Hope Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.02° S 147.51° E

Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 16 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hope Beach sea temperature is
12.4°C
0.7° 

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 16 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 10,169 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 15s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 16th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 15s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 16th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 19th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright my friends, let's get into this forecast and figure out when we get wet. We’ve got a real mixed bag coming over the next couple of weeks, so let's take it day by day.

The first few days are all about the solid, building SW groundswell. We get a sizeable bump Thursday afternoon with that swell hitting 4.5m and a W cross-off. The water temp is sitting right on the 54° mark which is pretty normal for the time of year, so no surprises there. It's the biggest and most powerful swell in this first push, the kinda surf that gets your heart pounding. The energy is massive, off the charts, a solid 9655 on the dial. But look, it’s big. Way too big for the average punter, this is for the heavy crew only. One bad take-off and you could be in a world of pain.

Friday it backs off a touch, still a couple metres of SSW swell, but still solid. But we have to get through Saturday, and that’s just a blowout. The wind whips around from the SSW at 30 km/h, and it all just gets messy. Lumpy, bumpy, and big.

Then we hit a bit of a lull. The surf drops, but the wind stays messy Sunday, and Monday is definitely a “check your ego” type of day with big, stormy surf. We’re looking at solid 3.5m waves and fresh, cross-shore winds, so unless you’re a glutton for punishment, give it a rest. The rest of that week is still a write-off for anything decent, just small and jumbled.

Now, fast forward to Wednesday the 30th of September. This is where the ocean finally comes back to life. The wind goes dead, and I mean dead. It's glassy dawn patrol, with just a whisper of wind. More importantly, there’s a new, long-period SW groundswell. This is a very special day. The waves are clean, lined up, and pushing a well-overhead 2.3m in the afternoon. The period is a long 18 seconds, so it won’t be breaking with much punch at the beach, but if you’ve got a point or reef, this will be the day. It's one of those clean, slow, and bluebird days that we live for, and the perfect reward after the week of churn.

After that, there’s a fade back to small stuff. A few tiny days of clean but weak waves to finish up the run.

So, if you've got any juice left, hold out for that Wednesday. It's a less certain call given how far away it is, but it’s the one I'd be circling on the calendar. From the look of things, that’s the best conditions we’ll get, and a classic “you should have been there” day. This is Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the WNW by Sun night).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2734
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1667
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2083
2428
1479
1091
1404
10169
3303
1047
594
1438
5186
9237
2905
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Wind (km/h)
25
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High Tide
00:52AM0.38m
10:22AM0.61m
2:03AM0.39m
11:07AM0.62m
2:41AM0.39m
11:56AM0.63m
3:07AM0.40m
12:47PM0.64m
3:35AM0.40m
1:39PM0.65m
4:05AM0.42m
2:30PM0.66m
Low Tide
2:53AM0.38m
6:32PM0.17m
3:28AM0.38m
7:17PM0.16m
4:32AM0.39m
8:01PM0.15m
5:40AM0.38m
8:43PM0.14m
6:47AM0.37m
9:24PM0.13m
7:51AM0.36m
10:05PM0.12m
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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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