Hope Beach surf break

Hope Beach surfForecast / TAS – East Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Monday 04 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
14.8° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Monday (May 04) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period. 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 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 10s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Mon 4th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 7th May)11ft (3.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 9th May)15ft (4.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Sat night).

Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
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
1
2
3
1
1
2
0
2
0
0
3
1
0
3
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2
!
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
S
17
1.3
S
16
1.2
S
15
1.1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
13
1.9
SW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
16
3
SSW
15
2.5
SSW
14
4
SSW
15
4
SSW
14
3
SSW
14
4
SSW
15
4.5
SSW
14
3.5
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
118
192
346
847
662
536
390
972
1129
551
823
1239
1997
3431
2967
6040
5851
3724
7592
7441
3949
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
15
NNE
15
NNW
5
SW
15
WSW
15
NW
15
NNW
25
SSW
20
WSW
30
SW
30
WSW
20
NW
30
WSW
40
SW
15
NW
25
W
30
WSW
20
WSW
10
WSW
10
SW
10
WNW
off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
7:33PM0.66m
8:14PM0.66m
8:59PM0.66m
9:49PM0.66m
1:48PM0.43m
10:43PM0.65m
2:04PM0.46m
11:41PM0.64m
2:31PM0.49m
00:43AM0.63m
Low Tide
3:56AM0.11m
4:40AM0.11m
5:23AM0.10m
6:04AM0.09m
3:52PM0.42m
6:44AM0.08m
5:27PM0.41m
7:25AM0.07m
6:52PM0.39m
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part cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
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7:01
7:03
7:05
7:05
7:07
7:07
7:09
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5:09
5:07
5:07
5:06
5:05
5:04
5:01
3
2
1
Temp °C
18
19
13
15
15
15
17
12
9
9
9
12
13
13
13
15
15
14
15
15
13
15
15
9
12
11
11
11
6
5
2
1
4
7
5
7
10
8
9
12
13
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
10
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
S
17
1.3
S
16
1.2
S
15
1.1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.5
E
11
1.3
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
0.3
ENE
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
3
SSW
15
2.5
SSW
14
3
S
16
2.5
S
15
2.4
S
14
Energy kJ
100
192
346
847
662
536
390
57
512
311
823
1239
19
8
7
3571
2948
4993
3148
2116
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
13
0.6
ENE
10
0.5
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.6
ENE
10
0.5
ENE
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
S
20
0.6
S
18
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
10
0.2
E
11
Energy kJ
90
75
50
73
78
59
52
119
232
35
35
20
2
2
9
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
15
0.5
SSW
12
0.1
S
23
0.2
S
21
0.4
S
20
0.5
E
10
Energy kJ
118
86
11
36
121
54
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNW
3
0.9
WSW
4
0.6
SW
6
0.4
NNW
3
0.4
NNW
3
1.7
SSW
13
1.9
SW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
6
0.4
WNW
3
2.1
SSW
16
3
SSW
15
2.5
SSW
14
4
SSW
15
4
SSW
14
3
SSW
14
4
SSW
15
4.5
SSW
14
3.5
SSW
14
Energy kJ
1
28
32
2
3
972
1129
551
100
3
1997
3431
2967
6040
5851
3724
7592
7441
3949
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
3
1
1
2
1
2
1
3
3
3
1
1
3
2
1
4
1
4
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
7
4
0
11
7
765
11
0
12
110
7
39
17
7
7
7
4
Best forecast wave conditions in East Coast of Tasmania
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
1
4
2
1
3
3
5
4
1
4
3
3
3
5
2
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
2
4
5
7
5
7
5
4
5
5
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
4
5
9
9
5
6
5
9
7
9
6
5
4
5
9
4
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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