Hope Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.02° S 147.51° E

Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hope Beach sea temperature is
11.3° C
1.0° 

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 13 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 6,607 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 17s 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 17s 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Tue 14th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 17s
Best Surf 4PM (Tue 14th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 16th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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


G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s cooking at Hope Beach for the next couple of weeks.

Alright, the first real surf shows up on Monday, July 13th. Before that, it’s flat, so don’t even bother. Monday morning brings a 6.6ft SSW swell with a very long 16-second period—proper groundswell, bags of energy. The water’s at 52.3°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a thick wetsuit. The wind is a strong WNW cross-off at 25 mph, keeping the surface clean but it’s blowing. The combined energy is moderate at 1997. The swell is over 5ft, so it’s more for experienced surfers. That long period will make the waves reel nicely, but it might be a bit straight for the beach break.

Monday afternoon, the swell jumps to 7.9ft from the SSW, still that long 17-second period, and the energy hits strong at 3232. The wind drops to a moderate W breeze at 12 mph, cross-off. Waves are clean, but it’s over 8ft now—strictly for experts. Tuesday morning, the swell drops to 5.9ft (SSW, 17 seconds), wind moderate WNW at 12 mph, cross-off, clean. Energy is strong at 1820. Tuesday afternoon though: 11.5ft from the SW, 16 seconds, energy massive at 7613. That’s huge, and the wind is a moderate WSW cross-shore at 16 mph, creating a bit of chop. This is kite-surfing territory, not for paddle. Wednesday morning, July 14th, the swell is 5.2ft (SSW, 14 seconds), energy moderate at 1057. Gentle W cross-off at 9 mph, clean. Wednesday afternoon: 13.1ft SW, 14 seconds, energy 7846. Light WSW breeze at 6 mph, but still too big for most.

Now, the standout. Thursday, July 16th. Morning: 5.6ft SSW swell, 16-second period, energy 1324. Wind is glassy from the NNW at 3 mph—dead clean. Afternoon: 4.9ft SSW, 15 seconds, energy 942. Dead calm, glassy. Perfect conditions. The swell is just under 5ft, so it’s great for all levels, and the long period gives well-spaced, powerful sets. The crowd is “sometimes,” so you might have some company, but it’s worth it.

Friday, July 17th, is another strong one. Morning: 6.6ft SSW, 18-second period (very long), energy 2618. Light offshore NNW breeze at 9 mph, clean. This is excellent for experienced surfers—the waves will be thick and powerful. Afternoon: 5.6ft SSW, 16 seconds, energy 1495, light offshore NNW wind, clean. Crowd possible.

The weekend drops off. Saturday, July 18th, has 3.3ft SSW swell, 14 seconds, energy 660. Gentle offshore on the morning, glassy afternoon. Small but clean. Sunday, July 19th, has 3.3ft S swell, 12 seconds, energy 452, light offshore wind. Small, rideable.

From Monday, July 20th, through Thursday, July 24th, the swell drops to 1.3ft to 2.3ft, mostly SSW direction, periods between 11 and 16 seconds. The energy is weak (96 to 549). The wind is often offshore or cross-off, so it’s clean, but the waves are tiny. A poor stretch.

Then Friday, July 24th, shows a new pulse: 6.6ft SSW swell, 18-second period, energy 2391. Light cross-shore WSW wind in the morning, then onshore SSE wind in the afternoon. The morning is promising but marginal. Saturday, July 25th, holds 4.6ft (SSW, 16 seconds, energy 911) with a cross-off N breeze, clean. Sunday, July 26th, picks up again: 6.9ft SSW, 16 seconds, energy 2167 in the morning with a moderate cross-off NNE breeze, and then 5.2ft SSW, 15 seconds, energy 1265 in the afternoon with a gentle offshore NNW wind. That afternoon session on Sunday, July 26th, looks solid—clean offshore, good size for intermediates.

The final days, Monday, July 27th, and Tuesday, July 28th, have 4.3ft to 4.9ft SSW swell, 14-

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Mon morning, calm by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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1.2
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16
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Energy kJ
1997
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2818
1820
5965
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1057
6472
5854
1324
911
776
2590
1482
696
347
372
383
280
157
156
Wind (km/h)
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WNW
20
W
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WNW
25
WSW
20
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High Tide
5:24PM0.82m
8:46AM0.41m
6:17PM0.81m
9:55AM0.41m
7:11PM0.78m
10:50AM0.42m
8:04PM0.72m
11:29AM0.44m
8:56PM0.64m
11:57AM0.47m
9:49PM0.56m
12:18PM0.50m
10:45PM0.48m
Low Tide
10:21AM0.37m
1:27AM-0.05m
11:08AM0.39m
2:25AM-0.04m
12:01PM0.40m
3:18AM-0.00m
1:09PM0.41m
4:06AM0.05m
2:33PM0.41m
4:45AM0.11m
4:05PM0.40m
5:14AM0.17m
5:36PM0.38m
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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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