Hope Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.02° S 147.51° E

Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hope Beach sea temperature is
11.5°C
0.2° 

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 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 8,673 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 7PM. 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 27th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 30th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 30th Aug)15ft (4.5m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for Hope Beach.

Straight up, the first few days are a write-off. We’ve got a big, messy, cross-shore wind blowing on Wednesday the 26th, and the swell is a chaotic 10ft with a short period, just a washing machine out there. The combined energy is a massive 1276, but it’s all for nothing – the conditions are poor. You’d be fighting a losing battle.

Things turn around on Thursday the 27th. The wind goes offshore on the morning, light and clean, with a 3ft S swell. It’s small, but it’s clean. The real treat is Thursday afternoon: glassy conditions, a little 3ft ESE swell, and the combined energy is a modest 306. It’s not going to be epic, but it’ll be the first real surf of the week, and it’ll feel good.

Friday the 28th is a step back, with a long 18-second period SSW swell but fresh cross-shore winds spoiling it. The energy is still there (704), but the chop makes it a no-go for me.

The bright spot in the first week is Sunday the 30th of August. The swell is pumping 13ft from the SW with a 13-second period, and the combined energy is a whopping 7776. But, and it’s a big but, that’s too big for this break. Only for the experts, and even then, it’s a beast. The early morning is clean with light winds, so if you’re a seasoned charger, that’s your window.

Now, the real standout. Monday the 31st of August. As the swell drops to a more manageable 5ft from the SSW, we get a pristine 18-second period groundswell. The morning is offshore with a light breeze, and the afternoon goes glassy. The combined energy is a solid 2246. This is the best on offer – clean, lined-up, and well-shaped. Keep an eye on the crowds, because Hope Beach can get busy, but the quality will be worth it.

The first week of September starts rough. Tuesday the 1st and Wednesday the 2nd are blown out by strong winds, despite the swell being there. The conditions are poor, so don’t bother.

Looking further out, Thursday the 4th of September is a bit of a write-off due to fresh winds, but Friday the 5th of September has a 6ft SSW swell with a 17-second period. The swell energy is 1980, but the wind is cross-off and a bit strong, so it’s marginal.

The next real event is Monday the 7th of September. We’re looking at a 7ft SSW swell, 13-second period, with clean cross-off winds. The energy is 1523, and it’s rated excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a solid, reliable option in the second week.

Tuesday the 8th of September is also a cracker. A 4ft S swell with a very long 18-second period hits with offshore winds. The combined energy is 1446, and the conditions are clean. This is a long-range standout, but it’s a bit off, so it’s promising but not a sure thing. The long period means it’ll be better at a point or reef, but Hope Beach is a beach break, so it might be a bit straight.

The last few days, the 9th and 10th of September, offer small, clean waves with offshore winds, but nothing to get too excited about. The swell is small, and the energy is dropping.

So, to wrap it up: the best wave of the entire run is Monday the 31st of August. Get out there early. The second best is the early morning of Sunday the 30th for the big-wave crew, and then Tuesday the 8th of September for a long-period, clean session further out.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Wed morning, calm by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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SSW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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629
202
154
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216
373
433
288
429
849
3197
6250
5918
6623
966
1447
964
534
491
3057
Wind (km/h)
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SW
35
SW
5
NW
15
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WSW
15
WSW
25
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30
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High Tide
4:39PM0.69m
6:42AM0.41m
5:26PM0.68m
7:18AM0.43m
6:16PM0.65m
7:54AM0.47m
7:10PM0.61m
8:29AM0.51m
8:11PM0.57m
9:07AM0.55m
9:22PM0.52m
9:46AM0.59m
10:41PM0.48m
Low Tide
00:18AM0.12m
10:41AM0.33m
00:55AM0.12m
11:45AM0.32m
1:32AM0.14m
12:53PM0.31m
2:07AM0.17m
2:05PM0.28m
2:43AM0.21m
3:19PM0.25m
3:21AM0.25m
4:32PM0.20m
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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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