Hope Beach surf break

Hope Beach surfForecast / TAS – East Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Sunday 01 Mar 2026 AEDT
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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
17.8° C
(Which is 2.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hope Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Hope Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 02) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 21s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hope Beach in the next 12 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 06) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 01) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Mon 2nd Mar)1ft (0.3m) 21s
Best Surf 2PM (Fri 6th Mar)15ft (4.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 6th Mar)15ft (4.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hope Beach over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
3
2
!
4
3
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.3
SSW
1.4
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.9
SSW
4
SW
1.9
SSW
1.8
SSW
3
SSW
1.7
SSW
Period(s) (?)121211211917161514141414151415171617171616
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)292812851310404220193136161163178191163756216484532137180038751393
Wind
(km/h)
35
NNE
45
NE
30
NE
5
NW
35
S
15
S
5
SSE
10
ESE
15
N
0
ESE
15
SSE
10
NNW
15
NNW
10
WSW
10
NW
10
SSW
10
S
15
WNW
10
SSW
20
WSW
15
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
on
onglasscross-
on
cross-
off
glassonoffoffcrossoffcross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:53PM
0.41
6:10AM
0.69
8:25PM
0.42
7:00AM
0.65
8:53PM
0.44
7:51AM
0.59
9:17PM
0.47
8:44AM
0.53
9:41PM
0.50
9:43AM
0.48
10:06PM
0.53
10:49AM
0.43
10:33PM
0.56
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:08PM
0.07
11:26PM
0.36
1:50PM
0.11
12:28AM
0.35
2:25PM
0.15
1:32AM
0.33
2:55PM
0.20
2:39AM
0.32
3:20PM
0.25
3:47AM
0.29
3:39PM
0.29
4:52AM
0.27
3:56PM
0.32
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunrise6:48--6:48--6:50--6:50--6:52--6:54--6:54--
Sunset-7:55--7:53--7:52--7:51--7:49--7:46--7:45-
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C192020201614141516151818202724181817141815
Feels °C (?)1313132110813131515161816232116161511139
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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 12 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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