Hope Beach surf break

Hope Beach surfForecast / TAS – East Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Wednesday 27 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
13.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Thursday (May 28) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s 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 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 28th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 3rd Jun)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 3rd Jun)13ft (4.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed night, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the NNE by Mon night).

Wed
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
4
2
0
0
0
0
4
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
ESE
8
1.9
ESE
7
2
E
8
1
ESE
7
0.7
SSW
15
0.8
E
11
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.6
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
3
SW
12
1
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
11
0.7
SSW
16
1.5
E
7
2.3
E
9
1.8
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
385
373
441
111
198
141
98
96
96
94
96
91
217
2848
308
233
156
226
199
823
643
Wind (km/h)
20
E
25
SE
5
WSW
5
SE
10
NNW
10
N
5
SE
5
NW
10
NNW
5
SW
10
NW
15
W
25
W
10
W
20
N
25
NNE
25
NNE
25
NNE
35
NNE
25
N
40
NE
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
off
off
glassy
glassy
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
4:25AM0.37m
4:16PM0.65m
5:41AM0.36m
4:43PM0.67m
7:01AM0.35m
5:14PM0.69m
8:30AM0.36m
5:48PM0.69m
6:26PM0.70m
7:06PM0.69m
Low Tide
11:11PM0.25m
9:01AM0.29m
11:54PM0.20m
9:19AM0.31m
00:37AM0.16m
9:37AM0.34m
1:20AM0.13m
9:47AM0.36m
2:04AM0.11m
2:48AM0.10m
3:31AM0.09m
mod rain
heavy rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:26
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:30
7:31
7:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:46
4:45
4:45
4:45
4:44
4:44
4:44
4:43
8
14
1
1
1
2
Temp °C
14
15
15
15
15
14
14
13
14
15
12
11
11
11
11
12
12
14
14
13
13
11
15
16
15
15
13
13
12
13
13
6
7
4
7
6
6
4
9
7
7
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
13
0.7
S
16
1.2
E
8
1
ESE
7
0.9
E
11
0.8
E
11
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.9
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
11
0.8
S
10
0.6
S
9
1.7
E
9
1.8
E
10
Energy kJ
123
242
159
111
198
141
98
96
96
94
96
74
217
518
308
233
156
125
63
463
643
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
E
14
0.9
ENE
12
0.8
SE
6
0.5
E
12
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.3
SW
8
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.6
E
12
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
14
0.9
SSE
8
Energy kJ
65
271
47
72
113
103
89
54
28
14
10
91
78
56
77
50
103
86
81
69
93
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
12
0.7
SSW
15
0.5
E
12
0.4
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
15
0.4
WSW
12
0.3
NE
10
0.9
NE
9
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.3
SSW
14
0.1
S
18
0.2
E
14
0.3
ESE
12
0.4
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
16
0.1
S
12
0.4
S
9
0.3
SSW
14
Energy kJ
48
201
76
58
193
47
16
144
8
6
38
6
14
29
103
226
3
25
36
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
ESE
8
1.9
ESE
7
2
E
8
0.4
SW
2
0.3
SW
2
0.8
WSW
4
0.9
WSW
4
1
SW
6
3
SW
12
0.4
NE
3
0.5
NE
3
1.8
E
6
1.5
E
7
2.3
E
9
Energy kJ
385
373
441
2
1
14
20
80
2848
2
5
216
199
823
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
4
2
1
2
2
2
4
1
Distance (km)
227
144
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
34
0
34
60
0
0
4
8
15
15
0
685
Best forecast wave conditions in East Coast of Tasmania
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
4
3
2
2
2
2
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
2
3
4
3
2
2
4
2
4
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
6
7
9
6
5
5
5
4
7
6
5
5
4
4
6
7
4
4
4
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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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