Hope Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.02° S 147.51° E

Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 15 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hope Beach sea temperature is
12.3°C
0.6° 

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 15 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 7,734 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hope Beach in the next 16 days are 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Wed 16th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 15s
Best Surf 1PM (Wed 16th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 16th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s switch it up to feet and miles per hour.

First up, I gotta tell ya, we’ve got a lot of days ahead that are gonna be too big for the average punter, especially in the first week. Keep your wits about you. The spot on the menu is Hope Beach.

Right off the bat, Wednesday the 16th is a write-off for any kind of good surfing. We get a 6ft swell from the SSW with a long 16-second period, but that cross-breeze and a cross-chop ruin it. The afternoon, though… 12ft from the SSW. That’s a lot of water moving, and the combined energy is through the roof (8692). It’s clean wind-wise but only for the brave. This is expert territory. Short period swell here is long, 15 seconds, so it’ll have real power, but at a beach break like this, that long period can make it close out fast and look more like a washing machine for a kite than a paddle board.

Thursday the 17th morning is still too big at 13ft (8017 energy). Cross-off wind keeps it looking pretty, but that’s purely for the big-wave chargers. The afternoon drops to 7ft, a bit more manageable for an intermediate, but the score isn't great. Still, the wind is clean.

Friday the 18th morning is the first real standout for solid, clean conditions. You’ve got a 7ft swell from the SSW, 16-second period, and offshore wind from the NW. Combined energy is strong at 1986. This is that classic setup for an experienced surfer—clean faces, proper power. The afternoon drops a bit to 6ft but stays clean. This is your best early window.

Saturday the 19th is a bummer. Onshore wind kills both sessions. Sunday the 20th morning shows a glimmer of hope with a 4ft S swell and offshore wind, but it’s weak energy (496) and only scores a 2. It’s clean, but small. The afternoon drops too low.

We hit another gap of dud conditions until Monday the 21st afternoon, where it’s back to 13ft and 8579 energy. Again, expert only. The morning of Tuesday the 22nd is 10ft (4431 energy) but lumpy.

The next proper standout window opens up on Wednesday the 23rd. Morning has a 5ft S swell, 15-second period, and gentle offshore wind from the NNW. Then the afternoon is the real gem—4ft S swell, glassy conditions with zero wind. Combined energy is low (694), but for clean, rideable waves, this is a perfect time for an intermediate.

From Thursday the 24th through Saturday the 26th morning, it’s mostly small and weak, though Saturday the 26th morning has a weirdly long 22-second period swell at 2ft. That period is super long, so it’s better for a point or reef, not a beach. The energy is still low.

Sunday the 27th and Monday the 28th stay small and mostly poor. Tuesday the 29th morning sees a comeback with a 6ft SW swell, 14-second period, and light wind. This is a solid, clean option for an experienced surfer. The afternoon jumps to 8ft (2375 energy) and is clean.

For the final standout, check out Wednesday the 30th. Both morning and afternoon sessions are glassy with a 5ft SSW swell, 17-18 second period, and combined energy around 1568. This is excellent, clean surf for experienced folks. Thursday, October 1st morning also looks excellent with a 6ft SSW swell and offshore wind.

So, overall, the best on offer for classic, clean conditions without it being a washing machine is Friday the 18th morning (7ft, offshore) and Wednesday the 23rd afternoon (4ft, glassy). The late window, Tuesday the 29th through Thursday the 1st, is also promising but remember, we’re looking far out, so keep an eye on it.

This spot is inconsistent, so these clean windows are precious. Crowds are possible here when it’s good, so be ready to share.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Sun night).

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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SSW
15
1.7
SSW
16
3.5
SSW
15
1.9
SSW
15
4
SW
14
2.2
SSW
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SSW
16
1.8
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16
1.6
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1.9
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SSW
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SW
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SSW
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3669
1550
5515
1560
6350
2167
2139
1986
1498
1045
527
1780
1265
490
181
512
1396
6461
3228
Wind (km/h)
35
SW
30
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30
WSW
25
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High Tide
11:25PM0.39m
9:44AM0.60m
00:52AM0.38m
10:22AM0.61m
2:03AM0.39m
11:07AM0.62m
2:41AM0.39m
11:56AM0.63m
3:07AM0.40m
12:47PM0.64m
3:35AM0.40m
1:39PM0.65m
Low Tide
2:40AM0.37m
5:43PM0.19m
2:53AM0.38m
6:32PM0.17m
3:28AM0.38m
7:17PM0.16m
4:32AM0.39m
8:01PM0.15m
5:40AM0.38m
8:43PM0.14m
6:47AM0.37m
9:24PM0.13m
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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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