Hope Beach surf break

Hope Beach surfForecast / TAS – East Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Tuesday 24 Mar 2026 AEDT
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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
17.9° C
(Which is 2.8°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 Tuesday (Mar 24) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 7s is also forecast. 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 1.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 31) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 15s period and expected on Friday (Mar 27) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Tue 24th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 29th Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 31st Mar)6ft (1.9m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the S by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri morning, light winds from the SW by Sat morning).

Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
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Rating
(10 max)
0
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
3
0
4
4
0
1
1
0
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SW
1.3
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.9
S
1.8
S
1.6
S
1.4
SSW
1.4
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.7
S
1.3
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.5
S
1.6
S
1.6
S
1.4
S
Period(s) (?)14131312121215667710141316141514151414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3952491421155640752181290285229363799590155264912659121117985725
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSE
5
W
15
N
5
NNE
20
S
10
WSW
25
SSW
45
S
40
SSW
30
SSW
30
S
15
NW
5
SW
30
S
10
W
10
W
35
S
15
S
15
SSW
20
S
10
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onglassoffglassoncrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:41PM
0.45
12:19AM
0.69
3:58PM
0.45
1:15AM
0.69
4:55PM
0.45
2:12AM
0.69
5:35PM
0.44
3:08AM
0.67
6:05PM
0.45
4:02AM
0.65
6:29PM
0.46
4:55AM
0.61
6:51PM
0.48
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:43PM
0.42
8:22AM
0.04
6:35PM
0.43
9:21AM
0.04
7:35PM
0.42
10:13AM
0.05
8:39PM
0.41
11:00AM
0.08
9:43PM
0.39
11:40AM
0.11
10:46PM
0.37
12:14PM
0.15
11:48PM
0.34
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Sunrise7:16--7:16--7:18--7:18--7:20--7:20--7:22--
Sunset-7:15--7:14--7:12--7:09--7:08--7:07--7:05-
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
431---142------------
Temp. °C141515161917141212111213111314151512111111
Feels °C (?)91414161813104324797913116677
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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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