Hope Beach surf break

Hope Beach surfForecast / TAS – East Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Tuesday 07 Apr 2026 AEST
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Hope Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Hope Beach sea temperature is
16.2° C
(Which is 1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hope Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Hope Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 08) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hope Beach in the next 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 11) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 8th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 12th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 12th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hope Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the N by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat night, moderate winds from the SW by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tue
14
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Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
2
!
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
ESE
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.7
SW
1.1
SSW
2.1
SSW
3.5
SSW
3
SSW
3
SSW
2.3
SSW
2.5
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.3
S
1.7
SSW
0.9
SSW
Period(s) (?)101615141313121312121316161514121111101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1413572591631589861111101149408214355703553270515991547773320544154
Wind
(km/h)
25
WSW
15
NNW
20
ENE
20
N
30
NNW
30
NNE
20
S
15
N
35
WNW
25
NW
30
WNW
25
WNW
30
W
45
SW
40
SW
40
SW
35
SW
30
SW
20
SW
5
WSW
10
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoffcrossoffoffcross-
off
oncross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:03PM
0.41
10:31PM
0.63
2:17PM
0.41
11:25PM
0.64
2:42PM
0.43
12:21AM
0.65
3:11PM
0.45
1:18AM
0.65
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:57AM
0.14
2:55PM
0.41
6:43AM
0.13
4:22PM
0.41
7:27AM
0.11
5:42PM
0.40
8:11AM
0.10
6:57PM
0.39
8:54AM
0.08
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tue
14
Sunrise-6:33--6:33--6:35--6:35--6:37--6:39--6:39-
Sunset--5:50--5:47--5:45--5:45--5:43--5:40--5:39
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
------34--125121-----
Temp. °C12141412171919121210109111211101212121314
Feels °C (?)411981015154333311223681212
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Information about the Hope Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Hope Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hope Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hope Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Hope Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Hope Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in East Coast of Tasmania? If you are looking for accommodation near Hope Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in East Coast of Tasmania, consider staying in Hobart which is 22 km (14 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Port Arthur which is 30 km (19 miles) away

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