Hope Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.02° S 147.51° E

Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 31 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hope Beach sea temperature is
11.3° 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 31 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 18s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with 2,184 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. 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 1.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Fri 31st Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf 1PM (Sat 1st Aug)5ft (1.6m) 18s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 1st Aug)6ft (1.8m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s on the cards for Hope Beach.

We’re kicking off with a bit of a slow start. The first proper surfable waves show up Friday, July 31st, but it’s nothing to get too excited about. The swell is small, 3 ft from the SSW, with a period of 12 seconds. The water temp is sitting at 52°F, which is about 1°F cooler than usual for this time of year – so you’ll definitely want a thick wetsuit. Friday morning is clean with a light offshore wind, but the wave energy is weak (218), so it’s more of a warm-up session than anything else. By Friday afternoon it goes glassy, but the swell drops to 2 ft – still pretty tame.

Now, Saturday August 1st is where things start to wake up. The morning brings a nice jump in swell to 4 ft from the SSW, with a long 18-second period. The wind is offshore and moderate, and the wave energy is strong at (1067). This is a proper session. The afternoon cleans up even more with a light offshore breeze and the swell nudging 5 ft, energy up to (1840). That’s excellent, but note the size and the long period – this is a swell for experienced surfers only. Over 5 ft, the long period (18 seconds) will push it hard, especially at a beach break like this. Keep it in the hands of those who know what they’re doing.

Sunday August 2nd stays solid. Morning sees 5 ft from the south, 17-second period, clean offshore wind, energy at (1323). Still a strong session, but again, it’s a bit much for beginners. The afternoon drops a little to 4 ft but stays clean and consistent.

Monday August 3rd tails off a bit. Morning has 3 ft from the SSW, clean, but the energy drops to (322). By the afternoon, the wind swings cross-shore and it gets messy – not worth paddling out.

From Tuesday August 4th through Wednesday August 5th, the wind turns onshore and the conditions go downhill. Choppy, junky, and rain showers. That’s a solid two-day gap where you’re better off staying dry.

Thursday August 6th is also poor – cross-shore winds and small, weak swell. Not a single recommendable window.

Friday August 7th sees a return of hope. Morning brings 3 ft from the SSW with a long 19-second period, clean offshore wind, and energy up to (802). That’s a good session, but the long period means it might be a bit walled off at the beach – a point break would love it more. Still, for the experienced, it’s clean and punchy.

Saturday August 8th is a write-off – strong winds, messy.

Sunday August 9th is marginal. Morning is clean with 3 ft, but the energy is low (313). Afternoon gets a light cross-onshore, so not great.

Monday August 10th is frustrating – decent swell size (4 ft) and long period (19 seconds) with solid energy (1337) in the morning, but the wind is strong and cross-off, making it a bit of a mess. Afternoon gets worse: 35 km/h winds and choppy. Hard pass.

Now, the standout in the whole outlook is Tuesday August 11th morning. We’ve got 6 ft from the SW, 15-second period, clean offshore wind from the north, and massive wave energy (1774). This is for experts only – over 5 ft and pushing toward 7 ft, this is powerful, heavy, and best left to those who are really comfortable in proper surf. The wind is solid offshore, so it’ll be clean, but the size and period mean it’s a serious paddle. If you know what you’re doing, this is the pick of the fortnight.

After Tuesday, the swell drops off again. Wednesday and Thursday are small or messy. But there’s another promising window on Friday August 14th morning: 5 ft from the SSW, a very long 21-second period, clean offshore wind, and energy at (1978). That’s a massive groundswell – long lines, lots of power, but again, at a beach break, that long period can make things close out. Still, for the confident surfer, that’s a proper dawn patrol.

Saturday August 15th eases back with 4 ft, clean, and a couple of good sessions to round things out.

Overall, the first week starts small, then Saturday August 1st and Sunday August 2nd are the early standouts. The real highlight, though, is Tuesday August 11th morning – big, clean, and powerful for those who can handle it. Expect a bit of a crowd if it’s firing, though, as Hope Beach can get busy when the swell lines up.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSE by Tue afternoon).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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High Tide
7:14PM0.68m
9:36AM0.43m
8:04PM0.64m
10:09AM0.47m
9:01PM0.59m
10:44AM0.52m
10:07PM0.54m
11:21AM0.57m
11:24PM0.49m
12:01PM0.63m
00:48AM0.46m
12:46PM0.68m
2:14AM0.44m
Low Tide
12:21PM0.36m
2:56AM0.11m
1:36PM0.36m
3:30AM0.13m
2:57PM0.34m
4:05AM0.16m
4:19PM0.31m
4:42AM0.19m
5:39PM0.26m
5:21AM0.23m
6:53PM0.20m
6:04AM0.27m
8:02PM0.13m
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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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