
Surf Forecasts:
Hope Beach surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 12,866 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hope Beach in the next 16 days are 5.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 18ft (5.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 18ft (5.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hope Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, Rusty here with the surf outlook for Hope Beach. This spot is a bit inconsistent – it doesn’t fire every day – but when it lines up, it can be really good. Water temp is sitting at about 53°F, which is about average for this time of year. The optimum swell direction is from the south, and most of the swells we’re seeing are coming from the SSW, so that’s a good match.
We’ve got a reasonable run of surf starting Saturday the 18th. Saturday morning brings a 3.6ft SSW swell with a 13-second period and moderate energy (547). The wind is offshore from the NW, so it’ll be clean, but nothing huge. Afternoon improves with lighter NW
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 5°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
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378 | 461 | 418 | 240 | 151 | 96 | 81 | 121 | 158 | 294 | 201 | 131 | 103 | 195 | 317 | 3601 | 9899 | 1687 | 2846 | 6207 | 1949 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off |
High Tide | 11:57AM0.47m | 9:49PM0.56m | 12:18PM0.50m | 10:45PM0.48m | 12:37PM0.53m | 11:47PM0.42m | 12:55PM0.57m | 00:58AM0.38m | 1:16PM0.60m | 2:14AM0.35m | 1:44PM0.63m | 3:25AM0.34m | 2:17PM0.66m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:05PM0.40m | 5:14AM0.17m | 5:36PM0.38m | 5:33AM0.22m | 6:58PM0.34m | 5:44AM0.26m | 8:04PM0.29m | 5:54AM0.29m | 8:54PM0.25m | 6:10AM0.31m | 9:37PM0.21m | 6:37AM0.32m | 10:16PM0.18m | ||||||||
7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | |
— | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 11 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 0 | -1 | -1 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | E 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | — |
378 | 461 | 418 | 240 | 151 | 77 | 54 | 121 | 158 | 294 | 201 | 131 | 103 | 195 | 301 | 2 | 3376 | 1687 | 2846 | 2860 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | SSE 16 | SE 17 | SE 16 | SE 16 | ESE 15 | SSW 16 | S 10 | SE 14 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | E 12 | NE 10 | — | — | — | — |
140 | 86 | 74 | 65 | 62 | 84 | 81 | 19 | 29 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 17 | ESE 17 | S 22 | S 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SE 14 | SE 14 | ENE 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
29 | 28 | 9 | 30 | 65 | 96 | 50 | 48 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | — | — | N 3 | NNW 3 | N 3 | W 3 | SW 7 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | WNW 4 | SW 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
5 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 317 | 3601 | 9899 | 21 | 255 | 6207 | 1949 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 39 | 17 | 60 | 39 | 571 | 89 | 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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