Hope Beach surf break

Hope Beach surfForecast / TAS – East Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Thursday 07 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
14.8° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than 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 Friday (May 08) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 8th May)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 8th May)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 9th May)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu night, light winds from the NW by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
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
3
0
0
1
!
4
1
4
5
0
2
2
0
0
2
2
2
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
16
3
SSW
15
3
SSW
15
4
SW
14
2
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
13
3
SSW
13
3
SSW
14
2.2
S
14
1.8
S
13
1.2
SSW
13
1.2
S
10
1.2
S
10
0.6
S
21
0.8
S
19
0.7
S
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
632
1446
3549
4473
3545
6077
1366
1120
2480
3037
1949
1138
499
303
284
320
475
264
172
163
149
Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
20
W
35
WSW
35
SW
30
SW
15
WNW
10
WNW
20
SW
10
WNW
5
W
25
S
5
SSW
5
SSW
20
S
10
SSW
5
WNW
10
SE
10
N
15
NNE
25
NE
20
N
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
9:49PM0.66m
1:48PM0.43m
10:43PM0.65m
2:04PM0.46m
11:41PM0.64m
2:31PM0.49m
00:43AM0.63m
3:01PM0.54m
1:50AM0.60m
3:35PM0.59m
3:03AM0.56m
4:10PM0.64m
Low Tide
6:04AM0.09m
3:52PM0.42m
6:44AM0.08m
5:27PM0.41m
7:25AM0.07m
6:52PM0.39m
8:06AM0.08m
8:10PM0.35m
8:48AM0.10m
9:23PM0.29m
9:30AM0.14m
10:33PM0.21m
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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7:05
7:07
7:07
7:09
7:09
7:11
7:11
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5:06
5:05
5:04
5:01
5:00
5:00
4:59
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Temp °C
10
10
12
12
12
11
15
15
12
12
13
12
11
11
10
11
12
11
13
13
13
2
4
4
4
5
8
12
11
10
9
9
10
10
7
6
10
10
10
9
8
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
16
0.3
ENE
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
2.1
S
14
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
1.9
SSW
13
2.1
S
14
0.1
E
12
1.8
S
13
1.2
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
1.2
S
10
1.1
S
10
1
S
10
0.8
SSE
9
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
S
9
0.6
SSW
14
Energy kJ
632
1446
20
8
8
1858
2
2
1175
1731
3
1138
499
303
284
240
200
118
172
59
149
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.2
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
14
1.1
S
10
0.2
E
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
S
21
0.8
S
19
0.7
S
16
0.6
S
9
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
S
9
Energy kJ
35
20
7
2
4
230
16
178
320
475
264
59
163
42
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
14
0.3
ENE
14
0.3
SSE
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
11
Energy kJ
16
36
36
64
110
92
3
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSW
6
0.7
WSW
4
2.5
SSW
16
3
SSW
15
3
SSW
15
4
SW
14
2
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
13
3
SSW
13
3
SSW
14
2.2
S
14
1.2
S
10
0.4
NE
2
0.6
NE
5
Energy kJ
160
15
3549
4473
3545
6077
1366
1120
2480
3037
1949
257
1
18
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
1
3
1
4
1
4
5
1
3
1
1
1
2
3
2
1
4
1
Distance (km)
11
17
733
227
11
7
0
11
0
0
60
2
7
60
11
0
19
0
0
227
3
Best forecast wave conditions in East Coast of Tasmania
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
1
4
1
4
5
4
4
1
1
1
4
3
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
2
5
4
4
4
5
5
3
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
6
5
5
6
5
5
5
4
5
8
6
5
6
5
8
6
5
5
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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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