Hope Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.02° S 147.51° E

Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 05 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hope Beach sea temperature is
11.9°C
0.2° 

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 5 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 19s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 22,638 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hope Beach in the next 16 days are 6.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sun 6th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 9th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 19s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 10th Sep)20ft (6.0m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, it's Rusty. Let's break down the next couple of weeks for Hope Beach. It's a mixed bag, to be honest, but there are a few moments where it's gonna fire. We've got a quiet start, then a big pulse of energy that's going to make things interesting, before it settles back down. Let's get into it.

First off, the water temp is sitting right where it should be for this time of year, so no wetsuit drama there. We’re looking at a slow start. Sunday’s got some tiny 2ft swell with a long 14-second period, and the morning is looking glassy with a slight offshore breeze. It’s clean, but there’s barely any push. The energy is weak, only 270, so you’ll be fighting for scraps.

Monday and Tuesday see a bit more size, but Monday gets messy with a fresh cross-shore breeze and a short, bumpy 6ft swell. Not worth getting wet for. Tuesday morning is a different story. The wind swings offshore and it’s clean, with a solid 3ft of long-period groundswell (18 seconds) from the SSW. The energy is starting to build, 679, and it looks promising. The afternoon picks up a little more size to 5ft, but it gets a bit more contestable with a cross-offshore breeze. That’s a decent window.

Now, here’s where things get serious. Wednesday morning is a big one. We’re looking at a massive 12ft SSW swell with a 19-second period. The wave energy is cranking at 12392, which is strong. Wind is cross-offshore and it’s clean, but honestly, this is way too much for this spot. It’s a day for the experts only, and even then, it's gonna be a beast. The afternoon jumps to a monstrous 15ft with strong cross-shore winds and lumpy conditions – that’s a hard pass.

Thursday morning, the swell is even bigger, hitting a huge 20ft from the SW. The energy is off the charts at 26208. It's clean, but this is well beyond what anyone should be paddling out into here. This is a “watch from the car park” kind of day. It eases to a more manageable 8ft in the afternoon, but the period drops and it gets a bit lumpy.

Friday sees the swell back down to a solid 7-8ft, but it's a bit all over the place with a cross-offshore breeze. It'll be lumpy and tough to find a clean one. Not the best.

Okay, now for the standout. Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 12th. The swell has dropped to a very surfable 7ft in the morning, dropping to 6ft in the afternoon, with a long 17-second period from the south. The wind is offshore in the morning and glassy in the afternoon. This is the best on offer – clean, powerful, and consistent. The energy will still be strong, around 2345, but it's not out of control. This is the day to get your quota.

After that, things back right off. The following week sees smaller surf, with some clean but weak 2ft days on Sunday and Monday. There is a bump of 5ft on Tuesday, but it's short-period and has a cross-onshore wind, so it’ll be junky. The next real highlight is Thursday, September 17th. The swell builds back up to a solid 10ft with a 14-second period, and the wind is offshore and clean all day. This is another big, powerful swell, so again, it’s one for the experienced crew. The energy is strong at 3878.

The run continues into the weekend, but it’s mostly average. There's a fun-looking 4ft with offshore winds on the 19th, but the following day gets blown out with a near gale. All in all, there’s a lot of waiting, but that Saturday the 12th and the Thursday the 17th look like the real deal. Keep your eyes on the forecast and be ready to pull the trigger.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Wed morning, light winds from the W by Thu afternoon).

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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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0.9
SSW
15
0.6
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14
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14
0.4
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1.8
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7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
309
160
104
67
288
319
369
522
1189
1576
8713
11623
14788
19530
3652
2080
1974
3247
3176
Wind (km/h)
35
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5
WNW
15
SSE
15
WNW
35
SW
30
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15
NNW
15
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15
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35
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High Tide
3:55AM0.43m
2:02PM0.74m
4:51AM0.43m
2:58PM0.74m
5:38AM0.43m
3:54PM0.72m
6:19AM0.44m
4:49PM0.69m
6:54AM0.45m
5:44PM0.64m
7:24AM0.47m
6:40PM0.58m
Low Tide
7:18AM0.38m
9:53PM0.02m
8:15AM0.38m
10:47PM0.03m
9:15AM0.37m
11:36PM0.05m
10:18AM0.35m
00:19AM0.09m
11:23AM0.34m
00:58AM0.14m
12:31PM0.32m
1:30AM0.20m
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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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