
Surf Forecasts:
Hope Beach surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 7,672 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period with SW 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 (Jul 15) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 16s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
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 on the cards for Hope Beach. We’ve got a serious run of swell coming, but it’s a classic case of knowing when to paddle out and when to watch from the sand.
The first real standout hits us on Wednesday afternoon, the 15th of July. The water’s sitting at 53°, which is a touch cooler than average for this time of year, so you’ll want a decent wetsuit. We’re looking at a solid 13ft SW swell, packing a massive punch of energy (7987). The wind is a light cross-off from the WSW, keeping things clean. But honestly, this is a big boy’s wave. At that size, it’s only for experienced surfers, and even then, it’s going to be a handful.
The true magic window opens up on Thursday morning, the 16th of July. It drops to a much more manageable 6ft SSW swell, with a beautiful long period of 16 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, and with a light offshore NNW wind, the conditions will be excellent. Clean, lined-up waves. This is the pick of the early period. The afternoon goes glassy with a 5ft swell, but slightly smaller.
Friday the 17th keeps the quality high. A 6ft SSW swell and a stiff offshore NNW wind at 12 mph will see the waves holding up well for experienced surfers. The morning is the go.
The swell slowly backs off through the weekend into early next week, but the offshore winds stick around. Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th offer smaller, clean waves in the 3ft to 3ft range – good for a longboard or a funboard, but not a standout.
After a flat spell from Monday the 20th to Wednesday the 22nd, with only tiny, ordinary waves, things start to look interesting again. Thursday the 23rd is a write-off with onshore and cross-onshore winds, so give that a miss.
Now, looking further ahead to Saturday the 25th of July, we get a big pulse of 8ft S swell (3697 energy). The wind is cross-off, so it could be clean, but at that size, it’s pushing into expert territory. It’s worth watching.
The other big one to circle is Monday the 27th of July. A massive 12ft SSW swell (8933 energy) is forecast. The wind is cross-off from the WSW, so it might be clean, but again, this is a monster. Only for the pros. Tuesday the 28th is messy and not worth it.
The tail end of the window, Wednesday the 29th of July, offers a nice return to form with a 6ft S swell, clean offshore winds, and glassy conditions in the afternoon. A solid, fun option to finish the period.
So, to sum it up: the absolute best bet is Thursday morning, the 16th of July. That 6ft SSW groundswell with offshore winds will be clean, powerful, and the best trade-off of size and quality. The Friday morning is a close second. The bigger stuff on the 25th and 27th is for experts only, but it’s there.
Stay safe, and keep an eye on the forecast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
6516 | 7277 | 1793 | 1106 | 1450 | 1821 | 974 | 678 | 361 | 386 | 339 | 198 | 151 | 95 | 82 | 71 | 63 | 60 | 111 | 85 | 42 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | glassy | off | off |
High Tide | 7:11PM0.78m | 10:50AM0.42m | 8:04PM0.72m | 11:29AM0.44m | 8:56PM0.64m | 11:57AM0.47m | 9:49PM0.56m | 12:18PM0.50m | 10:45PM0.48m | 12:37PM0.53m | 11:47PM0.42m | 12:55PM0.57m | 00:58AM0.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:18AM-0.00m | 1:09PM0.41m | 4:06AM0.05m | 2:33PM0.41m | 4:45AM0.11m | 4:05PM0.40m | 5:14AM0.17m | 5:36PM0.38m | 5:33AM0.22m | 6:58PM0.34m | 5:44AM0.26m | 8:04PM0.29m | 5:54AM0.29m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | |
4:53 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:59 | — | 5:00 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 13 |
Feels °C | 11 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 8 |
1471 | 1665 | 1793 | 1106 | 1450 | 1821 | 974 | 678 | 361 | 386 | 339 | 198 | 151 | 77 | 52 | 34 | 63 | 60 | 111 | 85 | 25 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 15 | SE 18 | S 17 | SSE 16 | SE 17 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 5 | SW 6 | SW 12 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 12 | 142 | 51 | 73 | 65 | 62 | 95 | 82 | 71 | 33 | 20 | 4 | 9 | 36 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 18 | — | ESE 17 | ESE 17 | S 22 | S 20 | SSW 18 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ENE 10 | S 15 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | 30 | 29 | 9 | 30 | 65 | 55 | 51 | 49 | 29 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 42 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 15 | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — | NW 2 | NW 3 | NNW 3 | — | — | — | NNW 2 | — | — | NNW 2 | NNW 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | NNW 3 |
6516 | 7277 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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