Hope Beach surf break

Hope Beach surfForecast / TAS – East Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Tuesday 19 May 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
14.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Tuesday (May 19) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s is also forecast. 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Tue 19th May)1ft (0.3m) 19s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 22nd May)5ft (1.6m) 18s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 25th May)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds.

Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
3
3
2
2
1
1
3
0
0
1
1
3
0
0
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
19
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
S
18
0.6
S
17
0.6
S
16
2
SW
10
1.5
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
S
20
1.6
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
12
0.9
WSW
12
2.5
SW
10
2.3
SSW
12
1.7
S
11
1.4
S
11
1.3
SSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
65
106
167
215
190
769
838
485
178
192
377
1287
472
249
121
211
1286
1420
683
451
511
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
15
SW
15
W
30
WSW
25
WSW
10
NW
15
NNW
10
NNE
15
NNW
15
NNW
5
ENE
10
NNE
25
N
20
N
20
N
10
NW
5
S
35
SW
25
WSW
30
SW
20
NNW
off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
off
High Tide
12:17PM0.46m
8:37PM0.76m
9:32PM0.73m
2:33PM0.48m
10:27PM0.68m
2:51PM0.48m
11:22PM0.63m
3:05PM0.49m
00:15AM0.56m
3:16PM0.51m
1:10AM0.50m
3:26PM0.54m
2:09AM0.45m
Low Tide
1:27PM0.45m
4:59AM-0.05m
5:56AM-0.02m
3:40PM0.47m
6:45AM0.02m
5:24PM0.47m
7:25AM0.08m
6:57PM0.44m
7:55AM0.13m
8:18PM0.40m
8:15AM0.18m
9:27PM0.36m
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7:18
7:18
7:20
7:20
7:22
7:22
7:24
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4:52
4:52
4:51
4:51
4:50
4:49
4:47
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Temp °C
15
15
13
13
12
11
12
14
12
15
16
13
14
16
13
15
16
11
11
11
8
12
11
10
6
6
7
8
10
9
13
14
10
9
12
9
14
14
3
4
4
3
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
11
0.6
S
16
0.9
SSW
6
1.5
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
S
20
1.6
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
12
0.3
ENE
9
0.9
S
14
0.3
ENE
12
1.7
S
11
1.4
S
11
1.3
SSW
12
Energy kJ
63
44
78
82
190
60
838
485
178
192
377
1287
472
249
121
15
320
27
683
451
511
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
S
18
0.6
S
17
0.5
ENE
11
0.6
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.6
E
11
0.5
E
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.7
SSW
14
0.4
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
S
16
0.3
ENE
13
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
ENE
12
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
ENE
11
Energy kJ
34
106
167
215
71
94
62
87
51
35
178
29
8
15
13
46
33
30
27
83
24
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
19
0.4
SW
11
0.2
SSW
11
0.1
S
12
0.2
E
15
0.6
S
16
0.2
E
14
0.6
ENE
11
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
E
9
0.4
ENE
10
0.2
E
8
0.4
ENE
9
0.1
NE
10
0.3
NNW
4
0.2
S
17
0.4
ENE
12
Energy kJ
65
31
11
3
18
186
15
75
50
15
33
6
31
4
3
24
45
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
3
0.4
SW
4
1.1
SW
4
1.3
SW
5
2
SW
10
0.4
N
3
0.2
NNE
3
0.6
NNE
3
0.9
WSW
12
2.5
SW
10
2.3
SSW
12
0.6
NNW
3
Energy kJ
4
7
51
70
769
2
1
9
211
1286
1420
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
2
3
3
2
2
1
2
3
2
1
1
1
4
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
0
39
0
60
60
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
3
3
0
0
19
455
11
11
0
Best forecast wave conditions in East Coast of Tasmania
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
3
2
2
2
4
4
3
2
2
4
1
1
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
6
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
7
5
5
7
9
5
4
4
5
6
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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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