Hope Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.02° S 147.51° E

Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 19 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hope Beach sea temperature is
14.1°C
2.2° 

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 19 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 22 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 24 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 3,377 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 20 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s 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 (Oct 20) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 24) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 24) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Tue 20th Oct)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 22nd Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 24th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the S by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
S
20
0.7
SSW
18
1
SSW
16
1.2
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17
1
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16
0.8
SSW
19
1.1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
1.4
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17
1.3
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
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SSW
13
0.5
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
191
66
42
79
78
318
469
795
487
502
729
522
1073
827
530
336
140
249
175
Wind (km/h)
20
N
10
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10
SE
5
NNW
25
SSE
20
SSE
10
NNE
15
N
5
WSW
20
N
20
N
30
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15
N
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WSW
20
SW
15
NNE
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WNW
20
SW
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High Tide
3:56AM0.45m
1:55PM0.62m
4:22AM0.48m
2:52PM0.61m
4:51AM0.51m
3:53PM0.59m
5:23AM0.55m
4:58PM0.57m
5:57AM0.60m
6:08PM0.53m
6:33AM0.64m
7:24PM0.50m
Low Tide
8:51PM0.12m
7:41AM0.39m
9:29PM0.11m
8:53AM0.37m
10:08PM0.11m
10:01AM0.33m
10:46PM0.13m
11:08AM0.28m
11:25PM0.16m
12:13PM0.22m
00:05AM0.21m
1:17PM0.16m
00:45AM0.27m
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Feels °C
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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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