Hope Beach surf break

Hope Beach surfForecast / TAS – East Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Sunday 05 Apr 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
16.7° C
(Which is 2.2°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 Wednesday (Apr 08) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 4AM. 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 Monday (Apr 06) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 8th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 12th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 12th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sun morning, fresh winds from the NE by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the N by Thu morning).

Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
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Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
2
2
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
S
0.9
SSW
0.5
S
0.7
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.5
SSW
1.6
SW
2.2
SW
1.2
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.5
SSW
1.5
SW
1.6
SW
0.6
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
2.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)1111151413131514121215141413135714131314
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)319205121218101621259381439454176183265156961002191653312352847
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNE
30
NE
20
N
25
N
35
NE
25
NNE
15
W
35
WSW
20
W
15
N
5
ESE
20
NNW
25
N
35
N
20
N
35
W
30
WNW
25
NW
15
WNW
20
W
20
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
offglassoffoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:24AM
0.40
8:20PM
0.62
11:56AM
0.39
8:57PM
0.62
9:41PM
0.63
2:03PM
0.41
10:31PM
0.63
2:17PM
0.41
11:25PM
0.64
2:42PM
0.43
12:21AM
0.65
3:11PM
0.45
1:18AM
0.65
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:15PM
0.38
4:23AM
0.16
1:24PM
0.39
5:11AM
0.15
5:57AM
0.14
2:55PM
0.41
6:43AM
0.13
4:22PM
0.41
7:27AM
0.11
5:42PM
0.40
8:11AM
0.10
6:57PM
0.39
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunrise6:28--6:31--6:31--6:33--6:33--6:35--6:35--
Sunset-5:54--5:52--5:51--5:50--5:47--5:45--5:45-
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clear
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rain showers
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rain showers
rain showers
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clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C1515131817161615111517141919191212912119
Feels °C (?)1088131091384121412121416343753
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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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