Surf Forecasts:
Hope Beach surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 9,490 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. 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 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) 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 0.8m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hope Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's chew the fat about what's happening at Hope Beach over the next couple of weeks. It's been a slow start, so don't expect miracles right away. The first few days are pretty flat and dull for paddle surfing.
The big one, the one you need to circle on the calendar, is Saturday, August 22nd in the afternoon. I know it's a week and a half out, but seriously, look at this. The combined energy of all the swells is a massive 12172, which is just a wall of water. We're looking at a solid 15 ft swell from the SW, which is a great direction for this spot. The wind is a light breeze blowing cross-off, so it will be glassy and clean. But here's the thing – any wave over 8 ft is big, and this one is 15 ft on the face. This is strictly for the big-wave experts. For everyone else, it's a spectator sport.
Before that big day, there's a long quiet spell. From now until the morning of the 22nd, the swell is tiny, mostly under 2 ft with long periods but no real push. The water temp is a chilly 52°, which is about 1° colder than usual for this time of year – not crazy, but you'll want a solid wetsuit.
As we move into the end of August, we get a small taste. Monday, August 31st morning looks promising. There's a clean 3 ft SSW swell with a very long 18 second period. That long period means the waves will have good shape and power, but you'll get long waits between sets. The wind is a light breeze, cross-off, so expect some nice, clean lines.
Then, the next big highlight is Tuesday, September 1st morning. This is another one for the advanced crew. We've got a solid 7 ft S swell on the way, with combined energy of 2541. The wind is light and cross-off, so the surface will be smooth. That swell size is right on the limit for experienced surfers. It's a long way out, so keep an eye on it, but it's got potential.
In between, you'll see some swells in the 3 ft to 4 ft range, but the wind often swings onshore, chopping the surface up. A couple of mornings have offshore breezes, but the swell is too weak to do much with.
So, to wrap it up: Don't rush down there this week. The two days to keep an eye on are Saturday, August 22nd for a massive, expert-only groundswell, and Tuesday, September 1st for another powerful, clean session for those with the skills. Everything else is a bit of a wait-and-see.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Thu night, fresh winds from the W by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | S 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 6 | SSE 7 |
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97 | 95 | 64 | 59 | 53 | 123 | 122 | 169 | 582 | 1376 | 9490 | 1059 | 693 | 490 | 642 | 294 | 242 | 176 | 157 | 130 | 168 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:36AM0.59m | 1:25AM0.37m | 12:10PM0.61m | 2:33AM0.36m | 12:49PM0.63m | 3:25AM0.36m | 1:33PM0.65m | 4:08AM0.37m | 2:19PM0.67m | 4:47AM0.37m | 3:06PM0.68m | 5:26AM0.38m | 3:52PM0.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:21PM0.23m | 4:43AM0.34m | 8:07PM0.20m | 5:14AM0.35m | 8:50PM0.18m | 6:01AM0.35m | 9:33PM0.16m | 6:56AM0.35m | 10:15PM0.14m | 7:51AM0.35m | 10:57PM0.13m | 8:45AM0.34m | 11:38PM0.12m | ||||||||
6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Feels °C | 14 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | S 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
97 | 12 | 14 | 59 | 53 | 123 | 95 | 169 | 582 | 1376 | 2682 | 1059 | 693 | 490 | 642 | 294 | 242 | 176 | 157 | 87 | 82 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | ENE 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | SSW 19 | SW 14 | SSW 6 | — | — | S 19 | S 18 | SSW 16 | — | S 21 | S 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
11 | 95 | 21 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 122 | 54 | 36 | — | — | 266 | 304 | 452 | — | 9 | 30 | 31 | 26 | 50 | 71 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | E 14 | SSW 18 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 16 | E 15 | NE 7 | SE 14 | E 14 | SE 16 |
6 | 4 | 64 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | N 3 | N 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 2 | NNW 3 | SW 4 | W 3 | WSW 7 | SW 15 | W 3 | W 3 | WNW 2 | N 3 | N 3 | NW 3 | SW 4 | S 4 | S 6 | SSE 7 |
3 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 7 | 101 | 9490 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 22 | 25 | 130 | 168 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 33 | 508 | 39 | 11 | 7 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 39 | 11 | 11 | 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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