Hope Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.02° S 147.51° E

Issued: 3 pm 29 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hope Beach sea temperature is
11.6° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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 29 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 4 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 15,577 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s 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 (Jul 02) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period. 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 5.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 02) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 2nd Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 4th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 5th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu afternoon, min 5°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Thu night, strong winds from the WSW by Fri night).

Mon
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
!
!
!
4
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
S
15
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
15
1
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
3
SW
14
4.5
SSW
14
4
SSW
14
4.5
SSW
19
4.5
S
18
4
S
17
4
SSW
16
2.3
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
390
210
132
92
64
60
121
115
58
51
125
603
563
3189
7031
6721
15205
12376
8428
7105
1037
Wind (km/h)
25
NNE
20
NNE
20
N
25
N
15
NNW
20
N
25
NNE
20
NNE
20
NW
25
NW
15
NNW
40
WSW
45
W
50
WSW
45
WSW
45
WSW
40
WSW
30
WSW
25
WSW
10
W
5
NW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
5:25PM0.71m
6:06PM0.71m
6:47PM0.71m
10:44AM0.37m
7:29PM0.70m
10:59AM0.39m
8:13PM0.68m
11:21AM0.43m
9:03PM0.65m
11:47AM0.47m
10:00PM0.61m
12:17PM0.52m
Low Tide
1:39AM0.10m
2:22AM0.10m
3:01AM0.09m
11:30AM0.37m
3:38AM0.09m
12:57PM0.39m
4:12AM0.09m
2:29PM0.40m
4:46AM0.10m
4:02PM0.39m
5:22AM0.11m
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rain showers
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clear
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7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
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4:44
4:44
4:45
4:45
4:45
4:45
4:46
4:46
 mm
1
2
1
3
5
2
Temp °C
15
13
14
15
13
14
14
13
14
12
9
11
9
6
7
7
10
12
12
11
8
Feels °C
10
8
10
10
11
10
9
9
9
7
4
2
-1
-2
-4
-3
3
6
7
7
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
S
15
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
E
7
0.5
E
10
0.5
SSW
15
1
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
0.3
NE
9
2
S
16
1.8
S
10
Energy kJ
390
210
132
92
64
60
121
115
26
56
125
603
563
13
2036
682
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
6
0.3
ENE
6
0.3
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
8
0.3
E
6
0.3
E
7
0.3
ENE
7
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
20
0.2
ENE
10
0.2
E
9
2
S
11
1.4
SSW
14
Energy kJ
15
7
7
23
7
8
11
58
33
75
10
6
918
752
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
4
0.2
ENE
11
0.2
ENE
11
0.1
NE
11
0.2
SSW
17
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
ENE
12
0.1
NE
11
Energy kJ
1
12
12
4
27
51
26
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NE
4
0.6
NE
4
0.4
NNE
3
0.4
NNE
3
0.2
N
3
0.3
N
2
0.4
NNE
3
0.6
NE
4
0.2
NNW
2
0.2
NNW
2
0.4
NNW
3
0.8
WSW
4
3
SW
14
4.5
SSW
14
4
SSW
14
4.5
SSW
19
4.5
S
18
4
S
17
4
SSW
16
2.3
S
10
Energy kJ
24
14
4
3
1
1
3
8
1
1
2
16
3189
7031
6721
15205
12376
8428
7105
1037
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
4
1
7
6
6
1
2
4
3
2
2
4
Distance (km)
15
3
3
3
2
3
15
8
0
34
0
578
578
582
60
110
733
7
7
7
0
Best forecast wave conditions in East Coast of Tasmania
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
4
1
1
2
4
4
3
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
1
4
1
4
1
9
5
5
7
6
6
6
6
6
9
8
9
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
9
5
5
5
6
6
6
6
6
6
8
9
9
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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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