Surf Forecasts:
Hope Beach surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, SW swell with 5,057 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period with SW 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 (Aug 30) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 14s. 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 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hope Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Let’s get into what’s brewing for Hope Beach over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, there’s a big lull. Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st of August are a no-go with a massive 13ft SW swell hammering in, carrying very strong wave energy. That’s way too much juice for this break.
From Tuesday the 1st of September through to Wednesday the 3rd, the swell drops off but the wind stays messy, so it’s basically a write-off for a few days. A bit of a flat spell, but it happens.
The real standout for this whole outlook is Friday the 4th of September in the afternoon. For experienced surfers, this is the moment. You’ve got a clean 6ft SSW swell with a long 17-second period – proper groundswell that’ll have some push. The combined energy is a solid 1945, and the wind is glassy, dead calm. That means smooth, clean faces and no chop. The size makes it too much for beginners, but for the crew who can handle it, this is the best session on offer.
Saturday the 5th morning also has potential with a glassy 5ft SSW swell, but the wind shifts later.
After that, the second week gets patchy. Sunday the 6th is a washout with onshore breeze and short-period junk. The swell drops to 2ft by Monday the 7th.
Thursday the 10th of September afternoon sees another clean 7ft S swell with a light cross-off breeze – another good window for the experienced. Then Friday the 11th of September morning is a hidden gem: a 4ft SSW swell with a very long 20-second period, glassy conditions, and combined energy around 1932. That’s a classic dawny for a longboard or a fish, just be aware the super long period can make the waves stand up a bit weird.
The rest of the run into mid-September is a mix of onshore winds and fading swells, with a few early-morning offshore windows on the 12th and 13th, but nothing that rises to a standout.
Hope Beach is an inconsistent spot, so don’t fret the quiet spells. The main event is Friday the 4th of September afternoon, with Friday the 11th of September morning as a solid long-range possibility. Stay ready.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Thu morning, calm by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 6130 | 5057 | 4581 | 4178 | 4132 | 1287 | 441 | 305 | 305 | 935 | 1261 | 594 | 962 | 1833 | 2820 | 1943 | 1945 | 1630 | 1048 | 1180 | 628 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:11PM0.57m | 9:07AM0.55m | 9:22PM0.52m | 9:46AM0.59m | 10:41PM0.48m | 10:30AM0.63m | 00:06AM0.45m | 11:18AM0.67m | 1:31AM0.44m | 12:10PM0.70m | 2:48AM0.43m | 1:05PM0.72m | 3:55AM0.43m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:05PM0.28m | 2:43AM0.21m | 3:19PM0.25m | 3:21AM0.25m | 4:32PM0.20m | 4:01AM0.29m | 5:43PM0.15m | 4:44AM0.33m | 6:50PM0.10m | 5:32AM0.36m | 7:55PM0.06m | 6:23AM0.37m | 8:56PM0.03m | ||||||||
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 | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 18 | 16 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 10 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 0 | -2 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 1 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 12 |
| kJ | 1419 | 1196 | 1095 | 1059 | 1907 | 1287 | 441 | 305 | 305 | 935 | 1261 | 594 | 962 | 1833 | 2820 | 1943 | 1945 | 1630 | 1048 | 1180 | 628 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 9 | NE 9 | S 20 | SSW 18 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 18 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 18 | SSE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 3 | 276 | 1111 | 9 | 45 | 45 | 32 | 27 | 13 | 222 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | 39 | 4 | 181 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 9 | NE 9 | — | S 20 | E 9 | S 9 | NNE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | 30 | 2 | 6 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | N 3 | NW 4 | WSW 6 | WNW 3 | NW 3 | NNW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | W 4 | W 4 | — | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | — | — |
| kJ | 6130 | 5057 | 4581 | 4178 | 4132 | — | 8 | 10 | 43 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 62 | 150 | 22 | 10 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 17 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 95 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 578 | 582 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 766 |
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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).
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