
Surf Forecasts:
Hope Beach surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 655 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period with SSW 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 (Aug 02) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 1.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 4PM. 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 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hope Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Mother Nature's got cookin' for us.
Hope Beach is the only spot on the radar for this 16-day outlook, and it's a bit of a mixed bag. The water's sitting at 52°F, which is about 1°F cooler than what we'd normally expect for this time of year. Not a shocking departure, but you'll feel that little nip in the air on a dawn patrol.
We kick things off with a real slow start. The first few days are a bit of a write-off. Sunday afternoon the 2nd of August gives us a 4ft SSW swell, but it's a cross-shore wind and the energy is moderate (950). The call is marginal, and it's not really worth paddling out for. Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th are tiny, with waves struggling to get past 2ft. The energy is weak (281 and 149), and while the winds are clean, there's just not enough push.
We finally get a glimpse of something better on Wednesday morning the 5th of August. It's glassy, with a light offshore from the NW, and a long-period 2ft S swell. The energy is moderate (335) and the waves should be clean and lined up, but you'll be hunting for the little nuggets. That afternoon, the wind swings southerly and chops it up, so the morning is the call.
The next few days from Thursday the 6th through to Sunday the 9th are ordinary. There's some swell around, but it's small, the wind is often messy, and the energy levels are moderate at best. For a spot that's inconsistent, it's a frustrating stretch.
Now, here's where it gets interesting. Monday the 10th of August, the swell jumps up. Monday morning delivers a 5ft SSW groundswell with a 16-second period and a moderate offshore breeze from the NNW. The energy is strong (1288), and the guidance is pointing to "very good" conditions. This is a standout morning. The swell direction is S, which is close to the optimum for Hope Beach, so expect some fun, clean lines. The afternoon gets bigger at 7ft, and while the wind is cross-off, it's a bit stronger. Stick with the morning.
Tuesday the 11th of August is the big one. Tuesday morning we've got an 8ft SSW swell, a 18-second period, and a moderate offshore from the NW. The energy is very strong (4378). This is a serious groundswell for experienced surfers. The waves will be powerful and well-shaped, but at this size, it's not for the faint-hearted. The afternoon is still big at 7ft, but the wind picks up and the quality drops a notch.
After that, the swell fades fast. Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th are poor, with small, weak swell and clean but unexciting conditions. The energy drops right off.
Then we get a curveball. Friday the 14th of August, we see a 8ft S swell with a super short period of just 7 seconds. The energy is moderate (594). That's a choppy, disorganized sea state. The wind is offshore, but the short period means it'll be bumpy. For paddle surfing, it's a tough one, but with that size and wind, it's looking more interesting for the kite crew.
Saturday the 15th of August is just too big. 13ft SSW swells with the energy going through the roof (3730 and 4467). The wind is offshore and glassy, but the size is well beyond what Hope Beach can handle. It's a washout for paddle surfing.
The final few days from Sunday the 16th into Monday the 17th see a drop in size, but the wind is onshore or messy. Monday the 17th does have a solid 8ft SSW groundswell with a 16-second period and cross-off wind, so the energy is high (2708), but the wind quality is average. Worth a look if you're keen, but not the highlight.
So, if you're looking for the best of the bunch, it's Monday morning the 10th of August for the clean, solid groundswell, and Tuesday morning the 11th of August for the big, powerful stuff for the experienced crew. The rest of the window is mostly small or blown out.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 12 | SE 8 | SSW 20 | S 19 | SSW 19 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
916 | 468 | 207 | 139 | 101 | 83 | 91 | 135 | 192 | 115 | 197 | 181 | 146 | 333 | 375 | 476 | 438 | 475 | 655 | 256 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:01PM0.59m | 10:44AM0.52m | 10:07PM0.54m | 11:21AM0.57m | 11:24PM0.49m | 12:01PM0.63m | 00:48AM0.46m | 12:46PM0.68m | 2:14AM0.44m | 1:34PM0.72m | 3:37AM0.42m | 2:25PM0.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:05AM0.16m | 4:19PM0.31m | 4:42AM0.19m | 5:39PM0.26m | 5:21AM0.23m | 6:53PM0.20m | 6:04AM0.27m | 8:02PM0.13m | 6:50AM0.30m | 9:07PM0.07m | 7:37AM0.33m | 10:10PM0.02m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | |
5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 11 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 15 |
916 | 468 | 207 | 139 | 96 | 83 | 91 | 62 | 86 | 82 | 197 | 181 | 146 | 73 | 375 | 476 | 438 | 475 | 655 | 256 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SE 7 | SSW 15 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | SE 7 | E 10 | ESE 7 |
28 | 10 | 66 | 63 | 101 | 16 | 42 | 46 | 57 | 35 | 23 | 50 | 53 | 333 | 35 | 29 | 28 | 12 | 66 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 18 | SE 14 | SE 14 | N 3 | E 5 | SSW 16 | SSW 10 | SSW 20 | S 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 13 | SSE 8 | SSW 18 | SSE 8 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 6 | ESE 9 | SE 14 | E 9 |
6 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 50 | 21 | 135 | 192 | 115 | 64 | 13 | 67 | 6 | 89 | 53 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 3 | N 3 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | WSW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | — | N 2 | NE 4 | NNE 5 |
— | 5 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 59 | 99 | 51 | — | 1 | 6 | 52 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 227 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 39 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 19 |
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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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