Hope Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.02° S 147.51° E

Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 01 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 31 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 6,242 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 7AM (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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 1st Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 4th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 4th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been watchin’ this stretch like a hawk. The first real surf comes in on Tuesday the 1st of September—nothin’ huge but a tidy little clean-up job after a flat start.

Tuesday the 1st is where we kick off at Hope Beach. It’s a fairly exposed spot with an inconsistent reputation, but Tuesday morning serves up a sweet little 3-foot SSW groundswell with a very long 16-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 483, and with a gentle offshore breeze from the NNW, the surface is glassy and clean. It’s a nice sneak-out for an intermediate. Afternoon holds the same size, though the wind picks up to a moderate offshore—still clean, but the morning is the pick. The water temp is about average for the time of year, no major anomaly to talk about, just your usual early spring feel.

Wednesday the 2nd livens up a bit. Morning’s a bit lumpy with cross-offshore wind and 5-foot swell—marginal, but the afternoon cranks. You get 6 feet from the SSW with a 16-second period and a solid offshore breeze. The combined energy hits a strong 1437. This is genuinely excellent for experienced surfers. The break’s inconsistency means it might not be perfect every set, but when it lines up, it’s a joy. The afternoon session Wednesday is a standout.

Thursday the 3rd is a write-off. Near gale-force westerlies at 31 mph blow straight across the break, and the swell is messy. Don’t bother.

Friday the 4th bounces back. Morning is marginal with 6 feet and cross-off wind, but the afternoon is the real deal. A solid 7-foot SSW groundswell with a 17-second period combines for strong very strong energy at 2351, and the wind is offshore again. This is expert-level size—over 5 feet and pushing 7 feet—so it’s not one for the learners. If you’ve got the skills, Friday afternoon is your best bet of the whole first week.

Saturday the 5th and Sunday morning the 6th are a mixed bag. Saturday is blown out by strong winds, but Sunday morning is a big moment—13 feet from the SW with 16-second period and a combined energy of 8470. That’s massive, very strong energy. Problem is, it’s predicted to be too big for this break. Only the bravest and most experienced should even look at it. Sunday afternoon drops right back to 5 feet and a short 10-second period—easier but nothing special.

From Monday the 7th through to Tuesday the 8th it’s mostly small and messy. The swell picks up again on Tuesday the 8th afternoon with 8 feet from the SSW and a long 18-second period, but the wind is cross-off and fresh, keeping it marginal. The combined energy is strong very strong at 4591, but it’s not clean enough to call a standout.

Wednesday the 9th afternoon is a hidden gem. 7-foot SSW groundswell with 17-second period, light WNW cross-off breeze, and clean conditions. Combined energy is strong at 2544. This is an excellent window for experienced surfers. The break’s inconsistency means you might have to wait your turn, but the wait is worth it.

Thursday the 10th is marginal but surfable—8 feet in the morning dropping to 8 feet in the afternoon. Same long-period groundswell. Not a standout, but there’s wave energy.

Friday the 11th morning is the top of the second week. A beautiful 7-foot SSW groundswell with an 18-second period, gentle offshore from the NNW, and the combined energy is very strong at 4591. The forecast is excellent. This is a true standout for experts—the long period means the waves will have real grunt, and the offshore wind will keep ‘em clean. Best session of the second week.

Saturday the 12th starts decent in the morning with 4 feet and clean conditions, but the afternoon turns to rain showers and choppy cross-on wind. Not worth it.

From Sunday the 13th onward, the surf fades. Sunday morning is tiny at 1 feet and glassy but essentially flat. The rest of the week is a mix of onshore wind and small, weak swells—nothing to get excited about. Tuesday the 15th has some size at 7 feet but the wind is a strong cross-shore mess. Wednesday the 16th has 5-foot with clean cross-off breeze, but it’s marginal and the period is dropping to 13 seconds.

In short: The standout sessions are Wednesday the 2nd afternoon and Friday the 4th afternoon in the first week, and Friday the 11th morning in the second week. If you’re an experienced surfer, those are your windows. Crowds at Hope Beach are possible, especially when it’s firing, so paddle early or late. For the rest—there are long gaps of flat or blown-out days, particularly from the 13th onward. But that’s the way it goes sometimes. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye out.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the W by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri night, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat night, calm by Sun afternoon).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1074
1446
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2593
1991
2139
1574
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671
1655
380
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High Tide
10:41PM0.48m
10:30AM0.63m
00:06AM0.45m
11:18AM0.67m
1:31AM0.44m
12:10PM0.70m
2:48AM0.43m
1:05PM0.72m
3:55AM0.43m
2:02PM0.74m
4:51AM0.43m
2:58PM0.74m
Low Tide
4:32PM0.20m
4:01AM0.29m
5:43PM0.15m
4:44AM0.33m
6:50PM0.10m
5:32AM0.36m
7:55PM0.06m
6:23AM0.37m
8:56PM0.03m
7:18AM0.38m
9:53PM0.02m
8:15AM0.38m
10:47PM0.03m
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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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