
Surf Forecasts:
Hope Beach surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, S swell with 5,894 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period with S swell.
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 Sunday (Jul 05) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hope Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 5th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 5th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hope Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what’s shaping up for our stretch of coast over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but don’t write it off just yet.
The pattern for this period is one of powerful, long-period groundswell arriving in waves, but we’ve got some tricky winds and a few flat spells to navigate. The standout sessions are going to be the ones where the wind plays ball with that big southerly energy.
We kick off with a proper block of swell, but the conditions are a mess. Sunday, July 5th starts with a thumping 10ft south swell at 17 seconds, with a massive combined energy of 5894 – that’s strong energy. But the wind is a firm cross-onshore at 12 mph, so it’s going to be choppy and pretty average. It settles a touch in the arvo as the wind drops to 6 mph, but it’s still cross-on. This one’s for the crew with bigger boards and patience.
Monday, July 6th is where it starts to get interesting. A clean 5ft south swell is met with a light offshore NNW breeze at 6 mph. The combined energy is at 920, and the conditions are looking clean. Tuesday the 7th also offers a morning window with a light offshore and a long-period 4ft SSW groundswell. These are your first real good windows, but the swell’s on the way down.
The real eye-opener, the standout of the whole forecast, is Wednesday, July 8th. We’ve got a gorgeous 6ft south swell, period of 18 seconds, rolling in. The combined energy is solid at 2166. Critically, the morning wind is a gentle offshore from the NNW at 9 mph. That’s a recipe for some seriously clean, lined-up waves. This is the pick of the crop for experienced surfers – that long period will push through with real power, so save your energy for the set waves. A glassy morning, a bit of juice in the water, that’s what we live for. The water temp is around 53°, which is a touch below average for this time of year – about 1° cooler, so a decent spring suit is your friend.
After Wednesday, the swell drops right off. We get a bit of a cleanup on Thursday and Friday mornings with small, clean waves (3ft to 4ft) under offshore or cross-off breezes, but nothing to get too excited about. Then there’s a proper flat spell. From Saturday, July 11th through to Sunday, July 12th, the waves drop to barely a ripple (0.7ft to 2ft). A couple of days with almost nothing to ride.
A new pulse of groundswell tries to build again around Monday, July 13th, with a waist-high 4ft SSW swell carrying a very long 19-second period. It’s clean under a cross-off wind, but the energy is only moderate (964). Worth a look.
Then things get wild. From Tuesday, July 14th to Thursday, July 16th, the wind cranks up. We’re looking at fresh to strong breezes (19 to 28 mph) from the WSW and SW, creating messy, lumpy cross-shore conditions. Even though the swell bumps up to a solid 8ft to 10ft on the 15th and 16th with huge energy readings (4346 and 5212), the wind is howling. This setup looks far more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, honestly. It’s going to be a washing machine out there unless you’re a masochist.
After that wind event, the last few days of the outlook fade out again. From Friday, July 17th onwards, we’re back to small, clean but unremarkable waves under a mix of cross-off winds. A few knee-high days to close out.
Best Bet: Set your alarm for Wednesday morning, July 8th at Hope Beach. That 6ft south swell with the light offshore wind is the only true classic window in the whole forecast. It’s a spot that’s “inconsistent” and can get “sometimes” crowded, but when it’s on like this, it’s worth sharing the water. For the second week, keep an eye on Monday the 13th for a hopeful long-period bump, but treat that one as a long-range hope more than a certainty.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun morning, min 6°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 21 | S 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
5894 | 3441 | 1889 | 915 | 336 | 482 | 837 | 688 | 428 | 2139 | 1273 | 669 | 429 | 249 | 929 | 575 | 399 | 252 | 120 | 67 | 59 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | on | off | off | on | on | off | cross | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:47AM0.47m | 10:00PM0.61m | 12:17PM0.52m | 11:07PM0.56m | 12:51PM0.58m | 00:24AM0.51m | 1:28PM0.64m | 1:49AM0.47m | 2:09PM0.70m | 3:16AM0.44m | 2:53PM0.75m | 4:43AM0.43m | 3:41PM0.79m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:02PM0.39m | 5:22AM0.11m | 5:30PM0.35m | 6:00AM0.14m | 6:52PM0.29m | 6:41AM0.17m | 8:07PM0.21m | 7:24AM0.22m | 9:16PM0.13m | 8:08AM0.27m | 10:21PM0.06m | 8:53AM0.32m | 11:24PM-0.00m | ||||||||
7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | |
— | 4:46 | — | — | 4:46 | — | — | 4:47 | — | — | 4:49 | — | — | 4:49 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 10 |
Feels °C | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | SSE 9 | S 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSE 6 | S 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
5894 | 3441 | 1889 | 915 | 123 | 482 | 837 | 688 | 35 | 2139 | 1273 | 669 | 429 | 249 | 929 | 575 | 399 | 252 | 120 | 67 | 59 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 14 | S 19 | E 11 | ESE 11 | S 21 | ESE 11 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | ESE 8 | E 7 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ENE 7 | SSW 16 | ENE 6 |
— | — | 8 | 2 | 336 | 354 | 9 | 11 | 428 | 22 | 47 | 48 | 20 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 48 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 13 | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | SSW 16 | E 16 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | S 21 | E 9 | E 11 | — | E 12 | SE 11 | ENE 7 | E 9 |
— | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 212 | 5 | 20 | 26 | 34 | 78 | 7 | 9 | — | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 | N 3 | N 3 | NNE 3 | N 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 13 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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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.
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