Hope Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.02° S 147.51° E

Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hope Beach sea temperature is
11.4° C
0.9° 

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 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with 4,767 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 16s 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 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 16th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 16s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 23rd Jul)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 23rd Jul)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s break down the next couple of weeks at Hope Beach. This spot is a bit of a tease – it’s not always on, but when it is, it’s worth the wait.

The action starts on Thursday, July 16th. We’ve got a solid SSW groundswell pushing in around 6 feet, with a period of 16 seconds. That’s long-period energy, meaning the waves will have some serious shape and power, but 6 feet is a step up, so it’s for the experienced crew. The wind is offshore from the NNW at 15 km/h, keeping the faces clean. The combined energy is strong at 1793, so you’ll feel the push. Water temp is about 53°F, which is a touch cooler than normal for this time of year – not a big deal, just a little nippy. The break is inconsistent, so you’ll have to wait for the sets, and crowds might show up.

The real standout, the best of the whole run, is Thursday morning. That 6-foot SSW swell with the 16-second period and clean offshore wind is the best combo we see. Thursday afternoon goes glassy with an easterly breeze at 5 km/h, swell dropping slightly to 5 feet – still very good, just a bit less energy.

Friday the 17th keeps it going. Morning sees a similar 6-foot SSW swell, period stretching to 17 seconds, and a moderate offshore breeze from the NNW at 20 km/h. Lots of energy (1821). Friday afternoon backs off to 5 feet but stays clean with light offshore wind.

Through the weekend and into next week, the swell slowly fades. Saturday the 18th has 4-foot waves, Sunday the 19th is down to 3 feet, still with offshore winds, so it’s rideable but not as good. By Monday and Tuesday the 20th and 21st, the swell drops to less than 3 feet – surfable but ordinary.

Then we get a big spike on Thursday the 23rd of July. An 12-foot SSW swell rolls in, but the wind is a cross-on from the SW at 15 km/h. The combined energy is massive at 5796, but it’s too big for this break, and the conditions are choppy. That’s a kite-surfing day, not a paddle-surfing day.

The rest of the second week is messy. Winds get strong, swells are mixed up, and there are plenty of days with poor or marginal conditions. The only flicker of hope is the morning of Wednesday the 29th of July, where a 5-foot S swell meets glassy conditions with a light SE breeze – could be a sneaky good session for a couple of hours.

Overall, your best bet is the morning of Thursday the 16th or Friday the 17th. After that, it’s a waiting game with a few windy, jumbled days in the middle.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
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4
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2
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1
1
1
1
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1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
17
1.8
SSW
17
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
12
1.1
S
12
0.9
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.4
SSW
17
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1793
1106
1398
1821
940
669
458
386
347
198
151
96
83
71
63
102
297
198
133
154
195
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
5
ENE
15
NNW
20
NNW
5
NNW
20
NW
20
NW
15
NNW
15
NNW
15
NNW
15
N
15
N
15
NNW
15
NNW
10
NW
10
NW
5
N
15
NW
15
NNW
10
NNW
25
NNW
Wind State
off
glassy
off
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off
off
off
glassy
off
off
off
off
High Tide
10:50AM0.42m
8:04PM0.72m
11:29AM0.44m
8:56PM0.64m
11:57AM0.47m
9:49PM0.56m
12:18PM0.50m
10:45PM0.48m
12:37PM0.53m
11:47PM0.42m
12:55PM0.57m
00:58AM0.38m
1:16PM0.60m
2:14AM0.35m
Low Tide
1:09PM0.41m
4:06AM0.05m
2:33PM0.41m
4:45AM0.11m
4:05PM0.40m
5:14AM0.17m
5:36PM0.38m
5:33AM0.22m
6:58PM0.34m
5:44AM0.26m
8:04PM0.29m
5:54AM0.29m
8:54PM0.25m
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7:33
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7:33
7:31
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4:54
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Temp °C
11
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14
12
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Feels °C
9
12
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12
8
9
11
11
9
11
11
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11
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10
12
9
8
9
6
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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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