Hope Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.02° S 147.51° E

Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hope Beach sea temperature is
11.4° C
0.9° 

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 14 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 7,672 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s 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 (Jul 15) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s 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 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Wed 15th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Best Surf 1PM (Wed 15th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 15th Jul)15ft (4.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's comin' down the line for our local waves.

We're starting off with a bit of a lull, but there's some pulse on the horizon. The first real chance to get wet won't be until Wednesday the 15th of July. The water’s sittin’ at a cool 53°, which is about a degree and a half colder than normal for this time of year. Feels a bit nippy, so you'll want that steamer.

Hope Beach is the only spot on the radar, and it's a bit of an inconsistent customer. It's fairly exposed to the swell, but it needs a good southerly direction to really light up.

Wednesday the 15th kicks off with a morning session that's got potential. The swell is 5ft from the SSW with a period of 14 seconds, so there's decent groundswell energy (822 combined). The wind is a light WNW cross-offshore, which is a nice angle. The waves should be clean and have some good shape. It's a solid start, but not the main event.

The real standout, and the one that you need to be ready for, is Thursday morning, July 16th. The swell bumps up to 6ft from the SSW, but the period jumps to 16 seconds – that's a proper groundswell. The energy is strong (1988 combined). The real kicker is the wind: a clean, offshore NNW breeze at 6 mph. This is going to groom the waves perfectly. This is for experienced surfers only, as 6ft with that long period will have some punch. Get out there early.

Friday the 17th morning is also a ripper, with a 6ft SSW swell (17-second period) and a solid 12 mph offshore NNW wind. The energy is very strong (1634 combined). Another day for the more experienced crew. The waves will be clean, powerful, and the long period will mean longer waits between sets, but the rides will be worth it.

The energy starts to fade from Saturday the 18th through the end of the week. The swell drops to 3ft on Sunday, and then down to 1ft by Monday the 20th. Still offshore winds, but the size is just too small for much fun. This runs into a bit of a flat spell through to the 22nd.

Then we get a bit of a messy period from the 23rd of July through the 24th. A new swell shows up, pushing 6ft on the 24th, but the wind is a strong cross-shore from the WSW, gusting up to 25 mph. It's going to be a washing machine out there. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The next little window of hope shows up on Saturday morning, July 25th. The swell is 5ft from the SSW with a 16-second period (1258 combined energy), and the wind swings back to a clean offshore from the NW. It's a promising day, but it's a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it. The conditions should be good for experienced surfers.

After that, we're back to small, clean, but pretty ordinary waves through the end of the month. The energy just drains away, and by the 30th, it's a sad state of affairs with 1ft waves.

Overall, the best bets are clearly Thursday morning the 16th and Friday morning the 17th, with the 16th being the pick of the litter for that combo of size, long period, and perfect offshore wind. The 25th is a long-range hopeful, but it's a long way off.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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1.4
SSW
14
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14
4
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15
1.9
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
17
1.5
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
13
1.1
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12
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12
0.9
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11
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11
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15
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SSW
16
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SSW
15
0.5
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
822
6516
6743
1988
1121
1216
1630
1109
687
361
392
344
198
116
74
81
71
102
233
151
101
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
10
W
10
NW
10
NNW
5
SSW
15
NNW
20
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10
NW
25
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15
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High Tide
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
12:37PM0.53m
11:47PM0.42m
12:55PM0.57m
00:58AM0.38m
Low Tide
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
5:33AM0.22m
6:58PM0.34m
5:44AM0.26m
8:04PM0.29m
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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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