Hope Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.02° S 147.51° E

Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 29 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hope Beach sea temperature is
11.4°C
0.4° 

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 29 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 17,931 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period with SW 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 30) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s 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 6.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) 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 1.6m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 30th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 30th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 4th Sep)20ft (6.0m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s on the menu for Hope Beach over the next couple of weeks.

The story here is a big, powerful start followed by a long, quiet stretch. We’ve got a ton of energy coming in right now, but it’s far too much for this spot. The real window of opportunity is a few days out, and then it gets slow and ordinary for a long time.

So, for Sunday the 30th? Forget it. We’ve got a 13-foot SW swell with a solid 13-second period, and the combined energy is absolutely thumping at (7549). That’s expert-only stuff, and even then, it’s probably just closing out. The wind is cross-off, so it’s clean, but the sheer size will make it a washing machine for most.

Now, Monday the 31st is where it gets good. The morning drops to a much more manageable 5 feet from the SSW, but the period stretches out to 15 seconds. The combined energy is still meaty at (1321). This is a long-period groundswell, meaning better-shaped waves and longer lulls between sets. That’s a gem for a spot like Hope Beach, and the cross-off wind on the morning session is a huge positive for clean faces. This is your standout session of the whole outlook.

Tuesday the 1st of September sees the swell drop. The morning has a 3-foot SSW groundswell with a 16-second period and a nice offshore from the NNW. The combined energy is a moderate (574). It’s not huge, but that offshore wind will groom those waves into perfection. A good, clean day for a longer board.

Wednesday the 2nd builds back a little. The morning has a 4-foot SSW swell, 16-second period, and a moderate offshore from the NW. Combined energy is (773). It’s clean, but the wind is picking up. Decent, but not as good as Monday.

Thursday the 3rd is a write-off. The wind is howling from the W at 28-34 mph. The swell is there, but it’ll be a messy, blown-out disaster. Not worth a look.

Friday the 4th is another highlight. A 7-foot SSW swell with a very long 17-second period rolls through. The combined energy is a strong (2413). This is big-wave territory again, described as excellent for *experienced surfers*. The morning has a glassy, near-calm offshore from the NNW. For the confident crew, this morning session will be a ripper with big, clean, powerful lines. It’s a close second to Monday for the best on offer.

After that, things go quiet. From Saturday the 5th through to Monday the 14th of September, the swell hangs around the 2 to 5-foot range, mostly with cross-off or onshore winds. The combined energy is often below (1000), with some days dropping to a weak (172). There are a couple of okay moments, like the morning of Saturday the 12th with a 5-foot SSW swell and a gentle offshore, but the consistency just isn’t there. It’s a long, drawn-out period of average to poor conditions. The biggest gap of truly good, clean surf is from Friday the 5th all the way through to Saturday the 12th.

So, to sum it up: your best bets are the Monday the 31st of August morning for the best combination of size, period, and clean wind, with Friday the 4th of September morning for the experts. After that, the well runs dry for a good week or more.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Thu afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Fri morning).

Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
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Friday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
SW
14
4
SW
13
3.5
SW
13
1.7
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
15
3.5
SW
14
1.6
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
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0.9
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1.2
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16
1.6
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1.5
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16
6
SW
16
2.1
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17
1.9
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
5665
6130
4873
1095
1045
4074
1287
475
305
305
731
1214
962
1118
3500
17931
2413
1841
1195
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
10
W
15
W
15
WNW
15
W
10
SSE
15
NNW
20
NNW
15
NNW
30
W
25
NW
20
NW
25
NW
45
W
55
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25
W
10
NNW
10
WNW
20
NNE
Wind State
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cross-off
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High Tide
8:29AM0.51m
8:11PM0.57m
9:07AM0.55m
9:22PM0.52m
9:46AM0.59m
10:41PM0.48m
10:30AM0.63m
00:06AM0.45m
11:18AM0.67m
1:31AM0.44m
12:10PM0.70m
2:48AM0.43m
Low Tide
2:07AM0.17m
2:05PM0.28m
2:43AM0.21m
3:19PM0.25m
3:21AM0.25m
4:32PM0.20m
4:01AM0.29m
5:43PM0.15m
4:44AM0.33m
6:50PM0.10m
5:32AM0.36m
7:55PM0.06m
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Temp °C
12
16
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Feels °C
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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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