
Surf Forecasts:
Hope Beach surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 6,531 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hope Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get into what Hope Beach is serving up. It's a bit of a mixed story, but there's some proper fun to be had if you pick your moments.
The water temp is about average for this time of year. Remember, this spot is inconsistent, so when it's on, it's worth getting wet.
The first good window opens Sunday the 19th. Morning has a 3ft S swell with a clean offshore breeze – that's a sweet start. The afternoon drops to 3ft, but the wind stays light and offshore. It's not big, but it's clean. Monday the 20th is smaller, with 1ft to 2ft, but still offshore and clean. Tuesday the 21st perks up with 3ft in the morning, again clean and light.
Now, Thursday the 23rd is a mixed bag. The morning has a 7ft SW swell, with cross-offshore wind, and the energy is strong (1349), but the conditions are a question mark. The afternoon is blown out.
Here's the big one. Friday the 24th of July is pumping, but it's for the experts only. We're looking at an 12ft SSW swell, with a very strong energy reading (6531). The wind is offshore for the morning, but the swell is too big for this break. This is a proper big-wave day.
After the big Friday, Saturday the 25th cleans up. The afternoon sees a 6ft SSW swell with light winds, giving very good surf conditions. The energy is solid (947). Sunday the 26th morning is also a treat with a 4ft WSW swell and a moderate offshore breeze.
There's a gap in quality until Tuesday the 28th of July. The afternoon on that Tuesday is a serious standout. A 10ft SSW swell, with very strong energy (4071), and moderate offshore winds. That's an excellent session for the strong paddlers.
Wednesday the 29th holds similar size in the morning, with a 10ft SSW swell, but the wind stays offshore. The afternoon is just too big.
The first week of August looks promising. Saturday the 1st has a 6ft S swell with light winds, clean and very good. But the real beauty is Sunday the 2nd of August. A 7ft S swell with a 18-second period, light winds, and excellent conditions. That's a proper groundswell with heaps of energy (2545), and it's clean. The long period means longer waits between sets, but the waves will have some grunt. This is the one to circle.
So, to sum it up: there's small, clean fun from the 19th to the 22nd. Then a big, expert-only window on the 24th and 25th. The next week has a couple of big, clean days for the experienced on the 28th and 29th. But the absolute best bet for competent surfers is the weekend of August 2nd, especially Sunday. That's a promise, but it's a long way off, so keep an eye on the forecasts.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue night, min 5°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Tue night, strong winds from the W by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
418 | 240 | 151 | 96 | 81 | 121 | 158 | 265 | 154 | 131 | 147 | 189 | 408 | 1346 | 781 | 1255 | 6531 | 3952 | 1705 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:18PM0.50m | 10:45PM0.48m | 12:37PM0.53m | 11:47PM0.42m | 12:55PM0.57m | 00:58AM0.38m | 1:16PM0.60m | 2:14AM0.35m | 1:44PM0.63m | 3:25AM0.34m | 2:17PM0.66m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:14AM0.17m | 5:36PM0.38m | 5:33AM0.22m | 6:58PM0.34m | 5:44AM0.26m | 8:04PM0.29m | 5:54AM0.29m | 8:54PM0.25m | 6:10AM0.31m | 9:37PM0.21m | 6:37AM0.32m | 10:16PM0.18m | |||||||
— | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | |
— | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 10 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 1 | -1 | -1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | NE 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | — | — | S 14 |
418 | 240 | 151 | 77 | 54 | 121 | 158 | 265 | 154 | 131 | 147 | 189 | 408 | 4 | 732 | 1255 | — | — | 1705 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 17 | SE 16 | SE 16 | ESE 15 | SSW 16 | SE 14 | SE 14 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | E 12 | SSW 18 | NE 9 | — | — | — |
74 | 65 | 62 | 84 | 81 | 48 | 29 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 781 | 3 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 22 | S 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SE 14 | S 10 | ENE 11 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
9 | 30 | 65 | 96 | 50 | 19 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | N 3 | — | — | N 2 | NNW 3 | NNW 2 | SW 4 | WSW 4 | SW 13 | W 4 | NW 4 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | — |
— | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 40 | 50 | 1346 | 21 | 29 | 6531 | 3952 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 17 | 17 | 95 | 17 | 573 | 578 | 7 |
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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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