Hope Beach surf break

Hope Beach surfForecast / TAS – East Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Saturday 23 May 2026 AEST
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Hope Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Hope Beach sea temperature is
13.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (May 24) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s 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 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 12s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 24th May)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 24th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 26th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
1
1
1
0
2
0
2
2
1
2
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
8
0.7
S
15
0.7
S
12
0.6
S
17
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
16
1.2
E
12
2
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
7
0.7
E
12
0.7
E
13
0.6
S
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
E
12
0.4
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.7
S
13
0.6
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
249
121
21
205
153
202
234
256
409
378
152
151
156
174
225
139
72
163
141
156
99
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
20
N
10
N
5
ESE
5
NW
5
WSW
10
S
5
SSE
15
E
5
E
10
NNE
5
N
10
NE
5
SSW
10
WSW
15
S
5
NNW
10
N
15
ENE
10
N
10
N
cross-off
off
off
glassy
glassy
cross
on
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
on
glassy
cross-off
cross
off
off
High Tide
00:15AM0.56m
3:16PM0.51m
1:10AM0.50m
3:26PM0.54m
2:09AM0.45m
3:38PM0.58m
3:14AM0.40m
3:54PM0.62m
4:25AM0.37m
4:16PM0.65m
5:41AM0.36m
4:43PM0.67m
7:01AM0.35m
Low Tide
6:57PM0.44m
7:55AM0.13m
8:18PM0.40m
8:15AM0.18m
9:27PM0.36m
8:31AM0.22m
10:23PM0.30m
8:45AM0.26m
11:11PM0.25m
9:01AM0.29m
11:54PM0.20m
9:19AM0.31m
00:37AM0.16m
9:37AM0.34m
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:22
7:24
7:24
7:26
7:26
7:28
7:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:50
4:49
4:47
4:47
4:46
4:45
4:45
4:45
1
1
2
1
6
Temp °C
16
15
15
15
14
13
13
13
14
14
14
14
15
14
14
14
13
14
14
13
13
13
11
14
14
13
12
11
12
12
14
13
13
14
14
12
12
12
12
11
12
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
12
0.4
ENE
13
0.7
ENE
13
0.8
ENE
13
0.8
ENE
13
0.7
E
12
0.9
SSE
6
1.2
SSE
8
0.6
SSW
14
1.2
ESE
7
0.7
E
12
0.7
ESE
7
0.7
E
12
0.8
E
12
0.7
E
12
0.5
E
11
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.7
S
13
0.9
ENE
8
Energy kJ
249
121
57
176
229
218
146
64
169
145
132
151
48
153
184
139
63
163
141
156
81
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
9
0.7
S
15
0.7
S
12
0.6
S
11
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
14
0.3
S
17
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
E
7
0.7
E
13
0.6
S
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
15
0.6
E
11
0.6
E
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.6
S
12
Energy kJ
16
8
33
205
153
89
234
256
213
52
152
51
156
174
225
139
72
85
80
88
99
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
9
0.4
SSW
8
0.3
SSW
8
0.1
S
19
0.6
S
17
0.5
S
11
0.7
ENE
12
0.6
E
12
0.7
SE
7
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
ESE
6
0.5
E
7
0.4
SW
12
0.1
S
19
Energy kJ
17
21
12
7
202
57
150
104
43
95
23
23
36
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
6
0.3
N
2
1.1
SSE
6
1.2
E
12
2
ESE
7
1.6
ENE
12
1.6
ENE
12
0.3
ENE
4
0.4
NE
4
0.6
NE
5
1.3
NE
7
1.4
NE
8
Energy kJ
12
1
98
409
378
683
694
2
7
14
156
236
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
15
0
0
7
11
0
19
0
0
0
0
17
7
11
0
0
3
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in East Coast of Tasmania
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
3
3
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
3
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
6
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
8
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
7
7
6
9
9
9
9
8
5
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.

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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