Hope Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.02° S 147.51° E

Issued: 9 pm 03 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Hope Beach sea temperature is
11.4° C

Slightly cooler than normal

Hope Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Hope Beach surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 4 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 18,641 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s 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 Saturday (Jul 04) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 17s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hope Beach in the next 16 days are 6.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 4th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 17s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 4th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 5th Jul)20ft (6.0m) 16s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, let’s talk Hope Beach in feet. We’ve got a strong, long-period groundswell from the south-southwest pushing through the forecast, with periods hitting 14 to 18 seconds on the bigger pulses. That means serious energy and long waits between sets – classic point-and-reef style conditions. For a spot like this, those long-period swells can run a bit flat on the beach breaks, so pick your line. Water temp is about average for July, nothing wild.

Saturday the 4th is an absolute mess – 40 km/h cross-shore winds with swell running 10 to 13 feet. Combined energy is massive (3878 to 7312). That’s not surfable for paddlers – more of a kite day. Sunday the 5th still has a cross-wind with swell around 10 feet dropping to 8 feet – marginal.

Monday morning the 6th is the call for the first week. A clean 5-foot SSW swell (14 seconds) with a light offshore wind. Combined energy is 918 – solid moderate. This is good for intermediates – not too big, clean faces. Crowds are possible. Monday afternoon goes glassy but the swell drops to under 3 feet.

Tuesday the 7th morning holds up: 4-foot swell with a 17-second period and light cross-offshore breeze. Clean again. But the afternoon wind picks up to 30 km/h and kills it.

Wednesday the 8th is onshore with a 6-foot swell (18 seconds) – a ton of water moving (2292 combined energy) but blown out. Not worth it.

Second week gets interesting. Tuesday the 14th morning has a 7-foot S swell (12 seconds) with clean cross-offshore wind. Combined energy is 1802. That’s a big wave – experienced surfers only. Thursday the 16th morning also looks good: 6-foot S swell (16 seconds) with light offshore wind. Combined energy 1749. Crowds possible both days.

There’s a flat spell from the 11th to the 13th with swell down to 1 to 3 feet. Not worth it.

Bottom line: Monday the 6th morning for clean, fun waves, and Tuesday the 14th morning for bigger, more powerful surf. Long-range stuff is promising but not locked in.

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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun morning, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri night, calm by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon night, min 6°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue morning, calm by Wed night).

Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Fri
10
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
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4
3
4
3
2
2
3
0
0
1
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SW
9
3
SSW
14
4
SSW
16
6
SSW
16
3
S
17
2.5
S
16
2
S
16
1.5
S
14
0.8
SSW
14
1
S
14
1.2
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
18
1.6
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1
S
18
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
606
3878
7312
18641
5533
3456
1889
915
269
394
898
722
317
1959
1447
661
441
675
480
298
273
Wind (km/h)
30
W
40
WSW
40
SW
30
WSW
15
WSW
10
SSW
15
NNW
15
NNW
5
SSE
15
NNW
15
W
30
SW
20
S
20
S
15
SSE
5
WNW
15
NNW
5
ENE
10
NNW
15
N
5
NE
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
off
off
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-off
off
glassy
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
11:21AM0.43m
9:03PM0.65m
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
Low Tide
4:12AM0.09m
2:29PM0.40m
4:46AM0.10m
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
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7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:39
7:39
7:39
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4:45
4:46
4:46
4:47
4:49
4:49
4:50
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1
1
Temp °C
9
7
8
9
10
9
8
7
9
10
10
10
10
9
9
9
8
9
8
8
10
Feels °C
1
-2
-1
2
6
6
5
5
6
5
6
2
4
4
5
7
5
7
5
5
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
15
0.4
NE
10
6
SSW
16
3
S
17
2.5
S
16
2
S
16
1.5
S
14
0.9
SSE
9
1
S
14
1.2
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
18
1.6
SSW
18
1.5
SSE
10
1.2
SE
9
1.1
SE
8
0.9
ESE
10
1.2
ESE
10
1.1
ESE
10
Energy kJ
381
33
18641
5533
3456
1889
915
123
394
898
722
280
1959
1447
421
221
145
180
298
223
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
S
18
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
10
0.6
S
21
1.1
SSE
7
1.4
SSE
8
1.1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1
S
18
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
16
Energy kJ
8
2
269
238
2
2
317
125
243
661
441
675
480
266
273
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
11
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
SSE
8
Energy kJ
3
2
3
2
8
9
82
32
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SW
9
3
SSW
14
4
SSW
16
4
S
18
0.6
W
3
1.2
SSW
5
1.1
S
6
1.4
SSE
7
Energy kJ
606
3878
7312
9187
7
62
91
208
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
5
2
3
2
1
4
3
2
2
3
1
1
1
1
3
2
3
3
2
2
Distance (km)
17
582
685
7
7
7
0
0
0
0
0
455
60
7
7
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in East Coast of Tasmania
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
3
2
5
4
4
4
3
1
1
1
4
4
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
8
7
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
9
7
5
6
8
7
5
5
9
9
9
5
6
6
7
7
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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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