Surf Forecasts:
Hope Beach surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 18s period, SSW swell with 3,243 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period with S 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m 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 2.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 10PM. 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hope Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking down at Hope Beach.
First thing you gotta know: this isn't a week for beginners to go charging in. We’ve got a fair bit of swell rolling in, but the winds and consistency are gonna make you work for it.
The water temp is sitting at 52°F, which is pretty much average for this time of year – nothing weird, just your normal chilly bath.
Our first real chance to paddle out comes on Saturday the 15th. Hope Beach sees a 6ft south swell (moderate energy – 1600), but the wind is a light cross-onshore from the SE. It’ll be a bit bumpy, and the break is inconsistent. It’s rideable for an intermediate, but don’t expect perfection. Crowds are possible here.
Get there early Sunday morning the 16th. That’s a standout. The wind swings to a light offshore from the NNW, and the swell drops to a clean 4ft from the south with a lovely 14-second period (groundswell). Energy is moderate (587). This is the pick of the first few days – clean, long-period lines, and very manageable size. Perfect for a solid session.
The rest of the week goes quiet. Monday morning the 17th offers a tiny 3ft south-southwest swell with a very long 18-second period (664 energy) and offshore wind, so it’ll be clean but small and inconsistent – more for a longboard or a cruise.
From Tuesday the 18th through to Friday the 21st, the swell drops right off – we’re talking 1ft to 3ft – even though winds are often offshore. There’s just not enough juice. That’s a long flat spell of about four days.
Then things get interesting again, but not for the faint-hearted. Saturday the 22nd afternoon brings a big jump: a 8ft swell from the southwest (strong energy – 2261), but with a fresh cross-shore wind from the WSW at 22 mph. It’s messy. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Sunday the 23rd and Monday the 24th keep the size up (6ft to 8ft) with strong winds making it lumpy. Not great.
Now, here’s the real standout of the whole outlook – Tuesday the 25th morning. We get an 8ft south swell (very strong energy – 3436) with a light cross-offshore wind from the northwest. That’s proper size, combined with clean conditions. This is for experienced surfers only – it’s big, powerful, and the break is inconsistent, so you need to know what you’re doing. The afternoon blows out with a 15ft monster (9922 energy) and strong cross-shore wind – that’s just too big for most.
After that, the swell backs off. Wednesday the 26th is choppy and messy. But Thursday the 27th morning offers a small clean window with a 4ft swell and offshore wind. Friday the 28th morning is another good call: a 6ft east-southeast swell (1342 energy) with a gentle offshore from the NNW – clean, lined up, and a good size for intermediates. That’s worth a look.
The final days drop off again into small, clean but weak surf.
So, if you’re after the best: Sunday morning the 16th for clean, long-period fun waves, and Tuesday morning the 25th for the big, powerful stuff if you’ve got the skills. Friday the 28th morning is a solid backup.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Wed night, light winds from the NNW by Thu night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | S 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1589 | 957 | 577 | 424 | 263 | 655 | 722 | 314 | 419 | 284 | 128 | 95 | 93 | 65 | 59 | 53 | 76 | 188 | 360 | 237 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | off | off | on | off | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:44PM0.55m | 10:18AM0.50m | 9:44PM0.48m | 10:42AM0.53m | 10:52PM0.42m | 11:07AM0.56m | 00:08AM0.38m | 11:36AM0.59m | 1:25AM0.37m | 12:10PM0.61m | 2:33AM0.36m | 12:49PM0.63m | 3:25AM0.36m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:40AM0.21m | 4:05PM0.32m | 4:01AM0.26m | 5:20PM0.29m | 4:14AM0.30m | 6:26PM0.26m | 4:26AM0.33m | 7:21PM0.23m | 4:43AM0.34m | 8:07PM0.20m | 5:14AM0.35m | 8:50PM0.18m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 10 |
Feels °C | 8 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | S 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 |
1589 | 957 | 577 | 424 | 263 | 655 | 722 | 314 | 419 | 284 | 128 | 95 | 93 | 65 | 59 | 53 | 76 | 188 | 360 | 237 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 10 | SE 13 | S 10 | S 18 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 5 | E 10 | SSW 14 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | SW 16 | SW 14 | NE 4 |
6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 46 | 235 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 61 | 33 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | SE 13 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | E 11 | E 13 | E 13 | E 10 | — | E 15 | E 11 | E 14 | NE 7 | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 |
5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 7 | — | 5 | 19 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NNE 3 | ENE 4 | NE 5 | N 3 | NE 5 | NNE 4 | N 3 | NNE 3 | N 3 | WNW 3 | NNW 8 | WNW 3 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 31 | 25 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 6 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 19 |
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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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