
Surf Forecasts:
Hope Beach surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 5,973 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) 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 1.4m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hope Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu for Hope Beach over the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the good news is there’s actually some swell on the way. The first decent window kicks off on Saturday morning, August 8th. We’re looking at clean 3 ft waves from the SSW with a solid 16-second period. The wind is light and offshore from the N, which is exactly what you want. The water is sitting at 52°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing weird there. The combined energy is moderate (411), so there’s enough push to get you moving. This is the pick of the early period – a proper little groundswell for a weekend session.
The waves hold up pretty well into Saturday afternoon, staying clean with similar size and period, and a light cross-off breeze. Not a huge drop in quality.
Things get a bit small and messy on Sunday, and then Monday through Wednesday we see a building swell, but the wind turns nasty. By Wednesday afternoon (August 12th), the swell is 4 ft and the energy is getting strong (1113), but that cross-off wind is just enough to keep it from being perfect. By Thursday (August 13th), the swell pushes up to 5 ft in the morning and 6 ft in the afternoon, with even stronger energy (1689). The wind is still cross-off, keeping it clean enough for a surf, but it’s getting more powerful.
Now, here’s the big one. Friday, August 14th is a no-go for paddling. The swell jumps to 12 ft from the SW in the afternoon. The energy is huge (7731). That is way too big for this break. If you’re a kite surfer, this is your window, but for a regular surfer, it’s a stay-on-the-beach day.
The real standout for the experienced crew comes on Saturday morning, August 15th. The swell drops back to a very manageable 6 ft from the SSW, with a 15-second period, and the wind goes glassy offshore from the NNW. The energy is still strong (1431), and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. Clean, powerful, and offshore.
After that, we’ve got a long stretch of cleaner but smaller surf. Sunday and Monday mornings (August 16th and 17th) offer 3 ft and 3 ft waves with light offshore winds, and Tuesday morning (August 18th) looks similar with 3 ft and a long 18-second period. The energy is moderate (608), so the sets will be a bit spaced out, but the paddle out will be easy. Good for a longboard or a funboard.
The last week of the forecast (from August 19th onward) is very inconsistent. The swell drops hard, down to 2 ft to 2 ft, and the wind is often fresh or moderate. It’s small and choppy, not really worth getting excited about, though Friday morning (August 21st) tries to lift again with a clean 3 ft wave and 18-second period, but the energy is only moderate (628). It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it.
To sum it up: Saturday morning, August 8th is the best early bet for a fun, clean session. But if you’re after the power and the cleanest conditions, Saturday morning, August 15th is the true standout for the experienced surfer.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the SW by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
371 | 270 | 183 | 69 | 60 | 539 | 700 | 534 | 284 | 188 | 534 | 632 | 803 | 1085 | 1608 | 1294 | 1663 | 2742 | 2226 | 5973 | 5438 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:25PM0.76m | 4:53AM0.42m | 3:18PM0.78m | 6:02AM0.41m | 4:12PM0.79m | 7:04AM0.41m | 5:07PM0.78m | 7:58AM0.41m | 6:00PM0.75m | 8:43AM0.42m | 6:54PM0.70m | 9:21AM0.44m | 7:48PM0.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:10PM0.02m | 8:25AM0.35m | 11:10PM-0.01m | 9:16AM0.36m | 00:08AM-0.01m | 10:09AM0.37m | 1:02AM0.00m | 11:08AM0.37m | 1:51AM0.04m | 12:14PM0.37m | 2:35AM0.09m | 1:27PM0.36m | 3:12AM0.15m | ||||||||
7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | |
— | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
Feels °C | 9 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
371 | 270 | 183 | 69 | 60 | 539 | 700 | 534 | 127 | 69 | 534 | 632 | 803 | 1085 | 1608 | 1294 | 1663 | 2742 | 2226 | 1740 | 1167 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SW 13 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 6 | E 12 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | E 9 | E 11 | E 11 | E 9 |
22 | 35 | 16 | 13 | 44 | 55 | 48 | 74 | 284 | 118 | 25 | 97 | 73 | 28 | 41 | 46 | 26 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | SSW 18 | ESE 8 | E 12 | E 12 | — | — | S 19 | E 10 | S 5 | SE 13 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 14 |
18 | 5 | 10 | 61 | 6 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 188 | 72 | 2 | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 10 | 9 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 2 | NE 4 | N 3 | NE 5 | ENE 7 | — | — | SW 4 | SW 5 | — | NNW 3 | W 3 | WSW 4 | W 4 | WNW 3 | NW 4 | W 3 | — | SW 15 | SW 15 |
— | 1 | 4 | 5 | 51 | 188 | — | — | 35 | 103 | — | 3 | 15 | 16 | 41 | 9 | 3 | 8 | — | 5973 | 5438 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 0 | 11 | 227 | 582 | 17 | 0 | 8 | 39 | 144 | 17 | 17 | 7 | 39 | 11 | 7 | 3 |
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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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