Hope Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.02° S 147.51° E

Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hope Beach sea temperature is
11.8°C
0.1° 

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 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 19s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 19s period, S swell with 24,321 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 17s period. 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 6.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Fri 4th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 17s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 9th Sep)18ft (5.5m) 19s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 9th Sep)20ft (6.0m) 19s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here with the outlook for Hope Beach. The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag, with some real gems hidden in there for those who can pick the right window. The water’s sitting at 53°F, which is pretty standard for this time of year, so a good 4/3 should do you.

The pattern starts off with some promise. Our first real chance kicks off on Wednesday afternoon (2nd September). We’ve got a solid 6ft swell rolling in from the SSW, with a nice long 16-second period. The energy is pumping at 1462 (moderate), and with a light offshore breeze, it’s going to be clean. The only catch is that Hope Beach is inconsistent, so you’ll need to be patient, but the wait will be worth it for experienced surfers. The 6ft is solid, and the long period means proper groundswell lines.

The following days get messy. Thursday (3rd September) is a write-off with howling cross-offshore winds, and Friday (4th September) morning is still a bit rough. But hold on, Friday afternoon is where it’s at. The swell jumps to 8ft from the SSW, with a 17-second period and energy reading a chunky 3128 (moderate to strong). With a gentle offshore breeze, it’s excellent for experienced surfers. This is the standout of the first week. It’s a proper long period groundswell, which will make for some long, clean lines.

Saturday (5th September) drops off sharply and gets marginal, and Sunday (6th September) is glassy but tiny at 2ft. We hit a real lull from Sunday afternoon right through until Tuesday morning (8th September) where we see a small clean window, with a 3ft groundswell and light offshore winds. The crowds are noted as sometimes around here, but on a Tuesday morning with inconsistent surf, you might have the place to yourself.

After that, things get properly big, but not good. The 9th and 10th of September see huge, stormy swell up to 16ft, but with brutal cross-shore winds and massive energy readings (16345 - strong to very strong). That’s not for surfing; that’s for kite surfers if the wind stays up. It’s simply too big and messy for a paddle.

The good news is we get a sweet second chance. After that big pulse, Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th of September clean right up. Friday morning has a clean 3ft SSW groundswell with a solid offshore breeze from the north. It sets up nicely for a long session. The real treat is the afternoon of Friday the 11th: glassy conditions with a 4ft groundswell. The period is 14 seconds, so the waves will have shape, and the water will be glassy as a mirror.

Looking into the second week, it's promising but less certain. The pattern suggests a few more clean days. Monday the 14th has a 7ft swell with light cross-offshore winds, and Tuesday the 15th looks like a glass-off dream with a 8ft swell. That Tuesday afternoon is the best on offer for the whole second week: 8ft, glassy, and an energy reading of 3282. It’s only for the experienced crew at that size though.

Overall, the standout sessions are Friday afternoon (4th September) and Friday afternoon (11th September) for the glassy, clean conditions. If you want the bigger, more powerful stuff, Tuesday the 15th is your best bet. Keep your eyes on that inconsistent break, because when it turns on, it’s pure magic.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Thu afternoon, light winds from the NW by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 5°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds.

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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
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SSW
16
1.5
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
15
2.1
SSW
15
2.3
SSW
17
2.3
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17
1.9
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17
1.5
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17
1.3
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1.8
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14
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20
0.7
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19
0.9
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18
1.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1428
962
936
1346
1951
3128
3128
2088
1267
793
398
163
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135
83
133
369
522
1267
1474
Wind (km/h)
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25
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55
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35
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25
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30
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20
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20
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High Tide
00:06AM0.45m
11:18AM0.67m
1:31AM0.44m
12:10PM0.70m
2:48AM0.43m
1:05PM0.72m
3:55AM0.43m
2:02PM0.74m
4:51AM0.43m
2:58PM0.74m
5:38AM0.43m
3:54PM0.72m
Low Tide
5:43PM0.15m
4:44AM0.33m
6:50PM0.10m
5:32AM0.36m
7:55PM0.06m
6:23AM0.37m
8:56PM0.03m
7:18AM0.38m
9:53PM0.02m
8:15AM0.38m
10:47PM0.03m
9:15AM0.37m
11:36PM0.05m
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Temp °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.

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