
Surf Forecasts:
Hope Beach surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 20s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,609 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period with ESE 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 (Aug 06) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. 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 1.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 8s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hope Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's cut through the noise and get straight to it. The next couple of weeks have a bit of a slow start, but there's some serious promise on the horizon if you're patient.
The first few days are pretty underwhelming, with only small, weak swell showing up at Hope Beach (Hope-Beach) on Thursday morning the 6th. It’s rideable at about 4ft, but that short-period ESE wind swell won't get your heart racing. The energy is weak (311). It'll be glassy though, so if you're desperate for a splash, you might get a so-so one. Onshore winds in the afternoon kill any hopes for a proper session.
Friday the 7th through Sunday the 9th are a write-off. The swell drops right off, and the wind is mostly junk. You’re looking at a few days of nothing, so don't even bother checking the cams.
The first real sign of life comes Monday the 10th. The swell bumps up to about 5ft, and the energy jumps into the moderate range (1666). It's a bit lumpy and cross-shore in the morning, and that combined with the size could make it a handful for beginners. The afternoon cleans up a little, but it's still only marginal. Not the day to call in sick.
Things start to get more interesting on Tuesday the 11th. The wind is offshore and clean, with the swell holding around 3ft. It’s a much better outlook, but still not the standout.
Now, for the main event. You need to keep your eyes on Thursday the 13th and the following week. On Thursday morning, the swell is up to 6ft from the SSW with a long 17-second period. The wind is light offshore and it's clean. The energy is strong (1937). This is the first day that really has "excellent" written all over it. For the more experienced crew, this is your window.
Friday the 14th is a monster, but not in a good way. The swell is predicted to be a colossal 16ft with insane energy (18505). That is way, way too big for this break, and it's a serious safety hazard. Only for the most extreme and foolhardy. The afternoon is also messy with strong winds, so just give that day a wide berth.
After that big pulse, things back off but remain fun. Saturday the 15th has clean conditions with a solid 6ft SSW groundswell. A great option for experienced surfers again. Then Sunday the 16th also looks nice, with a manageable 5ft and light offshore winds, making for some very good, cleaner surf.
After that, the swell fades through the following week. Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th only have small, weak surf. The energy drops right back down. There are a few small, clean waves in the mornings, but nothing to get excited about. It fades into ordinary conditions with a poor outlook, pretty much finishing out the 16-day window with a whimper. That big swell on the 14th, and the clean days on the 13th, 15th, and 16th are your best bets. Everything else is just filler.
Alright, that's the long and short of it. Stay stoked, and be patient for that mid-month window.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun afternoon, light winds from the W by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 |
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197 | 232 | 177 | 352 | 288 | 379 | 443 | 366 | 259 | 118 | 61 | 60 | 720 | 1609 | 655 | 540 | 297 | 297 | 409 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | off | on | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 00:48AM0.46m | 12:46PM0.68m | 2:14AM0.44m | 1:34PM0.72m | 3:37AM0.42m | 2:25PM0.76m | 4:53AM0.42m | 3:18PM0.78m | 6:02AM0.41m | 4:12PM0.79m | 7:04AM0.41m | 5:07PM0.78m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:04AM0.27m | 8:02PM0.13m | 6:50AM0.30m | 9:07PM0.07m | 7:37AM0.33m | 10:10PM0.02m | 8:25AM0.35m | 11:10PM-0.01m | 9:16AM0.36m | 00:08AM-0.01m | 10:09AM0.37m | 1:02AM0.00m | |||||||
— | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 10 |
Feels °C | 6 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 20 | E 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 |
197 | 232 | 177 | 96 | 288 | 379 | 443 | 366 | 259 | 118 | 45 | 60 | 720 | 57 | 655 | 540 | 297 | 297 | 409 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 |
35 | 50 | 109 | 352 | 50 | 44 | 55 | 44 | 29 | 12 | 61 | 34 | 50 | 212 | 33 | 47 | 132 | 114 | 149 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | S 5 | SSW 20 | SSW 14 | SE 15 | ESE 10 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | SE 15 | SSW 24 |
42 | 14 | 20 | 12 | 127 | 115 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 9 | 55 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | SSW 5 | SW 4 | SSW 5 | SW 4 | SW 4 | — | — | NE 9 | N 3 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NE 8 | SSW 18 | SW 5 | — | NNW 3 | — | NNW 2 |
4 | 15 | 26 | 21 | 9 | 5 | — | — | 38 | 7 | 29 | 38 | 204 | 1609 | 68 | — | 1 | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 17 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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