Hope Beach surf break

Hope Beach surfForecast / TAS – East Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Friday 15 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
13.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 15) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s. 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 1.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 15th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 15th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 21st May)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Tue morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Tue night).

Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.7
SSW
17
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.3
S
20
0.3
S
19
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
S
19
0.6
S
17
0.6
S
16
0.8
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
348
229
85
51
32
255
150
142
173
120
95
67
66
104
176
217
193
291
807
167
192
Wind (km/h)
20
N
20
NE
20
N
20
N
25
N
20
NNE
10
NNW
5
NE
5
NNE
5
N
10
NNE
15
N
5
NNW
15
S
25
WSW
25
WSW
20
SW
15
WNW
20
SSW
30
S
5
N
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
5:27PM0.73m
7:14AM0.46m
6:10PM0.76m
8:49AM0.45m
6:56PM0.78m
10:29AM0.45m
7:45PM0.78m
12:17PM0.46m
8:37PM0.76m
9:32PM0.73m
2:33PM0.48m
10:27PM0.68m
Low Tide
10:55AM0.26m
00:45AM0.05m
11:36AM0.33m
1:50AM-0.01m
12:15PM0.39m
2:55AM-0.05m
12:52PM0.43m
3:58AM-0.06m
1:27PM0.45m
4:59AM-0.05m
5:56AM-0.02m
3:40PM0.47m
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:13
7:15
7:16
7:16
7:18
7:18
7:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:57
4:55
4:54
4:53
4:52
4:52
4:51
1
1
Temp °C
18
19
16
19
20
18
15
16
14
15
16
14
14
14
13
13
14
12
12
11
11
15
15
12
16
15
14
14
15
14
14
15
13
14
12
9
7
9
8
8
5
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.3
ENE
6
0.7
SSW
17
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
E
9
0.7
SSW
14
0.5
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.5
S
19
0.6
S
17
0.6
S
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.5
E
10
0.6
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
13
Energy kJ
348
229
41
15
8
255
150
54
173
39
61
57
24
24
176
217
193
291
56
167
192
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
5
0.1
SE
13
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.6
E
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
E
8
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
11
0.6
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
ENE
10
0.8
SSW
15
0.5
E
12
0.5
E
12
Energy kJ
2
7
85
51
29
45
19
142
36
120
95
59
35
104
48
90
53
33
272
70
72
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
14
0.1
E
13
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
E
9
0.1
S
23
0.2
S
21
0.3
S
20
0.3
S
19
0.4
SW
11
0.4
ENE
9
0.5
E
10
0.4
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
10
0.2
SSW
16
Energy kJ
8
3
32
7
11
36
67
66
31
25
47
28
168
26
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
N
3
0.4
NE
3
0.4
N
3
0.4
NNE
3
0.4
NE
3
0.5
N
3
0.8
SSW
4
0.6
SSW
4
1.4
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
6
0.9
S
6
Energy kJ
2
2
2
3
2
5
19
11
807
117
66
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
Distance (km)
0
19
3
8
3
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
39
60
60
11
0
11
60
0
Best forecast wave conditions in East Coast of Tasmania
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
1
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
3
1
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
2
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
6
4
6
4
4
6
4
5
5
5
4
5
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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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