Hope Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.02° S 147.51° E

Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hope Beach sea temperature is
11.6° C
0.6° 

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 22 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 9,948 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 17s 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Thu 23rd Jul)11ft (3.5m) 17s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 23rd Jul)11ft (3.5m) 17s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 24th Jul)15ft (4.5m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let's get into it. Hope Beach is the only spot on the cards for the next 16 days, and it's a bit of a mixed bag. The water's sitting at 53° which is actually a touch cooler than usual for this time of year, but not enough to be a shock to the system.

The first real surfable day is Thursday, July 23rd, but honestly, it's nothing to write home about. We've got a couple of sessions with a 6ft to 8ft SSW swell, but it's coming from the wrong direction for this break and the wind is a cross-off, which is fine but not ideal. The energy is moderate (1158) and the longer period (14-17 seconds) suggests some deeper ocean lines, but it's just not hitting right. The crowd factor is a "sometimes" thing, so it might be okay, but don't expect a classic.

The standout, and I mean the real standout, is going to be Friday, July 24th, in the morning. That's the one. A massive 15ft SSW swell (13321 energy) is predicted, but here's the catch – it's too big for Hope Beach. The wind is offshore, the lines are long, but it's a beast for experts only. Beginners, steer clear. That afternoon the swell drops back to 6ft, so it's a short-lived giant.

After that, we get a slow burn into the weekend. Saturday, July 25th, has a 8ft SW swell but it's a bit cross-shore, making things a little bumpy. Sunday is tiny, not worth the paddle.

The good stuff returns for Monday, July 27th, afternoon, with a 4ft SSW swell, a gentle offshore wind, and a period of 14 seconds (560 energy). It's clean, it's manageable, and it's a good run for intermediates. The next day, Tuesday, July 28th, is even better. Both morning and afternoon have 5ft SSW swells, clean offshore winds, and a very long 16-second period (1258-1445 energy). That's a nice, powerful groundswell, and the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. The water is still that same 53°.

Then we hit a bit of a wall. Wednesday, July 29th, is too big and messy, and from Thursday, July 30th, right through to the end of the month, it's a write-off. Onshore winds, small, weak swells, just poor conditions. That's a solid 4-day gap of nothing.

Looking into the first week of August, there's a flicker of hope. Saturday, August 1st, morning has a 3ft SSW swell with a light cross-off breeze and a 13-second period (741 energy). It's clean, but small. The next big highlight is Monday, August 3rd, morning. A 6ft SSW swell, gentle offshore wind, and an 18-second period (2153 energy). That's some serious ocean energy, and it's set up for a clean, powerful session for those who know what they're doing. The rest of that week is a mix of glassy mornings and choppy afternoons, with the wind messing things up.

The very last days, around August 7th, are small and uninspiring. So, to sum it up: Friday morning the 24th is the big one if you're an expert, and Tuesday the 28th and Monday August 3rd are your best bets for a solid, clean session. The rest is a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 5°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Thu night, light winds from the SW by Sat morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Tuesday
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SSW
14
2.5
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17
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16
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15
1.8
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16
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3.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1155
3904
8335
9948
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1846
459
196
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158
519
454
1225
1415
1012
1411
3249
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Wind (km/h)
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35
WSW
20
NW
35
WNW
35
WSW
15
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15
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10
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20
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High Tide
1:44PM0.63m
3:25AM0.34m
2:17PM0.66m
4:29AM0.35m
2:56PM0.68m
5:24AM0.35m
3:37PM0.69m
6:14AM0.35m
4:20PM0.71m
7:02AM0.36m
5:03PM0.71m
7:46AM0.36m
5:46PM0.71m
Low Tide
9:37PM0.21m
6:37AM0.32m
10:16PM0.18m
7:14AM0.33m
10:57PM0.15m
7:57AM0.33m
11:40PM0.13m
8:42AM0.34m
00:23AM0.12m
9:28AM0.34m
1:05AM0.11m
10:18AM0.34m
1:45AM0.10m
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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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