Hope Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.02° S 147.51° E

Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hope Beach sea temperature is
11.4° C
0.8° 

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 8 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 6,144 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 09) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 9th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Best Surf 1PM (Tue 14th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 1PM (Tue 14th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 16s

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


Gather 'round, let me tell you what’s coming down the line at Hope Beach. First off, the water’s sitting at about 53°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year – nothing weird going on there.

Alright, so it’s a bit of a slow start here. We’ve got nothing happening through the afternoon of the 8th, but things start to pick up from Thursday the 9th. The real standout in this whole forecast is the afternoon of Tuesday the 14th. That afternoon, we’ve got a solid 5ft swell rolling in from the SSW, and the wind drops right out – practically glassy. The conditions are set to be excellent for experienced surfers. The combined energy is strong (1598), so there’s some proper power in the water, but with that swell height it’s not for the beginners. That’s the one session you’d be mad to miss.

Before that, Thursday the 9th is a nice little warm-up. Thursday morning sees clean 3ft waves from the SSW, with a light offshore NNW breeze. The swell energy is moderate (465), and it’s a clean, glassy setup. Thursday afternoon is even better with the same size swell but a slightly longer 19-second period and a bit more energy (773). Still a light offshore from the north, so it’s clean surfing all day.

Friday the 10th keeps that 3ft SSW swell running, and we’ve got offshore winds all day – northerly, 12 mph in the morning and lighter in the afternoon. It’s clean, but the combined energy dips a bit to 505 and 375, so it’s not quite as punchy as Thursday.

Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th are a write-off. The swell drops right down to 1–2ft, and the winds get strong and messy. Strong breezes up to 25–28 mph on Saturday, and a big westerly blow on Sunday afternoon. Not worth paddling out for much.

Monday the 13th sees a spike in swell, with 5–7ft SSW groundswell, but the wind is howling – 28–34 mph. That’s going to be wild, more of a kite-surfing kind of day than anything you’d want to paddle into.

After that Tuesday the 14th glass-off, we hit a bit of a lull. Wednesday the 15th brings rain showers and onshore wind, so that’s a no-go. Thursday the 16th is small and ordinary, with 2–3ft waves. Nothing to get excited about.

Then we get a nice little run from Friday the 17th through Sunday the 19th. Friday morning brings a solid 4ft SSW groundswell, with a gentle offshore from the NNW and very good conditions expected. The energy is moderate-to-strong (994). Sunday the 19th is another shout – 2–3ft SSW swell in the morning (with a long 19-second period) building to 3ft in the afternoon, both with light offshore winds. The combined energy is decent (752 and 965).

After that, it’s back to smaller, more inconsistent stuff from the 20th onward. There are some surfable 2–3ft days, but nothing that’s going to blow you away. The winds stay mostly offshore or cross-offshore, so if you’re desperate for a grovel, you might find something, but the real quality is all in that first week.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the N by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sat night, near gales from the WNW by Mon afternoon).

Wed
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.6
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
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19
1.1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
17
0.5
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.6
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11
1.1
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14
1.5
SSW
16
2
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16
2.5
SSW
17
2.5
SSW
17
1.5
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.4
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10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1447
661
424
593
669
498
357
325
126
104
59
55
81
447
1165
2110
4343
4222
1165
561
392
Wind (km/h)
10
E
10
NNW
15
NNW
5
N
15
NNW
20
N
10
N
30
NNW
30
NNE
40
N
15
NW
25
NNW
40
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30
WNW
45
NW
55
WNW
35
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25
WSW
5
WSW
10
SSE
15
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Wind State
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off
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on
High Tide
1:49AM0.47m
2:09PM0.70m
3:16AM0.44m
2:53PM0.75m
4:43AM0.43m
3:41PM0.79m
6:07AM0.42m
4:31PM0.81m
7:29AM0.41m
5:24PM0.82m
8:46AM0.41m
6:17PM0.81m
9:55AM0.41m
Low Tide
8:07PM0.21m
7:24AM0.22m
9:16PM0.13m
8:08AM0.27m
10:21PM0.06m
8:53AM0.32m
11:24PM-0.00m
9:37AM0.35m
00:27AM-0.04m
10:21AM0.37m
1:27AM-0.05m
11:08AM0.39m
2:25AM-0.04m
12:01PM0.40m
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Temp °C
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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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