Surf Forecasts:
Hope Beach surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 13s period, SSW swell with 2,029 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 16s period. 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 2.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hope Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let me tell you what’s on the cards for Hope Beach.
The next couple of weeks have a bit of a mixed bag, but there are some absolute gems hidden in there. The water temp is sitting at 53°F, which is about average for this time of year, so you won't need the thickest rubber, but it's not tropical.
Right now, on Saturday afternoon, it's a write-off. We've got a 8ft SSW swell but it's accompanied by a 22 mph cross-wind, making for some lumpy, poor-quality surf. Just don't bother.
Come Sunday morning, things start to look up. It's a little smaller at 5ft from the same SSW direction, but the wind is a much nicer 12 mph cross-off. The energy is moderate (1723). It's clean, but marginal. The standout is Sunday afternoon. The swell bumps up to 6ft with a very long 16-second period from the SSW, and the wind drops to a glassy 3 mph cross-off. The energy is strong (2723), and it's shaping up to be excellent for experienced surfers. This is your best bet for the first week.
Monday the 24th offers a gentler 4ft to 5ft SSW swell with light offshore to cross-off winds. Clean, but the energy is weak to moderate (633 to 750). Good for a cruise, but not a standout.
The rest of the week into the 27th is a bit of a letdown. Swell drops, winds become messy, and you get a lot of poor-to-marginal conditions. The 27th offers a tiny 1ft to 2ft swell with a very long period, but the energy is weak (176 to 261). It’s clean, but you'll be fighting for a dribble.
We hit a real dry spell from the 28th of August through to the 29th. Strong cross-winds, onshore winds, and weak energy make for a few days of basically nothing worth paddling out for.
Hold on to your board, because Sunday the 30th of August is the real deal. We’re looking at a solid 8ft swell from the south, with a very long 18-second period. The wind is a clean 9 mph offshore from the NNW. The energy is through the roof (4038). This is for experienced surfers only, but it will be firing. The crowds are only sometimes an issue here, so you might get a few sets to yourself. This is the standout of the entire forecast.
Monday the 31st keeps the good run going. A solid 7ft to 6ft SSW swell with offshore winds (9-12 mph). The energy is strong (2921 to 1771). Excellent conditions for experienced surfers continue.
The first few days of September get messy. The 1st sees a big 10ft swell from the south, but with a 19 mph cross-wind, it’s lumpy and only for the brave. By the 4th of September, we get a massive 13ft swell from the SSW, but it’s blown out by strong onshore winds, creating a massive, choppy mess. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The forecast wraps up with a return to smaller, cleaner swells around the 5th and 6th of September, but nothing that will get the heart racing compared to that Sunday the 30th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 7 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 23 | SW 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
3331 | 1659 | 874 | 1493 | 850 | 633 | 746 | 711 | 392 | 254 | 189 | 207 | 245 | 119 | 109 | 170 | 944 | 832 | 556 | 288 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | off | off | off | glassy | cross | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 4:08AM0.37m | 2:19PM0.67m | 4:47AM0.37m | 3:06PM0.68m | 5:26AM0.38m | 3:52PM0.69m | 6:04AM0.39m | 4:39PM0.69m | 6:42AM0.41m | 5:26PM0.68m | 7:18AM0.43m | 6:16PM0.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:33PM0.16m | 6:56AM0.35m | 10:15PM0.14m | 7:51AM0.35m | 10:57PM0.13m | 8:45AM0.34m | 11:38PM0.12m | 9:41AM0.34m | 00:18AM0.12m | 10:41AM0.33m | 00:55AM0.12m | 11:45AM0.32m | 1:32AM0.14m | |||||||
— | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 9 |
Feels °C | 2 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 22 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSE 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
118 | 1659 | 874 | 1493 | 850 | 633 | 746 | 711 | 392 | 254 | 189 | 116 | 67 | 96 | 109 | 82 | 671 | 832 | 556 | 288 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 19 | S 17 | SSW 16 | — | — | E 15 | E 15 | E 15 | SW 17 | SSW 15 | SE 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSE 7 | SSW 23 | SW 12 | ESE 7 | S 9 | SSW 7 |
— | 184 | 849 | 1230 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 75 | 87 | 9 | 52 | 119 | 29 | 170 | 152 | 5 | 6 | 29 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 14 | SE 16 | SE 16 | S 18 | SE 15 | SE 14 | S 22 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SE 13 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 38 | 9 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | W 4 | NW 3 | — | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | — | — | N 2 | NNE 3 | WSW 2 | SSW 7 | S 8 | — | NNW 2 | — | SW 11 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 |
3331 | 19 | 2 | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 207 | 245 | — | 1 | — | 944 | 28 | 44 | 61 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 60 | 11 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 227 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
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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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