Hope Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.02° S 147.51° E

Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 23 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hope Beach sea temperature is
14.9°C
2.9° 

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 22 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 29 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 29 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 9,229 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 23 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s 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 Friday (Oct 23) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 18s period. 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 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 29) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Fri 23rd Oct)4ft (1.2m) 18s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 29th Oct)15ft (4.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 29th Oct)15ft (4.5m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Mon morning, calm by Wed night).

Friday
23
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
18
1.2
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.9
SW
8
1.2
SW
8
1.6
SW
9
1.6
SSW
7
0.9
SSW
10
1.2
SSW
11
1.4
SSW
12
1.8
SSW
13
4.5
SW
14
4.5
SSW
15
2.1
S
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
861
795
875
527
305
223
137
566
115
79
91
182
408
257
164
311
532
1058
8738
9128
2125
Wind (km/h)
20
N
30
SSE
10
ENE
5
ENE
20
SE
10
SSE
0
NNW
20
S
25
WSW
30
WSW
30
SW
20
W
20
W
30
W
25
WNW
25
WNW
15
WNW
20
SW
15
SW
15
SSE
10
NW
Wind State
cross-off
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cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross
on
cross-off
High Tide
4:58PM0.57m
5:57AM0.60m
6:08PM0.53m
6:33AM0.64m
7:24PM0.50m
7:11AM0.68m
8:48PM0.47m
7:52AM0.71m
10:17PM0.46m
8:37AM0.73m
11:52PM0.45m
9:27AM0.74m
1:24AM0.46m
Low Tide
11:08AM0.28m
11:25PM0.16m
12:13PM0.22m
00:05AM0.21m
1:17PM0.16m
00:45AM0.27m
2:21PM0.09m
1:26AM0.33m
3:25PM0.04m
2:06AM0.38m
4:29PM0.00m
2:49AM0.42m
5:33PM-0.02m
3:36AM0.45m
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Temp °C
26
28
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Feels °C
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12
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12
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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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