Hope Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.02° S 147.51° E

Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hope Beach sea temperature is
11.1° C
0.8° 

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 5 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 19s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,882 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period with ESE 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 1.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 5th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 10th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 19s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 10th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the surf ahead for the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, so let’s get into it.

The first few days are pretty slim, with only small, short-period leftovers. The first real window is Wednesday morning, the 5th, at Hope Beach. It’s only 2ft from the south, but that 19-second period means there’s some serious push in it. The wind is light and cross-off, so it should be clean. The water’s at 52°, which is about average for this time of year. The combined energy is weak at 386, so it’s not going to be a standout, but it’s a start.

Thursday the 6th is a bit better with 4ft from the ESE early, and the wind is light cross-off again, keeping it clean. The energy is moderate at 326. Friday the 7th has a nice drop of swell, 3ft from the SSW, but the period jumps to 16 seconds, and the morning offshore wind makes it look fun. The energy is moderate at 459. Saturday the 8th looks like the pick of this first stretch. Morning has 3ft of SSW swell with a 16-second period, and a gentle offshore breeze. Afternoon stays clean with 3ft and offshore winds. Combined energy is moderate at 413. It’s not big, but it’s clean and consistent, and it’s about as good as it gets for a few days.

Then we hit a bit of a flat patch. Sunday the 9th is tiny, 1ft, and the wind is fresh. Monday the 10th gets a bit of swell but it’s messy and onshore, with a 6ft swell in the afternoon and a strong cross-onshore wind. That’s blown out. Tuesday the 11th has a clean 2ft in the morning with offshore winds, but it’s not much. Wednesday the 12th is all wind, 45-50 km/h, with a 4ft swell, but it’s just a mess. Not worth paddling out.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Thursday the 13th, the forecast is calling for a serious pulse. We’re looking at 15ft in the morning, jumping to 20ft in the afternoon, from the SSW with a 16-second period. The wind is offshore, so it’ll be big, raw, and powerful. But this is way too big for Hope Beach. This is expert-only territory, and even then, it’s probably just a wilderness out there. The combined energy is off the charts at 16,377 in the morning and 24,435 in the afternoon. It’s a monster, but it’s not a surfer’s friend at this spot.

Friday the 14th backs off to 10ft, but the wind is cross-shore and lumpy, making for poor conditions. The energy is still strong at 4,998, but it’s not going to be clean. The weekend, the 15th and 16th, is still sizeable, 5ft to 5ft, but the wind stays cross and fresh, so it remains messy and lumpy.

The window starts to open again on Tuesday the 18th. The morning has 5ft from the SSW with a 19-second period, and a moderate offshore wind. The afternoon is similar, 5ft with offshore winds. The combined energy is strong at 1,291 in the morning and 1,134 in the afternoon. This is the standout of the whole run. It’s clean, it’s got push, and it’s a proper groundswell. This is the one to circle.

Wednesday the 19th has a bit of a drop to 3ft in the morning, but the afternoon bumps up to 6ft with a cross-shore wind, making it a bit iffy. Thursday the 20th is back to clean conditions with 3ft and a glassy morning. It’s a nice end to the run, but the 18th is the day.

So, the long and short of it is: the first week is small and clean, with Saturday the 8th being the best of that. Then a big, unmanageable swell on the 13th, followed by a messy few days. But keep an eye on Tuesday the 18th – that’s the one that’s got the quality and the cleanliness to be a proper session. It’s a long way out, so don’t book the day off yet, but it’s looking promising.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
19
0.4
SSW
19
1.1
ESE
10
1.2
ESE
10
1
ESE
9
0.7
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
20
1
SSW
18
1.8
SW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
E
11
0.6
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
192
125
205
242
173
276
288
379
322
371
263
138
61
59
660
685
1882
362
183
114
175
Wind (km/h)
10
W
10
S
10
W
5
WNW
10
SE
10
W
10
NW
10
SSE
10
NNW
15
N
10
N
25
N
20
NNE
35
N
15
NNE
20
SSW
35
SW
30
WSW
25
N
30
NW
30
NNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
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cross-on
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High Tide
12:01PM0.63m
00:48AM0.46m
12:46PM0.68m
2:14AM0.44m
1:34PM0.72m
3:37AM0.42m
2:25PM0.76m
4:53AM0.42m
3:18PM0.78m
6:02AM0.41m
4:12PM0.79m
7:04AM0.41m
5:07PM0.78m
Low Tide
6:53PM0.20m
6:04AM0.27m
8:02PM0.13m
6:50AM0.30m
9:07PM0.07m
7:37AM0.33m
10:10PM0.02m
8:25AM0.35m
11:10PM-0.01m
9:16AM0.36m
00:08AM-0.01m
10:09AM0.37m
1:02AM0.00m
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7:09
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5:14
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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10
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9
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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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