Hope Beach surf break

Hope Beach surfForecast / TAS – East Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Tuesday 10 Mar 2026 AEDT
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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
17.7° C
(Which is 2.3°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 10) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hope Beach in the next 12 days are 2.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 15) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 11) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 10th Mar)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 13th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 15th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hope Beach over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue night, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the SW by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
3
3
0
4
4
1
3
2
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
SSE
0.6
SSW
0.4
SSE
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
1.5
SW
1.9
SW
2.3
SSW
2
SSW
1.7
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
1.7
S
2.5
S
2.3
S
1.6
S
1.2
SSW
1
S
0.8
SSW
Period(s) (?)131212111111768121020191817181615141313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)98965660313123725257510726329108547411689386428451216605345225
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNE
15
ENE
15
NNW
15
WNW
20
SSW
20
WNW
30
WSW
40
SW
30
WSW
20
SW
20
SW
10
NNW
5
NNE
15
SSE
10
N
5
S
15
S
5
WNW
5
N
10
SE
5
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
offglassoncross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
glassoncross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:29PM
0.39
12:27AM
0.61
3:21PM
0.39
1:16AM
0.63
4:04PM
0.40
2:08AM
0.65
4:43PM
0.41
3:00AM
0.67
5:21PM
0.42
3:52AM
0.68
6:01PM
0.43
4:45AM
0.69
6:40PM
0.46
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:13PM
0.37
8:27AM
0.17
6:06PM
0.37
9:13AM
0.15
7:07PM
0.37
9:59AM
0.13
8:08PM
0.36
10:44AM
0.11
9:09PM
0.35
11:28AM
0.10
10:10PM
0.34
12:11PM
0.09
11:14PM
0.32
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Sunrise6:58--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:03--7:05--7:05--
Sunset-7:39--7:38--7:37--7:35--7:32--7:31--7:30-
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C161920191814121412131716111514121414131616
Feels °C (?)151718171385547121391111111114121416
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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 12 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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