
Surf Forecasts:
Hope Beach surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 19,441 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period with S 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. 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 6.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 21ft (6.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 21ft (6.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hope Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Hope Beach over the next couple of weeks.
We've got a bit of a mixed bag coming up. The next few days are looking pretty small but clean, with some better, more powerful swell coming in later in the second week. The water temperature is sitting at 53°, which is about 2° colder than usual for this time of year – nothing wild, just a little nippy.
Week One (July 19th – July 25th)
The best bet for the next few days is Sunday morning, July 19th at Hope Beach. It’s not going to be massive, with a 3ft swell from the south, but it’s got a nice 11-second period on it. The wind is light and offshore from the NNW, so it’ll be clean and glassy. The combined swell energy is moderate at 339, so there’s enough there to have fun on a longboard or a fish. The spot is a bit inconsistent, so you might have to be patient, but when a set rolls through, it’ll be worth it.
Monday and Tuesday stay small, with a bit of a south-southwest groundswell (14-16 second period) but the wave heights are only around 1ft to 3ft. The wind is offshore, so it’ll be clean, but you’ll be scratching for waves. The energy is weak (185-307).
Wednesday afternoon sees a change, with the wind shifting to a cross-shore and the quality dropping right off. Things go downhill from there.
Thursday, July 23rd sees the swell pick up to 5ft-6ft from the SSW, but the wind is howling from the west at 18-25 mph. The energy jumps up to 895-1766, but it’s a windy mess. Not one for the paddle surfer.
Friday, July 24th is a big one, but it’s a warning, not a recommendation. The swell is a solid 12ft from the SSW with a long 15-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 5445. The problem is it’s predicted to be too big for this break. This is firmly in the "experts only" zone, and even then, the wind is going to be a strong cross-shore. It’s more of a spectacle than a session.
Week Two (July 26th – August 3rd)
The second week starts rough with a lot of wind and big, messy swell. That Friday the 24th's energy carries over, and we see a lot of poor conditions with strong winds through the 26th and 27th. The swell is big (7ft-13ft) but the wind is all over the place.
Finally, things clean up. Tuesday morning, July 28th is the standout. We’ve got an 8ft south swell with a 13-second period, and the wind is light and offshore from the NNW. The combined energy is a strong 2633. This is proper, powerful groundswell, and with those clean conditions, Hope Beach will be firing. The break is inconsistent, so it won't be a constant pump, but the sets that arrive will be well-shaped and worth the wait. This is for experienced surfers as the size is pushing it.
After that, it settles down. The end of the week and into the weekend sees a smaller SE swell (4ft-5ft) with clean, light offshore winds. The combined energy is moderate (514-770). The period on the SE swell is 12 seconds, so it has some shape to it. Thursday, July 30th is a good call for a smaller, more relaxed session with that light NNW wind.
The very end of the run, on Monday, August 3rd, shows a tiny 3ft-3ft swell, but with a very long 19-20 second period from the SSW. That's crazy long-period groundswell, but the energy is high (1014-1165). For a beach break, that long period might make the waves break too straight and close out, but it’s worth a look if you’re a patient soul.
All in all, the best waves are on Tuesday the 28th. After that, the long-range stuff is promising but less certain.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed morning, min 5°C on Wed night). Mainly near gales. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 9 |
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240 | 151 | 96 | 81 | 109 | 207 | 286 | 198 | 121 | 106 | 317 | 833 | 1090 | 1019 | 5706 | 3738 | 2628 | 2967 | 2986 | 1703 | 402 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:18PM0.50m | 10:45PM0.48m | 12:37PM0.53m | 11:47PM0.42m | 12:55PM0.57m | 00:58AM0.38m | 1:16PM0.60m | 2:14AM0.35m | 1:44PM0.63m | 3:25AM0.34m | 2:17PM0.66m | 4:29AM0.35m | 2:56PM0.68m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:36PM0.38m | 5:33AM0.22m | 6:58PM0.34m | 5:44AM0.26m | 8:04PM0.29m | 5:54AM0.29m | 8:54PM0.25m | 6:10AM0.31m | 9:37PM0.21m | 6:37AM0.32m | 10:16PM0.18m | 7:14AM0.33m | 10:57PM0.15m | ||||||||
7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | |
— | 4:57 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 6 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | -1 | -2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | — | — | — | SSW 12 |
240 | 151 | 77 | 55 | 109 | 207 | 286 | 198 | 121 | 106 | 317 | 833 | 1090 | 1019 | 5706 | 3738 | 2628 | — | — | — | 172 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 16 | SE 16 | ESE 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 10 | SE 14 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | E 10 | SSW 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 12 |
65 | 62 | 84 | 81 | 37 | 29 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 534 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 61 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SE 14 | SE 14 | ENE 11 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
30 | 65 | 96 | 50 | 48 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | W 4 | WSW 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | W 4 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 9 |
— | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 35 | 98 | 50 | 66 | 16 | 17 | 35 | 2967 | 2986 | 1703 | 402 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 89 | 39 | 144 | 685 | 110 | 578 | 578 | 110 | 7 | 7 | 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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