Hope Beach surf break

Hope Beach surfForecast / TAS – East Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Sunday 03 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
15.0° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than 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 03) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) 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 1.2m 9s period and expected on Sunday (May 03) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sun 3rd May)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 10th May)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 10th May)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed night, light winds from the NW by Fri morning).

Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
1
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
3
3
2
4
3
5
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
S
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
S
17
1.4
S
16
1.3
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
1.4
S
13
1.9
S
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
15
2.1
SSW
15
2.1
SSW
14
3
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
121
120
154
118
192
268
991
796
443
341
458
285
633
1901
803
883
1955
857
1877
1700
3292
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
5
NNW
15
NE
5
NNW
10
NE
20
N
5
NW
15
SW
20
NW
15
NNW
30
NNE
20
SW
35
SSE
35
S
25
SW
10
W
15
WSW
15
WSW
5
WNW
10
SSE
10
WNW
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
off
glassy
cross
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
on
cross-off
High Tide
6:57PM0.66m
7:33PM0.66m
8:14PM0.66m
8:59PM0.66m
9:49PM0.66m
1:48PM0.43m
10:43PM0.65m
2:04PM0.46m
11:41PM0.64m
Low Tide
11:16AM0.38m
3:11AM0.12m
3:56AM0.11m
4:40AM0.11m
5:23AM0.10m
6:04AM0.09m
3:52PM0.42m
6:44AM0.08m
5:27PM0.41m
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light rain
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clear
clear
clear
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7:01
7:01
7:03
7:05
7:05
7:07
7:07
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5:10
5:09
5:07
5:07
5:06
5:05
5:04
4
4
1
17
5
Temp °C
22
18
15
16
18
13
16
15
15
15
15
9
11
11
10
11
13
11
13
14
12
19
18
13
14
15
8
15
12
10
11
9
2
3
2
3
8
10
7
12
12
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
14
0.6
ENE
9
0.6
ENE
10
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
S
17
1.4
S
16
1.3
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.6
S
17
0.4
ENE
11
1.3
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
0.3
E
10
1.4
SSW
15
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
1.7
SSW
14
Energy kJ
121
120
69
72
192
268
991
796
443
341
458
285
220
37
803
883
17
857
6
6
1106
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
10
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.6
ENE
10
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.6
ENE
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
ENE
11
0.6
S
18
0.5
E
11
0.8
ENE
11
0.4
ESE
7
0.5
SE
8
0.4
SE
7
0.3
E
9
0.1
E
9
Energy kJ
24
56
154
90
72
131
71
71
82
50
64
235
59
128
21
28
14
14
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
10
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
8
0.5
S
15
0.5
E
10
0.1
S
24
0.2
S
21
0.4
S
20
0.3
S
20
0.5
E
11
0.9
SSW
17
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
E
10
0.2
E
10
Energy kJ
9
6
1
118
48
11
36
121
68
58
428
35
31
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNW
2
0.7
SW
4
0.5
NW
3
0.4
NNW
3
0.6
NNE
4
0.9
SSW
5
1.4
S
13
1.9
S
16
1.5
SSW
6
2.1
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
7
2.1
SSW
15
2.1
SSW
14
3
SW
13
Energy kJ
1
14
4
3
11
46
633
1901
135
1955
222
1877
1700
3292
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
1
2
2
3
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
4
1
5
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
11
0
0
8
11
455
455
11
0
7
7
0
11
0
Best forecast wave conditions in East Coast of Tasmania
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
1
2
3
3
1
1
3
2
2
4
1
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
5
5
2
3
4
6
2
4
4
2
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
8
8
6
5
4
7
7
6
5
5
7
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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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