Hope Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.02° S 147.51° E

Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hope Beach sea temperature is
11.3° C
1.0° 

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 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 4,915 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period with SSW 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 16s 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Tue 14th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 15th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 15th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 15s

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


Alright, mate, let’s talk about what’s on the cards for Hope Beach. I’m Rusty, and I’ve been watching this patch of coast for a while. The first few days? Honestly, a bit of a

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun night, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Mon morning, light winds from the WNW by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
12
0.5
SW
11
1.2
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
17
2
SSW
18
1.9
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
17
1.6
SSW
15
1.8
SSW
17
1.6
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1
SSW
14
1.2
S
16
1
S
13
0.9
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
57
63
515
1692
2729
2490
2064
1559
817
856
724
949
1574
1118
1864
1286
763
378
755
345
239
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
40
WNW
35
WNW
50
WNW
40
WNW
35
W
25
W
15
WNW
15
WNW
15
NW
15
NW
15
NW
15
WNW
15
WNW
20
NNW
20
NNW
15
NNW
20
NW
20
NNW
15
N
20
NNW
Wind State
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
High Tide
4:31PM0.81m
7:29AM0.41m
5:24PM0.82m
8:46AM0.41m
6:17PM0.81m
9:55AM0.41m
7:11PM0.78m
10:50AM0.42m
8:04PM0.72m
11:29AM0.44m
8:56PM0.64m
11:57AM0.47m
9:49PM0.56m
Low Tide
00:27AM-0.04m
10:21AM0.37m
1:27AM-0.05m
11:08AM0.39m
2:25AM-0.04m
12:01PM0.40m
3:18AM-0.00m
1:09PM0.41m
4:06AM0.05m
2:33PM0.41m
4:45AM0.11m
4:05PM0.40m
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7:39
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:35
7:35
7:35
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4:52
4:52
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4:55
4:57
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Temp °C
10
9
12
11
9
9
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9
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10
14
11
Feels °C
5
-1
2
1
0
1
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5
8
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10
11
10
10
12
9
5
10
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.

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