
Surf Forecasts:
Hope Beach surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 12s period, S swell with 6,447 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hope Beach over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into what’s brewing for Hope Beach over the next couple weeks.
First up, we’ve got a real pulse of long-period groundswell hitting. Wednesday the 8th is where the action starts, and it’s a mix of stoke and caution. The water temp is about 53°F, which is a little cooler than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a good wetsuit.
Wednesday morning the 8th is the clear winner of the whole run. We’re looking at 5ft of SSW swell with a very long 18-second period. That’s real groundswell, and it’s carrying a lot of energy – the combined energy is 1844 (moderate to strong). The wind is light and offshore from the NNW, so the surface will be glassy. This is definitely for experienced surfers only; that size and power at a fairly exposed spot isn’t messing around. Crowds are sometimes around, but with conditions like this, it’s totally worth the company. Just a heads-up, with that period, the waves might break straight on the sand, so keep your eyes peeled.
Thursday the 9th, the swell settles to 3ft, but the quality stays high. The morning is clean with light offshore wind and a 16-second period. It won’t have the same punch, but it’s a fun size for a longer board. The combined energy drops to 465 (moderate). Friday the 10th is similar – 3ft and clean, with a moderate offshore breeze. Good options for the intermediate crew.
Then we hit a flat spell from Saturday the 11th through Sunday the 12th. The swell energy drops into the double digits (58 to 134), and while the wind is clean, the waves are just too weak and small. A total washout.
Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th bring the size back. Swell is back up to 4ft and 6ft, with a long 16 to 17-second period. The combined energy spikes into the thousands (1472 to 2040). The wind stays offshore in the mornings, delivering clean, powerful waves. But the afternoons get messy with strong cross-shore wind. The morning sessions are your best bet, but the quality is a bit marginal. This is again for the experienced paddlers.
Then things get wild. Wednesday the 15th and Thursday the 16th are a total mess. We’re looking at 13ft to 16ft of SSW to S swell, with gale-force cross-onshore winds howling at 37 to 44 mph. The combined energy is through the roof at 6447 (very strong). Do not even try to paddle out; this is strictly for kite surfers if that’s your thing. It’s blown out and dangerous.
Friday the 17th offers a window. The swell drops to 6ft in the morning, and the wind turns light cross-off from the west. The period is short (9 seconds), so it’s wind swell, but it’s clean and should have some punch for experienced surfers. The afternoon turns choppy, so get your session in early.
The final week is a slow fade. Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th have manageable 3ft to 5ft swells with clean conditions – perfect for a longboard. Monday the 20th is a pass with strong wind, and Tuesday the 21st is tiny. The outlook picks up again on Thursday the 23rd with a clean 4ft SSW swell and light offshore wind, a nice note to end on.
Bottom line: Wednesday morning the 8th is the absolute standout – a must for the experienced surfer. Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th mornings are your next best bets, but don’t bother with the afternoons. The second week has a few clean but smaller days, and then a good session on the 23rd.
Stay dialed in, watch for that big mid-period swell, and I’ll see you in the water.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sat night, strong winds from the WSW by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1767 | 1447 | 554 | 424 | 593 | 669 | 486 | 357 | 317 | 130 | 104 | 86 | 56 | 47 | 232 | 870 | 2558 | 2942 | 2040 | 1271 | 806 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 1:28PM0.64m | 1:49AM0.47m | 2:09PM0.70m | 3:16AM0.44m | 2:53PM0.75m | 4:43AM0.43m | 3:41PM0.79m | 6:07AM0.42m | 4:31PM0.81m | 7:29AM0.41m | 5:24PM0.82m | 8:46AM0.41m | 6:17PM0.81m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:07PM0.21m | 7:24AM0.22m | 9:16PM0.13m | 8:08AM0.27m | 10:21PM0.06m | 8:53AM0.32m | 11:24PM-0.00m | 9:37AM0.35m | 00:27AM-0.04m | 10:21AM0.37m | 1:27AM-0.05m | 11:08AM0.39m | 2:25AM-0.04m | ||||||||
7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | |
— | 4:49 | — | — | 4:49 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:51 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | 7 |
Temp °C | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Feels °C | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
1767 | 1447 | 554 | 424 | 593 | 669 | 486 | 357 | 317 | 130 | 104 | 86 | 56 | 47 | 232 | 870 | 2558 | 2942 | 2040 | 1271 | 806 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | SSW 14 | E 8 | ESE 7 | E 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 12 | NE 5 | ENE 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | — | — | — | — | E 11 |
73 | 51 | 26 | 33 | 163 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 21 | 150 | 602 | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | E 14 | S 7 | SSE 6 | ESE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | ENE 8 | E 11 | NE 7 | ENE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 9 |
4 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 17 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | — | N 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | N 4 | W 3 | W 4 | WSW 4 | WNW 4 | WSW 5 | W 5 | NW 4 | N 3 | NW 3 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | 45 | 66 | 9 | 11 | 50 | 71 | 38 | 93 | 70 | 3 | 8 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 39 | 904 | 573 | 1080 | 7 | 19 | 856 | 17 |
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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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