Surf Forecasts:
Hope Beach surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 7,932 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 17s 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. 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 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hope Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's break down the only spot showing for the next couple weeks. It’s a bit of a rollercoaster.
First thing you need to know: there’s nothing worth paddling out for the first four days. Dead quiet.
Monday the 17th of August serves up a waist-high swell with a super long 18-second period from the SSW, and a combined energy of 664 – that’s moderate. For a break that’s "inconsistent," you’ll be doing a lot of waiting. The morning is a dream, though – dead calm, glassy as a lake. Absolute perfection on the surface. The afternoon kicks up a 5 km/h ESE breeze that puts a tiny ripple on the water.
Tuesday the 18th is a dud. Swell drops, wind swings north and gets fresh, and we’re looking at weak, small surf. That stays the story right through Friday the 21st – knee to waist-high and bumpy. The combined energy hits 60 on Thursday afternoon, which is just sad.
Then the ocean wakes up. Saturday the 22nd of August, the swell explodes to a massive 4.5m from the SW, with a combined energy of 9908 – that's very, very strong. But for a fairly exposed beach break, that’s just too much. Plus, a cross-shore wind is going to chop it into a mess. This is for experts only, and honestly, with that wind and setup, it looks way more fun for the kite surfers.
Sunday the 23rd is more of the same – 3.5m SSW swell with 11224 energy and the wind goes cross-off, cleaning it up a little. Still way too big for the average surfer. Monday the 24th is still solid at 2.3m but with onshore rain – not inviting.
The real hidden gem is Tuesday the 25th of August. The swell drops to a clean 1.6m from the south, with a 12-second period and a combined energy of 893 (moderate). The wind is a light cross-off from the north. The forecast calls for "very good surf conditions," and for an inconsistent break, that’s a rare gift. Crowds are "sometimes," so you might have decent room. That Tuesday morning is the best all-around window – solid, clean, and manageable.
After that, it gets small and messy. Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th are either blown out or tiny. There’s another good look on Monday the 31st of August – a morning session with 1.4m SSW swell, a long 15-second period, combined energy of 898 (moderate), and clean offshore NNW winds. That’s a promising call, but it’s over a week out, so don’t book your trip just yet. The 1st of September dies right back down.
Best Bet: Tuesday morning, the 25th of August. Shoulder-high S swell, light offshore, and that’s when this inconsistent spot will show its best face.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the N by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
263 | 655 | 722 | 314 | 419 | 220 | 128 | 94 | 95 | 64 | 100 | 53 | 123 | 124 | 184 | 310 | 7932 | 2162 | 2460 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | off |
High Tide | 10:42AM0.53m | 10:52PM0.42m | 11:07AM0.56m | 00:08AM0.38m | 11:36AM0.59m | 1:25AM0.37m | 12:10PM0.61m | 2:33AM0.36m | 12:49PM0.63m | 3:25AM0.36m | 1:33PM0.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:01AM0.26m | 5:20PM0.29m | 4:14AM0.30m | 6:26PM0.26m | 4:26AM0.33m | 7:21PM0.23m | 4:43AM0.34m | 8:07PM0.20m | 5:14AM0.35m | 8:50PM0.18m | 6:01AM0.35m | 9:33PM0.16m | |||||||
— | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 8 |
Feels °C | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | ENE 6 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 |
263 | 655 | 722 | 314 | 419 | 220 | 128 | 94 | 95 | 13 | 100 | 53 | 18 | 34 | 184 | 265 | 1976 | 2162 | 2460 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | SE 13 | S 10 | S 18 | E 12 | E 12 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | S 8 | SSW 15 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 8 | SSW 16 | — | SSW 18 | — |
2 | 7 | 48 | 235 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 1 | 21 | 14 | 6 | 123 | 124 | 43 | 310 | — | 1952 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | E 11 | E 13 | E 13 | E 10 | — | E 12 | E 14 | E 14 | SSW 18 | — | SW 13 | E 6 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | NE 8 | — | — | — |
8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | 3 | 4 | 4 | 64 | — | 7 | 1 | 89 | 80 | 2 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNE 2 | N 3 | NE 4 | N 3 | NNE 3 | NE 3 | N 2 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | W 4 | WNW 3 | NW 3 | W 4 | SW 14 | WNW 3 | W 3 |
— | — | — | 1 | 5 | 29 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 7932 | 3 | 10 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 538 | 39 | 2 | 573 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
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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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