Hope Beach surf break

Hope Beach surfForecast / TAS – East Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Friday 22 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
13.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 22) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 18s period. 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 1.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) 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 1.9m 9s period and expected on Thursday (May 28) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 22nd May)5ft (1.6m) 18s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 22nd May)5ft (1.6m) 18s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 22nd May)5ft (1.6m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 92mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Fri
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
18
1.5
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
8
0.7
S
15
0.7
S
12
0.5
S
17
0.7
SSW
15
2.2
SE
7
2.2
ESE
8
1.9
ESE
8
2.2
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.3
E
9
1.1
E
9
1
E
9
1
E
10
1
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
961
1118
366
249
121
21
209
153
140
234
503
557
389
588
372
390
251
177
153
198
180
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
15
N
25
N
15
NNE
20
N
10
N
5
SE
5
W
5
S
15
S
5
ESE
30
E
25
ESE
15
E
25
ESE
20
ESE
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
10
SSW
5
SSW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
11:22PM0.63m
3:05PM0.49m
00:15AM0.56m
3:16PM0.51m
1:10AM0.50m
3:26PM0.54m
2:09AM0.45m
3:38PM0.58m
3:14AM0.40m
3:54PM0.62m
4:25AM0.37m
4:16PM0.65m
5:41AM0.36m
Low Tide
5:24PM0.47m
7:25AM0.08m
6:57PM0.44m
7:55AM0.13m
8:18PM0.40m
8:15AM0.18m
9:27PM0.36m
8:31AM0.22m
10:23PM0.30m
8:45AM0.26m
11:11PM0.25m
9:01AM0.29m
11:54PM0.20m
9:19AM0.31m
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heavy rain
mod rain
light rain
mod rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:22
7:22
7:24
7:24
7:26
7:26
7:28
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4:51
4:50
4:49
4:47
4:47
4:46
4:45
4:45
12
8
2
8
21
19
16
6
2
3
Temp °C
15
12
14
16
14
15
15
14
13
12
13
14
14
14
14
14
14
13
13
14
14
13
9
9
12
10
14
13
12
12
9
9
9
9
11
10
12
12
10
11
13
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
18
1.5
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
12
0.5
E
13
0.7
S
15
0.7
ENE
13
0.8
ENE
13
0.7
ENE
12
0.6
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.6
E
12
1.1
E
9
0.5
E
11
1
E
10
1
E
9
Energy kJ
961
1118
366
249
121
87
209
176
218
155
196
276
316
201
115
119
98
177
63
198
180
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.3
E
9
0.5
NE
9
0.3
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
13
0.7
S
12
0.6
S
11
0.7
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
1.4
ENE
11
0.5
E
12
0.5
E
12
0.3
S
16
0.5
S
15
0.5
E
11
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
Energy kJ
51
31
15
40
8
27
176
153
91
234
403
513
71
74
46
115
66
34
87
69
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.4
SSW
8
0.6
SSW
11
0.1
S
19
0.5
S
17
0.7
SSW
11
0.4
S
10
0.4
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
16
0.5
WSW
12
Energy kJ
47
17
21
82
7
140
101
30
71
51
79
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
N
3
0.8
NE
6
0.3
N
2
0.2
NNW
2
0.6
S
11
2.2
SE
7
2.2
ESE
8
1.9
ESE
8
2.2
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.3
E
9
1
E
9
Energy kJ
7
44
1
1
79
503
557
389
588
372
390
251
153
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
4
4
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
Distance (km)
0
0
3
8
0
15
8
0
11
7
11
227
227
19
227
19
19
19
60
19
0
Best forecast wave conditions in East Coast of Tasmania
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
2
2
3
3
1
1
2
2
5
4
3
4
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
6
5
4
6
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
5
5
8
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
6
6
6
7
8
9
9
8
7
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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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