Hope Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.02° S 147.51° E

Issued: 3 am 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hope Beach sea temperature is
11.4° C

1.0°C colder than average for this time of year

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 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 28,857 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 1 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s 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 Wednesday (Jul 01) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hope Beach in the next 16 days are 7.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Wed 1st Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 5th Jul)23ft (7.0m) 18s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 5th Jul)23ft (7.0m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Wed night, strong winds from the WSW by Fri afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sat night, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat morning, calm by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
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5
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
S
15
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
18
2
SW
17
2.3
SW
15
3.5
SSW
14
4
SSW
16
7
SSW
18
3.5
S
17
3
S
16
2.1
S
16
1
SSW
14
1.3
S
14
1.1
S
14
1.4
SSW
17
1.4
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
60
121
115
58
51
128
751
2221
2326
4880
8168
28857
7629
4333
2104
443
659
476
1061
1111
669
Wind (km/h)
20
N
25
NNE
15
NE
20
NNW
25
WNW
20
NNW
15
WNW
40
WSW
35
WSW
45
WSW
40
SW
30
SW
10
WNW
5
ENE
10
NNW
10
NNW
5
ESE
10
NNW
15
NNW
15
NNW
10
NNW
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
off
off
glassy
off
off
off
off
High Tide
6:47PM0.71m
10:44AM0.37m
7:29PM0.70m
10:59AM0.39m
8:13PM0.68m
11:21AM0.43m
9:03PM0.65m
11:47AM0.47m
10:00PM0.61m
12:17PM0.52m
11:07PM0.56m
12:51PM0.58m
00:24AM0.51m
Low Tide
3:01AM0.09m
11:30AM0.37m
3:38AM0.09m
12:57PM0.39m
4:12AM0.09m
2:29PM0.40m
4:46AM0.10m
4:02PM0.39m
5:22AM0.11m
5:30PM0.35m
6:00AM0.14m
6:52PM0.29m
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7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
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4:45
4:45
4:45
4:45
4:46
4:46
4:47
 mm
1
2
Temp °C
14
14
12
14
12
10
11
10
7
8
8
9
9
9
8
8
9
8
11
13
11
Feels °C
11
9
7
9
6
5
4
1
-1
-2
-1
1
6
7
5
6
7
6
7
9
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
S
15
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
E
7
0.5
E
9
0.5
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
18
0.2
E
9
0.1
E
10
7
SSW
18
3.5
S
17
3
S
16
2.1
S
16
1.1
S
10
1.3
S
14
1.1
S
14
1.4
SSW
17
1.4
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
16
Energy kJ
60
121
115
27
44
128
751
6
2
28857
7629
4333
2104
235
659
476
1061
1111
669
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
7
0.4
E
7
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
19
0.4
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.2
E
10
1.7
S
10
1
SSW
14
0.1
S
24
0.8
S
19
0.5
S
8
0.4
SSE
10
0.2
S
9
Energy kJ
8
15
20
58
33
74
24
4
8
527
443
11
475
30
30
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
11
0.1
NE
11
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.2
E
7
0.3
E
9
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
11
Energy kJ
13
5
26
51
4
15
3
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
3
0.5
NNE
4
0.3
NW
2
0.4
NNW
3
2
SW
17
2.3
SW
15
3.5
SSW
14
4
SSW
16
4.5
S
18
1.1
S
5
Energy kJ
3
8
1
3
2221
2326
4880
8168
14000
69
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
3
1
1
6
1
3
4
5
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
0
15
0
0
39
0
8
771
17
579
455
7
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in East Coast of Tasmania
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
2
3
1
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
2
8
4
7
5
5
5
6
6
4
5
9
9
7
5
4
4
4
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
7
5
7
5
6
6
4
5
6
9
7
9
7
5
6
7
9
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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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