak (186-220). Thursday the 27th morning has offshore winds but only 2-foot, improving to 3-foot in the arvo with light cross-off and good energy (385). By Friday the 28th, we get 4-foot from the SSW with a long 18-second period, but cross-on winds make it choppy. Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th are small and messy, with energy between 130-475.

But keep an eye on Monday, the 31st of August. The morning brings 3-foot swell from the SSW with a 16-second period, gentle offshore winds, and moderate energy (540). The wave comment says "expect good surf conditions." That's a solid second option. Tuesday, the 1st of September, starts glassy with 2-foot but quickly turns onshore and messy in the afternoon.

Into the second week, things are quieter. Wednesday, the 2nd of September, has tiny 1-3-foot waves, mostly weak energy. Thursday, the 3rd, is glassy in the morning with 2-foot from the east, but a short 10-second period. Friday, the 4th, has 4-foot from the south with a 10-second period, cross-off winds in the morning but onshore in the arvo. Nothing to get excited about.

So, the high point is Sunday, the 23rd of August, with clean, solid waves. The other hopeful is Monday, the 31st of August, for a decent session. The rest is small, choppy, or just not worth the wetsuit. Hope Beach is inconsistent, so you've got to pick your window. I'll be there Sunday morning.

Rusty.

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