Hope Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.02° S 147.51° E

Issued: 3 pm 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hope Beach sea temperature is
11.4° C

1.0°C colder than average for this time of year

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 1 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 4 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, S swell with 11,010 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s 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 02) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s 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 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore 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 02) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 2nd Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 5th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 17s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 4th Jul)15ft (4.5m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Wed night, strong winds from the WSW by Fri afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue morning, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon afternoon).

Wed
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
1
2
2
2
0
0
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4
4
3
2
2
3
2
3
4
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
15
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
15
1
SSW
18
1.8
SW
17
2.4
SW
15
3.5
SSW
14
4
SSW
16
4
S
17
3.5
S
17
3
S
16
2.1
S
16
1.5
S
14
1.3
S
14
1.1
S
14
1.1
S
17
1
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
19
1.5
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
121
115
58
51
128
637
1915
2328
4254
8037
10567
6807
4039
2082
902
649
482
708
618
1287
1317
Wind (km/h)
25
NNE
20
NNE
25
NW
25
WNW
15
NNW
15
NW
35
WSW
20
WSW
40
WSW
40
SW
35
SW
15
WSW
10
SW
10
NW
10
NNW
5
SE
10
NNW
15
NNW
5
NNW
5
WNW
5
W
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
off
off
glassy
off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
6:47PM0.71m
10:44AM0.37m
7:29PM0.70m
10:59AM0.39m
8:13PM0.68m
11:21AM0.43m
9:03PM0.65m
11:47AM0.47m
10:00PM0.61m
12:17PM0.52m
11:07PM0.56m
12:51PM0.58m
00:24AM0.51m
Low Tide
3:01AM0.09m
11:30AM0.37m
3:38AM0.09m
12:57PM0.39m
4:12AM0.09m
2:29PM0.40m
4:46AM0.10m
4:02PM0.39m
5:22AM0.11m
5:30PM0.35m
6:00AM0.14m
6:52PM0.29m
6:41AM0.17m
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7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:39
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4:45
4:45
4:45
4:45
4:46
4:46
4:47
4:49
 mm
3
1
1
3
1
2
Temp °C
14
12
14
12
9
12
10
7
6
7
9
8
8
7
7
8
7
10
11
11
11
Feels °C
9
7
8
6
4
5
2
-1
-2
-2
2
3
5
4
5
6
5
5
9
9
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
15
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
E
7
0.5
E
10
0.5
SSW
15
1
SSW
18
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
10
3.5
S
17
3
S
16
2.1
S
16
1.5
S
14
1.3
S
14
1.1
S
14
1.1
S
17
1
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
19
1.5
SSW
18
Energy kJ
121
115
26
46
128
637
7
8
6807
4039
2082
902
649
482
708
618
1287
1317
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
E
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
ENE
10
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
11
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
10
0.2
S
24
0.2
ESE
11
0.4
SSE
10
Energy kJ
19
20
58
33
11
5
5
2
4
3
2
44
11
42
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
11
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.2
E
7
0.3
E
9
0.1
E
10
0.2
E
11
Energy kJ
11
26
51
3
14
2
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNE
2
0.7
NNE
4
0.5
NW
3
0.4
NNW
3
0.3
NNE
9
1.8
SW
17
2.4
SW
15
3.5
SSW
14
4
SSW
16
4
S
17
Energy kJ
1
13
4
3
16
1915
2328
4254
8037
10567
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
5
3
4
2
1
4
3
2
2
3
2
3
4
Distance (km)
15
3
0
39
0
0
771
17
582
110
11
7
7
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in East Coast of Tasmania
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
4
3
2
5
4
4
3
4
4
5
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
2
8
2
7
5
5
5
6
5
4
4
4
3
5
5
4
4
4
4
9
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
8
7
5
7
5
6
5
5
5
5
9
7
6
7
9
7
5
9
9
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in East Coast of Tasmania? If you are looking for accommodation near Hope Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in East Coast of Tasmania, consider staying in Hobart which is 22 km (14 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Port Arthur which is 30 km (19 miles) away

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