
Surf Forecasts:
Hope Beach surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, S swell with 7,964 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period with S 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 (Jul 05) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 17s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hope Beach in the next 16 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hope Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, let’s talk this out in feet and miles per hour. This is Rusty.
We’ve only got Hope Beach to work with, so that’s where the focus is. The next few days are touch-and-go, but there’s some real gold later if you’re patient.
Right now, Sunday July 5th is a no-go. There’s a big 10 ft swell from the south with a super long 17-second period, so there’s a ton of energy in the water (combined energy of 5533 – moderate to strong), but the cross-onshore wind at 15 mph is ruining it. Choppy and ugly. That afternoon drops to 8 ft, still cross-on. Not your session.
Monday July 6th morning is where it turns. The swell drops to a cleaner 5 ft from the south, period 14 seconds – still solid groundswell. The wind is light offshore from the NNW at 10 mph and the conditions are clean. This is a great window for an intermediate surfer. The energy is moderate (920). Not huge, but it’ll have shape.
Tuesday July 7th is a beauty. Morning has 4 ft from the SSW, period 17 seconds – very long period groundswell. Offshore wind from the NW, clean conditions (856 combined energy). Then Tuesday afternoon? Glassy. Flat calm wind, 4 ft, that long period. That afternoon could be the standout of the week if you’re on it.
Wednesday July 8th morning steps up. 5 ft from the SSW, period 18 seconds. Real energy (1776 – moderate to strong). Offshore wind from the north at 15 mph, clean. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The power and glide will be incredible. Just note: that long period at a beach break might make it a bit walled, so pick your spot. This is your best morning of the first week.
Thursday through Friday (July 9th-10th) drop to chest-high 3 ft waves with clean offshore winds – fine for a longboard, but nothing exciting. The energy is weak (337 to 483).
Saturday July 11th and Sunday July 12th are small or blown out. Skip ‘em.
Now for the second week. Monday July 13th morning is pushing 10 ft from the SSW with a 19-second period – massive groundswell. Energy is huge (6681 – strong). It’s clean with a cross-offshore wind, but that’s a lot of water. Afternoon hits 12 ft, same direction, same period, energy nearly 10,000 (9933) – very strong. The file says the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. Unless you’re an expert with a big-wave board, stay out.
Tuesday July 14th is still heavy: 8 ft to 10 ft, strong energy (4082 to 5210), fresh offshore wind – expert-only territory.
Wednesday July 15th morning is extreme: 13 ft from the SSW, energy 13289 (very strong). That’s kite-surfing conditions, not paddling. The afternoon gets choppy.
Thursday July 16th settles to 8 ft in the morning and 7 ft in the afternoon, with offshore wind and excellent conditions for experienced surfers. That’s a solid day for a strong intermediate.
Friday July 17th drops to a manageable 5 ft to 5 ft, clean offshore winds – fun size, good way to finish.
After that, the surf dies. Saturday July 18th and Sunday July 19th are small and lumpy – not worth it.
So for the standout: Wednesday July 8th morning gives you 5 ft, very long period, offshore wind – the pick of the first week. For the second week, Thursday July 16th morning gives you 8 ft with clean offshore wind – that’s the best expert window without the chaos.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat night, calm by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Sat 11 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | S 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
18991 | 5533 | 3441 | 1889 | 915 | 336 | 482 | 847 | 688 | 314 | 1728 | 1573 | 669 | 429 | 318 | 919 | 392 | 376 | 229 | 135 | 63 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | on | off | off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:47AM0.47m | 10:00PM0.61m | 12:17PM0.52m | 11:07PM0.56m | 12:51PM0.58m | 00:24AM0.51m | 1:28PM0.64m | 1:49AM0.47m | 2:09PM0.70m | 3:16AM0.44m | 2:53PM0.75m | 4:43AM0.43m | 3:41PM0.79m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:46AM0.10m | 4:02PM0.39m | 5:22AM0.11m | 5:30PM0.35m | 6:00AM0.14m | 6:52PM0.29m | 6:41AM0.17m | 8:07PM0.21m | 7:24AM0.22m | 9:16PM0.13m | 8:08AM0.27m | 10:21PM0.06m | 8:53AM0.32m | ||||||||
— | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | |
— | — | 4:46 | — | — | 4:46 | — | — | 4:47 | — | — | 4:49 | — | — | 4:49 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:51 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 13 |
Feels °C | 1 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | SSE 9 | S 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | S 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
18991 | 5533 | 3441 | 1889 | 915 | 126 | 482 | 847 | 688 | 280 | 1728 | 1573 | 669 | 429 | 318 | 919 | 392 | 376 | 229 | 135 | 63 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 14 | S 19 | E 11 | ESE 11 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | ESE 10 | S 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 7 | E 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
— | — | — | 8 | 2 | 336 | 262 | 9 | 11 | 21 | 26 | 35 | 28 | 36 | 13 | 16 | 11 | 19 | 61 | 24 | 24 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 13 | E 10 | E 10 | — | ESE 7 | S 21 | ESE 11 | E 14 | ESE 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | — | E 10 | — | ESE 10 | SE 11 | E 9 |
— | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | 314 | 22 | 34 | 26 | 18 | 6 | — | 8 | — | 10 | 4 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 |
9662 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 30 | 105 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 573 |
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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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