Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s on the menu for Hope Beach over the next couple of weeks.

The story here is a big, powerful start followed by a long, quiet stretch. We’ve got a ton of energy coming in right now, but it’s far too much for this spot. The real window of opportunity is a few days out, and then it gets slow and ordinary for a long time.

So, for Sunday the 30th? Forget it. We’ve got a 13-foot SW swell with a solid 13-second period, and the combined energy is absolutely thumping at (7549). That’s expert-only stuff, and even then, it’s probably just closing out. The wind is cross-off, so it’s clean, but the sheer size will make it a washing machine for most.

Now, Monday the 31st is where it gets good. The morning drops to a much more manageable 5 feet from the SSW, but the period stretches out to 15 seconds. The combined energy is still meaty at (1321). This is a long-period groundswell, meaning better-shaped waves and longer lulls between sets. That’s a gem for a spot like Hope Beach, and the cross-off wind on the morning session is a huge positive for clean faces. This is your standout session of the whole outlook.

Tuesday the 1st of September sees the swell drop. The morning has a 3-foot SSW groundswell with a 16-second period and a nice offshore from the NNW. The combined energy is a moderate (574). It’s not huge, but that offshore wind will groom those waves into perfection. A good, clean day for a longer board.

Wednesday the 2nd builds back a little. The morning has a 4-foot SSW swell, 16-second period, and a moderate offshore from the NW. Combined energy is (773). It’s clean, but the wind is picking up. Decent, but not as good as Monday.

Thursday the 3rd is a write-off. The wind is howling from the W at 28-34 mph. The swell is there, but it’ll be a messy, blown-out disaster. Not worth a look.

Friday the 4th is another highlight. A 7-foot SSW swell with a very long 17-second period rolls through. The combined energy is a strong (2413). This is big-wave territory again, described as excellent for *experienced surfers*. The morning has a glassy, near-calm offshore from the NNW. For the confident crew, this morning session will be a ripper with big, clean, powerful lines. It’s a close second to Monday for the best on offer.

After that, things go quiet. From Saturday the 5th through to Monday the 14th of September, the swell hangs around the 2 to 5-foot range, mostly with cross-off or onshore winds. The combined energy is often below (1000), with some days dropping to a weak (172). There are a couple of okay moments, like the morning of Saturday the 12th with a 5-foot SSW swell and a gentle offshore, but the consistency just isn’t there. It’s a long, drawn-out period of average to poor conditions. The biggest gap of truly good, clean surf is from Friday the 5th all the way through to Saturday the 12th.

So, to sum it up: your best bets are the Monday the 31st of August morning for the best combination of size, period, and clean wind, with Friday the 4th of September morning for the experts. After that, the well runs dry for a good week or more.

Rusty.

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