Hope Beach surf break

Hope Beach surfForecast / TAS – East Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Sunday 24 May 2026 AEST
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Hope Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Hope Beach sea temperature is
13.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (May 24) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hope Beach in the next 16 days are 1.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 12s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sun 24th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 27th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 25th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the ESE by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
8
0.7
S
15
0.8
S
12
0.6
S
17
0.7
SSW
15
1.7
SE
7
0.8
SSW
14
1.5
ESE
7
0.7
SSW
14
1
E
8
1.1
E
12
0.9
E
13
0.8
E
12
0.6
S
18
0.9
S
15
0.8
S
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.5
S
11
0.6
E
9
0.3
SSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
21
205
199
202
234
284
273
198
204
125
383
268
193
221
376
253
181
155
65
60
24
Wind (km/h)
15
N
5
SSE
5
WSW
20
SSW
30
SSE
25
SE
20
ESE
20
E
20
ENE
10
ESE
10
ENE
10
N
10
N
15
NE
20
N
15
N
25
NE
15
N
5
NW
5
SSE
20
S
off
on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-on
High Tide
3:16PM0.51m
1:10AM0.50m
3:26PM0.54m
2:09AM0.45m
3:38PM0.58m
3:14AM0.40m
3:54PM0.62m
4:25AM0.37m
4:16PM0.65m
5:41AM0.36m
4:43PM0.67m
7:01AM0.35m
5:14PM0.69m
Low Tide
8:18PM0.40m
8:15AM0.18m
9:27PM0.36m
8:31AM0.22m
10:23PM0.30m
8:45AM0.26m
11:11PM0.25m
9:01AM0.29m
11:54PM0.20m
9:19AM0.31m
00:37AM0.16m
9:37AM0.34m
1:20AM0.13m
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:22
7:24
7:24
7:26
7:26
7:28
7:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:49
4:47
4:47
4:46
4:45
4:45
4:45
1
3
1
2
2
3
Temp °C
16
16
14
13
12
12
12
12
13
14
14
14
15
16
13
16
15
12
13
13
13
15
15
13
10
6
7
7
7
11
13
13
13
14
14
10
14
11
8
12
12
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
13
0.7
ENE
13
0.7
ENE
13
0.7
ENE
13
0.7
ENE
12
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
1
E
8
1.1
E
12
0.9
E
13
0.8
E
12
0.7
E
12
0.9
S
15
0.8
S
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.5
S
11
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
10
Energy kJ
57
176
178
170
155
259
273
192
204
124
383
268
193
139
376
253
181
155
65
60
47
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
9
0.7
S
15
0.8
S
12
0.6
S
11
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
E
12
0.6
E
12
0.6
E
12
0.6
SE
7
0.6
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
15
0.6
S
18
0.1
SW
6
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
6
0.5
E
10
0.3
S
10
0.3
SSW
11
Energy kJ
33
205
199
89
234
141
104
110
37
125
84
71
110
221
1
39
37
10
47
17
24
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
8
0.3
SSW
8
0.1
S
20
0.6
S
17
0.4
SSW
11
0.3
S
17
0.6
E
13
0.6
E
12
0.3
S
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
13
0.2
S
6
0.1
S
5
0.3
ENE
10
0.4
NE
9
0.3
SSW
11
0.2
S
9
Energy kJ
21
11
7
202
37
51
115
112
45
84
14
57
2
1
20
29
25
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
3
1.1
SSE
5
1.7
SE
7
1.6
SE
7
1.5
ESE
7
1
ENE
7
1.8
ENE
12
0.4
NE
3
0.8
ENE
11
0.6
NE
3
0.7
NE
4
0.7
SW
4
Energy kJ
2
55
284
233
198
111
954
2
140
6
15
17
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
4
3
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
4
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
15
19
0
11
89
227
19
19
19
15
3
0
0
0
3
3
227
3
2
60
89
Best forecast wave conditions in East Coast of Tasmania
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
1
4
3
2
1
2
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
5
5
4
3
4
5
5
4
2
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
9
9
8
7
6
6
7
9
9
9
6
5
4
6
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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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