Hope Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.02° S 147.51° E

Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hope Beach sea temperature is
11.9°C
0.2° 

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 1 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 2,599 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s 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 (Sep 01) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Tue 1st Sep)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 2nd Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 4th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again, switching it up to feet and degrees.

Overall, we’ve got a mixed bag coming at Hope Beach. Surf doesn’t really get going until Tuesday the 1st, and after that there are a couple of nice windows, but also some rough ones, especially with a few really big swells that’ll be way too much. The first few days start steady before a storm blows through, then things get interesting again later.

Tuesday the 1st morning is our entry point. Clean, light offshore wind from the NNW and a modest 3ft SSW groundswell with a super long 16-second period. The water’s sitting at 53°, which is about average for this time of year. Combined wave energy is modest (547), so it’s not pumping, but it’s clean and rideable. Tuesday afternoon sees the wind pick up, but stays offshore.

Wednesday the 2nd is where it starts to get better. The swell bumps up to 5ft from the SSW in the afternoon, same long 16-second period, with a moderate offshore wind from the NNW. The energy jumps to a solid 1298, making this a very good session. This is our first real standout.

Thursday the 3rd is a wipeout. Strong westerly winds hitting 28 mph with cross-off conditions, messy. Forget it.

Friday the 4th afternoon is the big one for the experienced crew. That 7ft SSW swell, 17-second period, and a clean offshore NNW wind. The energy is strong (2351), and conditions are rated excellent for surfers who know what they’re doing. This is the best of the first week, but at 7ft, it’s not for beginners.

Saturday the 5th goes downhill again with rain and onshore wind, and Sunday the 6th morning has a quick 5ft S swell but with a short 8-second period. Clean, but not much power.

There’s a lull over Monday the 7th, with tiny waves.

Now, looking further out, Wednesday the 9th morning is a serious red flag. A massive 20ft SW swell hits, with energy readings off the charts (31219). The wind is cross-shore and strong. This is way too big for this break – it’s genuinely dangerous for anyone but experts, and even then, it’s more of a show than a session.

After that settles, the real standout of the second week lands on Friday the 11th morning. A clean 5ft SSW groundswell with a beautiful 18-second period, and just a light cross-off breeze. The energy is strong (1709), and the conditions are clean and excellent for experienced surfers. This is the pick for anyone who can handle the period and wants some quality.

Saturday the 12th morning is also very good with clean offshore winds and a 4ft SSW swell, making for a fun, manageable day.

From there, it gets ordinary again, with some mid-sized swell but cross-shore winds or onshore slop. The last few days look poor, so don’t plan for the 16th.

The crowds at Hope Beach can show up sometimes, so keep an eye out, especially on the clear days. A quick note: the 13th afternoon has a 8ft SSE swell with onshore wind, that’s messy and not recommended.

To wrap it up: If you’re looking for the best, aim for Wednesday 2nd afternoon for a solid, clean session, and Friday 11th morning for that cleaner, longer-period groundswell that real surfers love. The big stuff on the 9th is just for the madmen or the kite crew.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Tue morning, strong winds from the W by Thu morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sat morning, light winds from the E by Sun morning).

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Height (m)
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SSW
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0.9
SSW
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SSW
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1.4
SSW
17
1.6
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16
1.5
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SW
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20
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
441
305
239
1061
1271
962
822
1328
2459
2455
2351
2024
1216
783
1505
271
191
74
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200
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
25
NW
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High Tide
10:41PM0.48m
10:30AM0.63m
00:06AM0.45m
11:18AM0.67m
1:31AM0.44m
12:10PM0.70m
2:48AM0.43m
1:05PM0.72m
3:55AM0.43m
2:02PM0.74m
4:51AM0.43m
2:58PM0.74m
Low Tide
4:32PM0.20m
4:01AM0.29m
5:43PM0.15m
4:44AM0.33m
6:50PM0.10m
5:32AM0.36m
7:55PM0.06m
6:23AM0.37m
8:56PM0.03m
7:18AM0.38m
9:53PM0.02m
8:15AM0.38m
10:47PM0.03m
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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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