Hope Beach surf break

Hope Beach surfForecast / TAS – East Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Tuesday 26 May 2026 AEST
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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
13.5° C
(Which is 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 Wednesday (May 27) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hope Beach in the next 16 days are 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Friday (May 29) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 27th May)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Best Surf 4PM (Sun 31st May)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 31st May)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
2
0
1
1
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
1
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SE
8
1.6
SE
8
2.1
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.6
E
8
0.7
S
16
1.2
E
12
1
E
12
0.8
E
11
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.8
E
10
0.9
E
10
1
E
10
0.9
E
11
1.7
WSW
13
0.7
E
11
0.9
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
350
267
579
353
341
245
413
273
155
104
89
54
125
161
218
184
928
110
260
378
322
Wind (km/h)
20
SE
20
SE
15
SSE
15
ENE
15
E
5
ENE
10
ENE
5
NE
5
NNW
15
NNE
15
NE
15
NNE
5
SSW
20
S
15
SW
15
W
15
W
15
WNW
10
NNW
10
SE
25
N
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
3:38PM0.58m
3:14AM0.40m
3:54PM0.62m
4:25AM0.37m
4:16PM0.65m
5:41AM0.36m
4:43PM0.67m
7:01AM0.35m
5:14PM0.69m
8:30AM0.36m
5:48PM0.69m
6:26PM0.70m
Low Tide
10:23PM0.30m
8:45AM0.26m
11:11PM0.25m
9:01AM0.29m
11:54PM0.20m
9:19AM0.31m
00:37AM0.16m
9:37AM0.34m
1:20AM0.13m
9:47AM0.36m
2:04AM0.11m
2:48AM0.10m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:24
7:26
7:26
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:30
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4:47
4:46
4:45
4:45
4:45
4:44
4:44
1
2
1
1
6
2
1
7
3
10
5
2
Temp °C
11
11
13
15
15
14
15
15
14
15
15
15
14
14
13
13
14
13
12
12
11
6
7
13
14
14
12
14
15
15
11
13
13
14
11
10
9
11
10
10
9
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
1.7
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1
ESE
7
1.2
E
12
1
E
12
0.8
E
11
1
E
8
0.5
S
13
0.9
ENE
8
0.8
E
10
0.9
E
10
1
E
10
0.9
E
11
0.9
E
11
0.7
E
11
0.9
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
12
Energy kJ
273
192
201
353
232
117
413
273
155
134
89
101
125
161
218
184
181
110
260
378
322
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
12
0.7
E
12
0.6
E
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
S
13
0.7
S
16
0.5
S
15
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
S
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
11
0.4
SW
5
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.6
E
11
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
10
Energy kJ
104
148
115
135
85
245
110
56
78
104
54
47
46
12
6
42
67
82
76
48
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
17
1
SSE
7
0.6
E
12
0.5
E
12
0.6
E
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
12
0.3
ENE
11
0.3
ENE
10
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
17
0.2
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
SW
4
0.2
E
14
0.2
S
20
0.4
ESE
13
Energy kJ
51
114
110
71
123
14
51
14
24
20
6
5
21
34
5
15
30
56
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SE
8
1.6
SE
8
2.1
ESE
8
1.6
E
8
1.8
ENE
12
1.7
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.6
NE
10
0.4
SSW
3
0.4
SSW
4
0.8
SW
4
0.4
WSW
3
1.7
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
4
0.6
W
3
0.5
W
3
Energy kJ
350
267
579
341
944
370
275
452
3
6
23
3
928
20
8
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
4
3
2
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
Distance (km)
227
19
19
227
19
19
19
0
0
0
0
19
15
0
60
89
60
60
19
0
15
Best forecast wave conditions in East Coast of Tasmania
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
4
3
3
2
1
1
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
9
6
7
7
9
6
7
7
6
5
5
5
5
4
4
7
5
5
6
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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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