Hope Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.02° S 147.51° E

Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 29 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hope Beach sea temperature is
11.3°C
0.5° 

Hope Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Hope Beach surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 13,051 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period with SW 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s is also forecast. 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 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 4PM. 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 (Sep 03) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sat 29th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Best Surf 4PM (Sat 29th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 5th Sep)16ft (5.0m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – this outlook for Hope Beach is a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a massive pulse of energy coming through early on, but it’s just too big for this spot. Then things settle down into some real gems later in the period, but you’ve got to be patient. The water’s sitting at 52.3°F, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year – nothing out of the ordinary.

The first few days are a write-off for a paddle. Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th see a solid 11.5ft SW swell pumping in with moderate to strong wave energy (4809 up to 6351 on the scale), but that’s way over the top for Hope Beach. It’s a fairly exposed spot and the cross-off wind keeps it clean-looking, but only a lunatic or a tow crew would be out there. Monday the 31st morning drops to 5.6ft SSW, but it’s marginal. That afternoon the 11.5ft wall is back and the wind swings onshore – no good.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Tuesday the 1st of September morning brings a 3.6ft SSW groundswell with a period of 16 seconds. That’s some lovely long lines, and with a NNW offshore wind of 12 mph, it’ll be glassy and clean. The wave energy is weak (630), but for a consistent spot like this, those long-period waves will offer great shape. It’s a solid intermediate option. That afternoon is a touch smaller at 3ft, but still clean. Wednesday the 2nd morning is a bit messy, but that afternoon – 4.6ft SSW swell, 17-second period, NNW offshore wind – that’s the goods. Wave energy is moderate at 1158, and it’s rated as very good. A real standout.

Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th stay in the 5.2ft to 5.9ft range with clean offshore winds, but the cross-off wind on Thursday takes the edge off. Friday morning though: 5.9ft SSW groundswell, 16-second period, and a solid 16 mph offshore from the NNW. That’s excellent for experienced surfers. Expect some power and clean faces.

Saturday the 5th is a disaster – 22 mph cross-shore winds and a 16.4ft monster pulse in the afternoon (energy of 16921) turns it into a complete mess. This is kite-surfing territory, not paddle. Sunday the 6th morning bounces back with a clean 4.6ft offering under an offshore, but it’s short-lived. The next few days are mostly blown out or choppy with onshore winds.

Here’s the second true standout: Thursday the 10th of September. Morning delivers a 6.6ft SSW groundswell with a 16-second period and a gentle offshore from the north. That’s excellent for experienced crew. Then the afternoon gets even better – 9.8ft SW, 16-second period, cross-off wind, and wave energy of 4004. Clean, powerful, and perfect for those who can handle it. Crowds are a possibility here sometimes, so get in early.

Friday the 11th is small and messy, with a near gale in the afternoon. Saturday the 12th finishes the run on a high: a 3.9ft SSW groundswell with an 18-second period in the morning – very long lines – and a gentle offshore. By the afternoon it’s 4.6ft with a 17-second period and gentle offshore. Clean, excellent quality. After that, Sunday the 13th gets hammered by 34 mph offshore winds – way too strong to paddle.

In short: the best windows are Tuesday the 1st of September afternoon, Wednesday the 2nd afternoon, and the clear winner – Thursday the 10th of September. That 9.8ft SW, 16-second period with gentle cross-off wind is the pick of the bunch. A bit of patience, and you’ll get some cracking waves.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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1.5
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2.1
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1.6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3978
4541
5261
4932
4342
1095
1034
4185
1271
561
305
301
589
1098
949
1106
1393
1925
1596
1239
754
Wind (km/h)
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25
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20
WNW
15
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15
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NNW
25
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High Tide
7:10PM0.61m
8:29AM0.51m
8:11PM0.57m
9:07AM0.55m
9:22PM0.52m
9:46AM0.59m
10:41PM0.48m
10:30AM0.63m
00:06AM0.45m
11:18AM0.67m
1:31AM0.44m
12:10PM0.70m
2:48AM0.43m
Low Tide
12:53PM0.31m
2:07AM0.17m
2:05PM0.28m
2:43AM0.21m
3:19PM0.25m
3:21AM0.25m
4:32PM0.20m
4:01AM0.29m
5:43PM0.15m
4:44AM0.33m
6:50PM0.10m
5:32AM0.36m
7:55PM0.06m
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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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