
Surf Forecasts:
Hope Beach surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with 2,160 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s 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 1.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 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’s coming our way for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a rough start. The beginning of the period is a write-off with strong cross-shore winds and messy lumpy conditions, so we’ll have to wait a few days. The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Friday, 31 July with a small, clean morning wave at Hope Beach. It’s nothing to write home about, just a tiny 2ft SSW swell with a 12-second period, weak energy (244). But the wind is light and cross-offshore, so for a quick paddle it might be worth it.
Then we hit the true standout of the first week. Saturday, 1 August is the one to circle. The morning brings a solid 4ft SSW groundswell with a 17-second period and moderate energy (1241). The wind is offshore from the NNW, clean and lined up. Then the afternoon gets even better – glassy conditions, 5ft SSW swell with a 18-second period, and a very strong 1908 energy reading. This is proper, clean, powerful surf for experienced surfers. The water temperature is 53°, which is about 1° cooler than normal for this time of year – just a little fresh.
Sunday, 2 August keeps the quality going. A morning with 5ft SSW swell, 16-second period, moderate offshore wind, clean faces. The afternoon turns glassy with offshore winds, 4ft SSW swell, and clean conditions. A solid weekend.
There’s a bit of a lull through the middle of the week, with smaller waves and some cross-shore wind messing things up. Wednesday, 5 August offers a small clean morning with 3ft SSW swell and a very long 18-second period, but it’s not going to be powerful.
Now, hold on to your board. The second week’s standout is Sunday, 9 August. The morning is looking excellent: 5ft SSW swell, 14-second period, light cross-offshore wind, and a strong 1407 energy reading. Clean, powerful, and consistent. The afternoon though, it jumps up to 10ft SSW swell with a 15-second period and a massive 3372 energy – that’s serious power. The wind is cross-offshore, but at 10ft, this is only for the experienced crew. For the rest of us, the morning session is the pick.
Tuesday, 11 August brings a very long-period 21-second SSW groundswell, 5ft, with a very strong 2032 energy. The catch is it’s cross-shore wind, so it might be a bit bumpy, but those long lines will be wrapping nicely. This is a point break or reef wave kind of day.
Thursday, 13 August finishes the period with a clean morning: 4ft SSW swell, 14-second period, light offshore wind, and a gentle 602 energy. A nice, clean, mellow session to close out.
Overall, the surf is inconsistent at Hope Beach, and it’s exposed to the south, so that’s where the best swell is coming from. The best days are 1 August and the morning of 9 August. The long-range stuff on 11 August is promising but less certain. For now, I’d be keeping an eye on that Saturday and the Sunday morning a week later. Stay tuned, forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Wed morning, calm by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | S 8 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 6 | SW 13 |
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1955 | 1758 | 757 | 646 | 265 | 825 | 131 | 156 | 230 | 813 | 1747 | 1895 | 1104 | 758 | 462 | 261 | 139 | 133 | 361 | 183 | 1545 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | off | glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:46PM0.71m | 8:26AM0.37m | 6:29PM0.70m | 9:02AM0.40m | 7:14PM0.68m | 9:36AM0.43m | 8:04PM0.64m | 10:09AM0.47m | 9:01PM0.59m | 10:44AM0.52m | 10:07PM0.54m | 11:21AM0.57m | 11:24PM0.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:18AM0.34m | 1:45AM0.10m | 11:15AM0.35m | 2:21AM0.11m | 12:21PM0.36m | 2:56AM0.11m | 1:36PM0.36m | 3:30AM0.13m | 2:57PM0.34m | 4:05AM0.16m | 4:19PM0.31m | 4:42AM0.19m | 5:39PM0.26m | ||||||||
7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | |
— | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | |
mm | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Feels °C | -3 | -1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | ESE 14 | SSW 14 | SE 14 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | S 21 | SSW 8 |
17 | 20 | 236 | 47 | 265 | 173 | 71 | 156 | 161 | 813 | 1747 | 1895 | 1104 | 758 | 462 | 261 | 139 | 133 | 50 | 134 | 81 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 16 | — | SE 14 | — | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 14 | NE 5 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | ESE 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 19 |
10 | — | 53 | — | 98 | 123 | 131 | 131 | 127 | 164 | 161 | 81 | 66 | 27 | 20 | 5 | 63 | 61 | 16 | 72 | 486 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 16 | — | — | — | SE 14 | SE 13 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 18 | SE 12 | — | — | — | E 18 | ESE 10 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | S 22 | S 10 | S 9 |
10 | — | — | — | 47 | 44 | 42 | 27 | 230 | 264 | — | — | — | 6 | 10 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 36 | 18 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | WSW 4 | SW 13 | WNW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | N 4 | N 2 | WSW 3 | SW 12 | SW 6 | SW 13 |
1955 | 1758 | 757 | 646 | 28 | 825 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 361 | 183 | 1545 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 17 | 715 | 17 | 60 | 17 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 144 | 227 | 582 | 573 | 17 |
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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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