Hope Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.02° S 147.51° E

Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Hope Beach sea temperature is
11.4°C
0.4° 

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 30 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, SW swell with 5,057 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period with SW 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 14s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sun 30th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 13s
Best Surf 4PM (Sun 30th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 30th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, Rusty here. Let’s get into what’s brewing for Hope Beach over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, there’s a big lull. Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st of August are a no-go with a massive 13ft SW swell hammering in, carrying very strong wave energy. That’s way too much juice for this break.

From Tuesday the 1st of September through to Wednesday the 3rd, the swell drops off but the wind stays messy, so it’s basically a write-off for a few days. A bit of a flat spell, but it happens.

The real standout for this whole outlook is Friday the 4th of September in the afternoon. For experienced surfers, this is the moment. You’ve got a clean 6ft SSW swell with a long 17-second period – proper groundswell that’ll have some push. The combined energy is a solid 1945, and the wind is glassy, dead calm. That means smooth, clean faces and no chop. The size makes it too much for beginners, but for the crew who can handle it, this is the best session on offer.

Saturday the 5th morning also has potential with a glassy 5ft SSW swell, but the wind shifts later.

After that, the second week gets patchy. Sunday the 6th is a washout with onshore breeze and short-period junk. The swell drops to 2ft by Monday the 7th.

Thursday the 10th of September afternoon sees another clean 7ft S swell with a light cross-off breeze – another good window for the experienced. Then Friday the 11th of September morning is a hidden gem: a 4ft SSW swell with a very long 20-second period, glassy conditions, and combined energy around 1932. That’s a classic dawny for a longboard or a fish, just be aware the super long period can make the waves stand up a bit weird.

The rest of the run into mid-September is a mix of onshore winds and fading swells, with a few early-morning offshore windows on the 12th and 13th, but nothing that rises to a standout.

Hope Beach is an inconsistent spot, so don’t fret the quiet spells. The main event is Friday the 4th of September afternoon, with Friday the 11th of September morning as a solid long-range possibility. Stay ready.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Thu morning, calm by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
5
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
!
!
!
!
!
3
2
1
0
2
2
1
0
0
2
3
4
3
3
3
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
SW
13
4
SW
13
3.5
SW
13
3.5
SW
14
3.5
SW
14
1.6
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
17
1.6
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
15
2
SSW
15
2.3
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
17
1.4
SSW
17
1.6
SSW
16
1.5
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
6130
5057
4581
4178
4132
1287
441
305
305
935
1261
594
962
1833
2820
1943
1945
1630
1048
1180
628
Wind (km/h)
10
W
15
W
10
WNW
15
WSW
10
SSE
20
NNW
20
NNW
20
NW
25
W
20
WNW
20
WNW
25
WNW
40
WNW
50
W
35
WNW
20
WNW
5
WNW
20
NNE
15
NNW
5
SW
40
SW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
on
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
8:11PM0.57m
9:07AM0.55m
9:22PM0.52m
9:46AM0.59m
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
Low Tide
2:05PM0.28m
2:43AM0.21m
3:19PM0.25m
3:21AM0.25m
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
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:41
6:39
6:37
6:35
6:33
6:33
6:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:39
5:40
5:43
5:44
5:45
5:45
5:46
 mm
1
1
3
2
3
1
Temp °C
16
16
11
14
15
11
18
16
11
14
14
13
9
9
10
12
13
12
15
13
10
Feels °C
12
12
8
12
11
7
13
11
7
8
9
7
0
-2
4
7
11
7
12
12
1
  • Map Icons:
  • Break
  • Live Wave Height (m)
  • Live Wind Speed (km/h)
  • Surf Rating (10 Max)
  • Ocean Swells (m)
  • Wind Speed (km/h)
Map placeholder
How to use the Wavefinder 
submit an eyeball surf report

Quick surf report for Hope Beach:

join our community of surf reporters

FREE! Surf-Forecast.com widget for your website

The surf report / weather widget below is available to embed on third party websites free of charge and provides a summary of our Hope Beach surf forecast. Simply grab the html code snippet that we provide and paste it into your own site. You can choose your preferred language and metric/imperial units for the surf forecast feed to suit users of your site. Click here to get the code.


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.

Are you planning a holiday in East Coast of Tasmania? If you are looking for accommodation near Hope Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in East Coast of Tasmania, consider staying in Hobart which is 22 km (14 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Port Arthur which is 30 km (19 miles) away

Nearest locationNearest