Hope Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.02° S 147.51° E

Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 29 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hope Beach sea temperature is
11.4° C
0.6° 

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 29 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with 2,136 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period with S 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s is also forecast. 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 1.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Thu 30th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf 1PM (Sat 1st Aug)5ft (1.5m) 18s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 1st Aug)6ft (1.8m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' for Hope Beach over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, Wednesday the 29th is a messy one. We've got a chunky 6ft SSW swell but it's coming in with a howling 16 mph west wind, so it's all chopped up and not worth paddling out.

The real action doesn't fire up until Friday the 31st. That morning, the swell drops to a tiny 2ft, but the wind swings light offshore from the NW, and the water is clean. It's small, but it's rideable. Then Friday afternoon, the magic happens – the wind goes glassy from the north at just 3 mph, and that 3ft SSW swell has a lovely 12-second period. It's glassy, clean, and just about perfect for a longboard or a funboard. The water is sitting at 53°F, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing crazy there.

Now, Saturday the 1st of August is the standout. The morning starts with a clean 4ft SSW swell and a gentle offshore from the NNW – it's looking real good. But the afternoon… that's the one. The wind drops to a glassy 3 mph from the NNE, and the swell pushes up to a solid 5ft from the SSW, with a long, powerful 18-second period. The combined energy is pumping at 1810 (moderate to strong wave energy). This is a proper groundswell with real grunt, and it'll be peeling down the beach. It's going to be a bit much for beginners, but for anyone with some experience, this is the best session of the window. Keep in mind, with a period that long, the sets will be a bit spaced out, but the waves will be clean and well-shaped. Crowds are possible here, so get there early.

Sunday the 2nd holds some decent options too. The morning is a bit mixed with a cross-offshore wind and a 5ft S swell, but the afternoon cleans up nicely with a 4ft SSW swell and a gentle offshore from the north. It's a good backup.

After that, the surf gets pretty small and inconsistent for a few days. Monday the 3rd through to Thursday the 7th of August are mostly small, weak, or blown out. There's a little bump on the 5th, but it's small and the wind is messy.

Then, we get a second pulse. Monday the 10th of August afternoon sees a 3ft S swell with a very long 23-second period and a clean offshore wind from the north. The energy is 1274 (moderate), so it's got some punch. Then Tuesday the 11th of August morning is the real highlight of the second week. Swell jumps to 5ft from the south, with an 18-second period, and a clean offshore from the NW at 16 mph. The combined energy is a massive 2866 (strong to very strong wave energy). This is a serious groundswell. It's a solid, powerful wave that will be best for experienced surfers only. The wind is offshore though, so it should be clean. The afternoon of the 11th is also solid, but a bit more on the cross-offshore side.

The back half of the second week gets messy again with strong winds and rough conditions, so your best bets are all locked in around that Saturday the 1st and that Tuesday the 11th.

Keep your eyes on the forecast, because things can change, but right now, that Saturday the 1st is the one to circle.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Wed morning, calm by Fri afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
Tuesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSW
17
3
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10
2.4
SSW
9
2.1
SSW
8
1.6
S
8
1
S
8
0.6
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.6
S
18
1.2
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
18
1.7
SSW
18
1.5
S
16
1.3
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16
0.9
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
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13
1.2
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
12
0.4
S
21
0.6
S
20
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1607
2080
900
589
334
123
117
169
230
731
1747
1895
1249
893
376
189
137
491
79
142
276
Wind (km/h)
25
W
40
WSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
15
W
15
WNW
15
NW
5
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
5
N
25
NNW
20
N
15
N
20
N
25
NNE
20
WSW
30
WSW
30
WSW
35
SW
15
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High Tide
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
10:44AM0.52m
10:07PM0.54m
11:21AM0.57m
11:24PM0.49m
Low Tide
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
4:05AM0.16m
4:19PM0.31m
4:42AM0.19m
5:39PM0.26m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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