Surf Forecasts:
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 Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hope Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome 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 SummaryLight 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 5 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
4981 | 4408 | 4185 | 1852 | 1302 | 357 | 305 | 309 | 1152 | 1375 | 697 | 1712 | 2682 | 2977 | 2648 | 2119 | 1216 | 785 | 3171 | 1143 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross | cross |
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 | ||||||||
— | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Temp °C | 16 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 8 |
Feels °C | 12 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 9 | -1 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 4 | -3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | NE 9 | SSW 14 |
1179 | 1095 | 1045 | 1852 | 1302 | 357 | 305 | 309 | 1152 | 1375 | 697 | 1712 | 2682 | 2977 | 2648 | 2119 | 1216 | 785 | 13 | 1143 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 9 | S 20 | SSW 17 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 6 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 9 | — | NE 9 |
3 | 3 | 276 | 1152 | 91 | 96 | 43 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 224 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | — | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 9 | NE 9 | — | S 20 | SE 12 | S 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 3 | 3 | — | 30 | 6 | 60 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | — | — | N 3 | NW 3 | W 4 | NW 3 | NW 3 | NNW 3 | WSW 5 | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 3 | — | NNE 4 | NW 4 | SW 16 | W 4 |
4981 | 4408 | 4185 | — | — | 8 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 77 | 78 | 67 | 4 | — | 17 | 12 | 3171 | 10 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 17 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 39 | 0 | 573 | 582 | 571 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 588 | 0 | 1215 | 582 |
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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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