Hope Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.02° S 147.51° E

Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hope Beach sea temperature is
11.7°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 30 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with 4,526 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 14s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore 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 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 30th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 30th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 30th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Thu morning, light winds from the NNW by Fri afternoon).

Sun
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
SW
13
3.5
SW
13
3.5
SW
14
1.7
SSW
18
1.6
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
15
2.3
SSW
16
2.4
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
17
2
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
17
2.5
SW
16
1.7
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4981
4408
4185
1852
1302
357
305
309
1152
1375
697
1712
2682
2977
2648
2119
1216
785
3171
1143
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
15
WNW
5
WNW
5
SSE
20
NNW
20
NNW
20
NW
25
W
25
NW
20
NW
30
NW
45
W
45
W
25
W
20
NW
15
NNW
40
NNE
25
NNW
40
WSW
50
WSW
Wind State
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cross-off
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High Tide
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
1:05PM0.72m
3:55AM0.43m
Low Tide
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
6:23AM0.37m
8:56PM0.03m
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6:33
6:31
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5:39
5:40
5:43
5:44
5:45
5:45
5:46
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Temp °C
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11
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Feels °C
12
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7
12
12
9
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7
9
-1
0
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8
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7
7
4
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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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