Hope Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.02° S 147.51° E

Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hope Beach sea temperature is
11.1° C
0.6° 

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 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 7,647 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s 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 (Aug 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. 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 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 21st Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 18s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 23rd Aug)15ft (4.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 23rd Aug)15ft (4.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve got the goods on what’s cooking at Hope Beach over the next couple of weeks. Strap in, because it’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there are some real gems if you’re patient.

For the first few days, things are looking pretty average. Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st offer tiny little 1ft to 2ft SSW swells, and while the wind is offshore on Friday morning, the conditions are just too ordinary to get excited about. The combined energy is weak (60 to 252), so you’re not missing much. We’ve got a long wait until the real action kicks in.

Now, hold onto your board, because Saturday the 22nd sees a big jump in size. We’re talking 8ft to 10ft of SW swell with a period of 15 seconds, putting the combined energy into the strong range (2841 to 3569). But here’s the kicker—the wind is a screaming 35 to 45 km/h, cross or cross-off, making it a total mess. This is for experts only, and honestly, with that wind, it’s looking more like a kite session than a paddle. The water temp is about 52°F, which is a touch cooler than usual for this time of year, but not a shocker.

Sunday the 23rd is where it starts to get interesting. The morning brings a solid 6ft SSW swell at 14 seconds, with a moderate NNW offshore breeze (20 km/h). The combined energy is 1869, which is solid, and the conditions are clean. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets even better: 8ft of SW swell, a 16-second period, and a light NW breeze that’s cross-off. The energy jumps to 4545, and the waves will be powerful and clean. This is a standout for the week—big, clean, and just for the crew who know what they’re doing.

Monday the 24th is still good, with 5ft SSW swell, a 14-second period, and clean offshore winds (NNW at 15-20 km/h). The energy is moderate (721-725), and it’s a solid option for intermediate surfers. Tuesday the 25th drops off a cliff, with cross-shore winds and a messy 4ft swell. The rest of the week after that is pretty average, with small swell and poor winds, so you’ll want to sit it out.

The next real highlight comes on Wednesday the 2nd of September. The morning is glassy with a 5ft SSW swell, 14-second period, and light winds. The energy is strong (933), and the waves will be clean and shapely. This is a very good call for a surf. Then Thursday the 3rd of September is a proper standout: 6ft SSW swell, 15-second period, and a clean cross-off breeze from the north (15 km/h). The energy is a strong 1525, and it’s excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon is still good at 5ft.

Friday the 4th of September gets messy again with strong, lumpy conditions, so that’s a no-go.

Overall, the best of the best is Sunday the 23rd of August (afternoon) and Thursday the 3rd of September (morning). Both offer big, clean, powerful swell with good winds. The 23rd is a bit closer, so that’s your safest bet, but the 3rd is a long-range promise that looks worth the wait.

Remember, crowds are *possible* at Hope Beach, so get there early if you can.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat morning, light winds from the WNW by Sat night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds.

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Saturday
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Sunday
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Tuesday
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0.4
SSW
19
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18
1.1
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16
2.5
SW
15
3
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15
2.1
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15
1.8
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14
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16
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15
1.4
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1.4
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14
1.3
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14
1.1
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0.9
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1.1
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9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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123
122
169
597
2830
3451
1822
1259
2881
857
721
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396
242
126
154
94
143
Wind (km/h)
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20
WSW
20
WNW
45
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35
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20
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20
NNW
15
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25
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High Tide
2:33AM0.36m
12:49PM0.63m
3:25AM0.36m
1:33PM0.65m
4:08AM0.37m
2:19PM0.67m
4:47AM0.37m
3:06PM0.68m
5:26AM0.38m
3:52PM0.69m
6:04AM0.39m
4:39PM0.69m
Low Tide
8:07PM0.20m
5:14AM0.35m
8:50PM0.18m
6:01AM0.35m
9:33PM0.16m
6:56AM0.35m
10:15PM0.14m
7:51AM0.35m
10:57PM0.13m
8:45AM0.34m
11:38PM0.12m
9:41AM0.34m
00:18AM0.12m
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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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