
Surf Forecasts:
Hope Beach surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 8,044 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore 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 (Sep 15) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hope Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Look, it’s a bit of a slow burner this stretch, and we’ve got a fair gap of nothing much to start with. The first proper surf recommendation doesn't kick off until Sunday the 13th, so you can pretty much write off the first couple of days for anything decent.
Alright, let’s get into it. For Sunday the 13th afternoon at Hope Beach, we’re looking at a clean 3ft SSW groundswell, with a long period of 15 seconds. The combined swell energy is moderate at 491, and with a light cross-off breeze, it’ll be tidy. The water temp is sitting at 54°F, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing too crazy there.
Monday the 14th is a bit of a letdown. You’ve got some tiny, surfable waves in the morning – 2ft with a 13-second period – but the energy is weak (106) and it’s just ordinary. The afternoon drops to 1ft, and it’s poor. Tuesday the 15th is a write-off. The swell jumps to 5ft in the morning and 7ft in the afternoon from the SSW, but the wind is howling and cross-shore, creating a lumpy mess. The combined energy is high (1072 and 1694), but the quality is terrible. Wednesday the 16th sees the swell pumping to 10ft from the SSW, with a long 16-second period and very strong energy (3792). But with strong cross-shore winds, it’s only marginal at best and really only for the experts who don’t mind a battle. Thursday the 17th looks a bit better with clean 5ft SSW swell, but still marginal with cross-off winds. The energy is moderate to strong (1016-1060).
Now, here’s where things get interesting. Friday the 18th is a standout. We’ve got a solid 7ft S swell with a long 17-second period, and offshore winds from the NW in the morning. The combined energy is strong at 2590, and it’s clean. The afternoon drops to 6ft from the SSW with a cross-off breeze, but still clean. This is the best window of the first week. However, this spot is inconsistent, so don’t bank on it being perfect every set. Crowds are possible on the better days.
Saturday the 19th is another clean day with 4ft SSW swell in the morning, dropping to 3ft in the afternoon with gentle offshore winds. Nice and clean, but the energy is weak (494 and 293). Sunday the 20th is a mess – strong offshore winds in the morning make it hard to paddle into the 5ft short-period (7 seconds) swell, and the afternoon is a cross-shore disaster with rain. Not worth it.
Looking into the second week, things get a bit more promising but less certain. Monday the 21st has a clean 7ft SSW swell in the morning (energy 1743), but the afternoon sees a massive 18ft SW groundswell with 17-second period and incredibly strong energy of 21895. That’s too big for this break, so it’s a no-go for paddle surfing unless you’re a pro. Tuesday the 22nd morning is the real gem of the second week – a clean 7ft SSW groundswell with a long 16-second period, strong energy (2036), and gentle offshore winds. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets messy again.
Wednesday the 23rd morning brings clean 4ft SSW swell (energy 920) with light winds – very good. Thursday the 24th morning is poor with strong winds, but the afternoon cleans up with a 2ft SSW swell and moderate offshore winds (energy 305). Friday the 25th and Saturday the 26th are mostly poor, with onshore winds and messy conditions. Sunday the 27th is a complete washout with strong cross-onshore winds and a building 8ft SSW swell (energy 3643). Finally, Monday the 28th morning brings the best of the tail end: a clean 4ft SSW groundswell with a 16-second period, light winds (energy 923), and very good conditions.
So, to wrap it up, the standout sessions are Friday the 18th morning and Tuesday the 22nd morning. The first is more reliable being closer, the second is promising but a week out so keep an eye on it. Hope Beach is inconsistent, but when it comes together, it’s worth it. Stay safe out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 6°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Mon morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | ||||||||||||||
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 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
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213 | 99 | 65 | 230 | 994 | 2095 | 3611 | 4402 | 1707 | 6086 | 4533 | 1189 | 2241 | 2610 | 1708 | 752 | 421 | 347 | 154 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | off |
High Tide | 8:44AM0.56m | 10:01PM0.42m | 9:12AM0.58m | 11:25PM0.39m | 9:44AM0.60m | 00:52AM0.38m | 10:22AM0.61m | 2:03AM0.39m | 11:07AM0.62m | 2:41AM0.39m | 11:56AM0.63m | 3:07AM0.40m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:15AM0.31m | 3:51PM0.23m | 2:29AM0.34m | 4:50PM0.21m | 2:40AM0.37m | 5:43PM0.19m | 2:53AM0.38m | 6:32PM0.17m | 3:28AM0.38m | 7:17PM0.16m | 4:32AM0.39m | 8:01PM0.15m | |||||||
— | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 17 | 12 | 9 | 0 | -1 | -2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | E 13 | — | — | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
213 | 99 | 65 | 230 | 994 | 3 | — | — | 1707 | 1900 | 1090 | 1189 | 2241 | 2610 | 1708 | 752 | 421 | 347 | 154 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | S 19 | S 19 | S 18 | E 13 | E 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 16 | — | — | — | SE 14 | E 14 | SSW 10 |
1 | 7 | 27 | 6 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2133 | — | — | — | 7 | 4 | 19 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | E 14 | NE 6 | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 14 | ENE 8 |
4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | N 2 | WNW 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | S 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 3 | WNW 3 | — | — | NW 3 | N 3 | NW 3 | N 3 |
3 | 1 | 4 | 20 | 34 | 2095 | 3611 | 4402 | 767 | 6086 | 4533 | 2 | 4 | — | — | 5 | 1 | 3 | 6 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 39 | 571 | 17 | 964 | 110 | 227 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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