Hope Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.02° S 147.51° E

Issued: 3 am 02 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hope Beach sea temperature is
11.4° C

1.0°C colder than average for this time of year

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 2 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 17,727 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s 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 02) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hope Beach in the next 16 days are 6.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 02) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 2nd Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 5th Jul)20ft (6.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 5th Jul)20ft (6.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Thu night, strong winds from the WSW by Sat morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
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
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
!
2
3
4
3
3
2
2
2
3
4
3
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
15
1
SSW
18
1.8
SW
17
1.3
SSW
14
3
SSW
14
4
SSW
16
6
SSW
16
3
S
17
2.5
S
16
2
S
16
1.5
S
14
1.3
S
14
1.1
S
15
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
19
1.5
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
18
1
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
58
51
128
637
1915
697
3268
7127
17727
6033
3756
1913
915
668
510
480
376
1260
1302
1069
554
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
25
WNW
15
N
15
NW
40
WSW
35
WSW
50
WSW
35
SW
30
SW
15
SW
10
SSW
10
NNW
15
NNW
5
E
15
NNW
10
NNW
5
N
10
N
15
N
15
NNE
20
N
Wind State
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
off
off
glassy
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
10:44AM0.37m
7:29PM0.70m
10:59AM0.39m
8:13PM0.68m
11:21AM0.43m
9:03PM0.65m
11:47AM0.47m
10:00PM0.61m
12:17PM0.52m
11:07PM0.56m
12:51PM0.58m
00:24AM0.51m
1:28PM0.64m
1:49AM0.47m
Low Tide
11:30AM0.37m
3:38AM0.09m
12:57PM0.39m
4:12AM0.09m
2:29PM0.40m
4:46AM0.10m
4:02PM0.39m
5:22AM0.11m
5:30PM0.35m
6:00AM0.14m
6:52PM0.29m
6:41AM0.17m
8:07PM0.21m
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7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:39
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4:45
4:45
4:45
4:46
4:46
4:47
4:49
 mm
1
1
1
Temp °C
14
13
10
12
10
8
8
8
9
10
9
8
7
9
7
10
11
10
9
11
9
Feels °C
9
7
5
6
1
-1
-3
-1
2
6
6
5
4
7
4
7
8
6
5
7
4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
7
0.5
E
9
0.5
SSW
15
1
SSW
18
0.3
ENE
10
1.3
SSW
14
0.3
NE
10
6
SSW
16
3
S
17
2.5
S
16
2
S
16
1.5
S
14
1.3
S
14
1.1
S
15
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
19
1.5
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
18
1
SSW
16
Energy kJ
24
43
128
637
19
697
15
17727
6033
3756
1913
915
668
510
480
376
1260
1302
1069
554
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
NE
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.2
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
10
0.4
S
18
0.5
SSE
7
0.3
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
9
Energy kJ
58
33
21
13
16
8
2
3
2
104
29
21
37
36
34
29
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.1
SW
5
0.1
NE
10
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
13
0.2
ESE
11
0.3
S
7
0.4
ESE
10
Energy kJ
26
51
1
4
3
3
11
10
36
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
3
0.4
NNW
3
1.8
SW
17
1.9
SW
9
3
SSW
14
4
SSW
16
4
S
17
0.4
NNW
3
Energy kJ
2
3
1915
529
3268
7127
8331
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
4
3
3
2
2
2
3
4
3
2
Distance (km)
0
39
0
3
733
17
110
685
7
7
7
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
Best forecast wave conditions in East Coast of Tasmania
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
1
1
3
3
2
5
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
7
5
5
5
9
5
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
9
9
6
6
6
6
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
7
7
5
5
4
7
5
9
7
5
7
9
9
6
8
9
7
7
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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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