Hope Beach surf break

Hope Beach surfForecast / TAS – East Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Monday 30 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
16.9° C
(Which is 2.2°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 31) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. 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 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 04) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 31) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 31st Mar)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Best Surf 2PM (Sat 4th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 4th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu night, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu night, calm by Sat afternoon).

Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Mon
06
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
3
1
3
2
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
S
1.5
S
1.4
S
1.1
S
0.8
S
0.6
S
0.4
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.6
SSW
1
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.5
S
1.7
S
1.4
S
1.1
S
0.9
S
0.5
S
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
Period(s) (?)131616141312111716161414131615131211151317
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)564113494046921210342588619135768249911311258673347195109184286
Wind
(km/h)
15
N
15
N
15
NE
25
N
20
N
20
SW
10
WNW
15
NNW
15
W
35
SW
25
WSW
10
SW
15
W
10
NW
15
SSE
10
NNW
15
NNE
30
ENE
25
NNE
30
N
30
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
onoffcross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:48AM
0.57
7:12PM
0.50
6:43AM
0.52
7:33PM
0.53
7:42AM
0.48
7:56PM
0.56
8:48AM
0.44
8:21PM
0.59
10:02AM
0.41
8:48PM
0.61
11:24AM
0.40
9:20PM
0.62
12:56PM
0.39
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:48PM
0.34
12:43PM
0.19
12:49AM
0.31
1:07PM
0.24
1:49AM
0.27
1:28PM
0.28
2:47AM
0.24
1:47PM
0.32
3:41AM
0.20
2:02PM
0.35
4:34AM
0.18
2:15PM
0.38
5:23AM
0.16
2:24PM
0.39
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Mon
06
Sunrise-7:24--7:24--7:26--7:26--7:28--7:28--7:31-
Sunset--7:02--7:01--7:00--6:58--6:55--6:54--6:52
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
light rain
clear
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---------2-----------
Temp. °C172026222124191521181213121113131116141521
Feels °C (?)1617231817201712171458589108109916
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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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