Surf Forecasts:
Hope Beach surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 5,120 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 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 (Aug 20) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 16s 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 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hope Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's on the table for Hope Beach over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we've got a bit of a flat spell to kick things off. Thursday and Friday are looking pretty poor with tiny, weak swell. The water temperature is sitting at 52°, which is about 1° cooler than normal for this time of year – nothing to write home about, but it’s a bit chilly.
The real action starts to stir on Sunday the 23rd of August. That morning we’ll see a solid 5ft SSW groundswell with a 14-second period, and the wind is offshore from the NW, keeping things clean. The combined energy is a moderate 1499, and conditions are rated excellent for experienced surfers. This is a standout window, with the afternoon cleaning up even more with a light breeze and 6ft waves. The swell is a bit too big for beginners, but if you've got the experience, Sunday is your day.
We’ll have a bit of a lull early in the following week, with Monday the 24th offering some decent but smaller 4ft to 5ft waves, good for a paddle. The wind stays clean, but the energy drops off.
Looking further out, there’s a promising but less certain window on Monday the 31st of August. That morning we’ve got a powerful 10ft S swell, but the period is a short 9 seconds, so it’s going to be a bit of a lumpy, short-period groundswell. The wind is offshore, and the energy is a strong 1626, so for experienced surfers in the know, this could be a wild ride. The short period means it might be a bit fat and wally, but the size is there.
The best of the longer-range looks is Friday the 4th of September. That morning, a 6ft SSW swell with a nice 16-second period and light offshore winds, giving a combined energy of 1672 – that’s a solid, clean, powerful groundswell and another standout for the experienced crew.
Overall, Hope Beach is inconsistent, but there are a couple of great windows. Sunday the 23rd of August is the pick of the near-term, and Friday the 4th of September is the one to keep an eye on for the longer haul. Crowds are possible on the good days, so get there early.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu morning, strong winds from the WSW by Sat morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | S 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 59 | 53 | 123 | 122 | 169 | 675 | 2963 | 2881 | 1484 | 1091 | 1493 | 754 | 596 | 711 | 711 | 586 | 772 | 254 | 289 | 192 | 246 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | off |
High Tide | 12:10PM0.61m | 2:33AM0.36m | 12:49PM0.63m | 3:25AM0.36m | 1:33PM0.65m | 4:08AM0.37m | 2:19PM0.67m | 4:47AM0.37m | 3:06PM0.68m | 5:26AM0.38m | 3:52PM0.69m | 6:04AM0.39m | 4:39PM0.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:07PM0.20m | 5:14AM0.35m | 8:50PM0.18m | 6:01AM0.35m | 9:33PM0.16m | 6:56AM0.35m | 10:15PM0.14m | 7:51AM0.35m | 10:57PM0.13m | 8:45AM0.34m | 11:38PM0.12m | 9:41AM0.34m | 00:18AM0.12m | ||||||||
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 | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 1 | -1 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | S 18 | SSW 17 | NE 8 | SSW 21 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 20 | 53 | 123 | 94 | 169 | 675 | 3 | 180 | 1484 | 1091 | 1493 | 754 | 596 | 711 | 711 | 586 | 104 | 254 | 289 | 192 | 246 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | ENE 7 | E 6 | SSW 19 | SW 14 | NE 8 | S 24 | — | S 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | — | — | E 15 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | SSW 15 | SE 16 | SSW 17 | SE 14 |
| kJ | 59 | 9 | 3 | 122 | 54 | 3 | 11 | — | 184 | 408 | 1305 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 125 | 9 | 28 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 4 | E 7 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 15 | — | — | E 14 | SE 16 | — | SE 15 | E 10 |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 15 | 10 | — | 8 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | — | NNW 2 | NNW 3 | WSW 3 | W 3 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | W 4 | NW 3 | — | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | — | NNW 2 | W 3 | SSW 13 | — | NNW 3 | N 3 | NNW 2 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 2963 | 2881 | 20 | 2 | — | 1 | 5 | — | 1 | 11 | 772 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 508 | 39 | 586 | 60 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 455 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
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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).
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