
Surf Forecasts:
Hope Beach surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with 4,533 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s. 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hope Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at what’s coming up for us here. The water’s sitting at about 52°, which is a touch cooler than the norm for this time of year, but nothing too wild.
We’re looking at a bit of a slow start, with the first real action kicking off on Monday the 27th. Hope Beach is the only spot in the game, and it’s inconsistent, so you gotta be patient. The afternoon on Monday sees a clean 4 ft SSW swell, with a lovely long 15-second period. That’s proper groundswell, and with a light offshore breeze from the NNW, it’ll be smooth. The combined energy is moderate (658), so it’s not a beast, but it’s a fun, clean wave. Expect some company, as crowds are “sometimes” here.
Tuesday the 28th brings a bit more wind, but it’s still offshore. The morning has a fresh 22 mph Northerly, which will keep it clean, but the 4 ft SSW swell (850 combined energy) might be a bit tricky under that strong breeze. The afternoon settles down to a moderate 12 mph NNW breeze, with a 4 ft SSW swell (573 energy). Both sessions are clean, but the morning is more for the hardy.
Then things get interesting. The 29th and 30th of July are a washout. We’ve got a big, messy cross-shore wind and a lumpy, 8 ft to 12 ft SW swell. That’s too much juice for the conditions, and the combined energy is through the roof (3549, 3105). It’s a no-go for surfing; you’d be better off kiting if you’re into that.
Friday the 31st brings a glimmer. The morning is clean but small – a 2 ft SSW swell (215 energy) with a cross-offshore breeze. It’s just surfable. The *real* standout is the afternoon. Glassy conditions, not a breath of wind, and a clean 5 ft SSW swell (1162 energy). That’s a beautiful window for a session.
The best of the lot, and I mean the best, drops on Saturday the 1st of August. The afternoon is where it’s at. A light 3 mph offshore, a fantastic 5 ft SSW swell with an 18-second period, and the combined energy hits 1671. That’s a strong, clean, powerful wave. It’s calling for experienced surfers, so if you’ve got the skills, this is your time. The morning is also a solid option, with a 3 ft, 17-second swell (891 energy) and a moderate offshore.
Sunday the 2nd drops off a bit, with a stronger offshore wind making it tricky. The morning is clean but the wind is up. Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th are mixed, with Tuesday afternoon giving us another glassy moment on the 4th, with a 4 ft SSW swell (830 energy).
Now, the real dark horse is Wednesday the 5th of August. The morning has a solid 6 ft SSW swell with an 18-second period and a light offshore breeze. The energy is strong (1858), and it’s clean. That’s another one for the experienced crew.
After that, it’s a slow fade. The swell drops and the wind turns, with a few clean but small days on the 7th and 8th of August. There’s a glimmer on the 11th of August, with a clean 4 ft SW swell, but the period is a short 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit weak and messy.
So, to wrap it up: the standout is Saturday the 1st of August afternoon. The backup is Wednesday the 5th of August morning. Get out there when you can.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | S 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
612 | 497 | 817 | 543 | 568 | 3512 | 3085 | 939 | 616 | 367 | 153 | 119 | 658 | 199 | 589 | 1377 | 2003 | 817 | 452 | 305 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:20PM0.71m | 7:02AM0.36m | 5:03PM0.71m | 7:46AM0.36m | 5:46PM0.71m | 8:26AM0.37m | 6:29PM0.70m | 9:02AM0.40m | 7:14PM0.68m | 9:36AM0.43m | 8:04PM0.64m | 10:09AM0.47m | 9:01PM0.59m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:23AM0.12m | 9:28AM0.34m | 1:05AM0.11m | 10:18AM0.34m | 1:45AM0.10m | 11:15AM0.35m | 2:21AM0.11m | 12:21PM0.36m | 2:56AM0.11m | 1:36PM0.36m | 3:30AM0.13m | 2:57PM0.34m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | |
5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 7 |
Feels °C | 13 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 0 | -2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | ESE 13 | ESE 14 | SSW 14 | SE 14 | SSW 13 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
612 | 497 | 817 | 543 | 568 | 17 | 20 | 178 | 46 | 131 | 153 | 65 | 339 | 199 | 589 | 1377 | 2003 | 817 | 452 | 305 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | ESE 13 | SE 16 | — | SE 14 | ESE 14 | SE 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 |
40 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 17 | 10 | — | 53 | 71 | 46 | 121 | 119 | 46 | 103 | 125 | 104 | 75 | 51 | 138 | 104 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | — | NE 8 | SE 13 | SE 16 | — | — | — | SE 11 | SE 13 | SE 8 | S 20 | S 18 | SE 11 | SE 12 | — | SE 10 | — | SSW 20 |
6 | 1 | — | 2 | 27 | 10 | — | — | — | 19 | 44 | 31 | 119 | 163 | 177 | 190 | — | 17 | — | 37 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 2 | N 4 | NNE 4 | N 3 | NW 3 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | W 3 | W 3 | SSW 12 | — | NNW 2 | — | N 3 | NNE 4 | NNW 3 | WSW 4 |
1 | 12 | 25 | 6 | 3 | 3512 | 3085 | 939 | 616 | 367 | 1 | 3 | 658 | — | 1 | — | 5 | 13 | 6 | 47 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 1210 | 582 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 571 | 17 |
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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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