Hope Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.02° S 147.51° E

Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hope Beach sea temperature is
11.6° C
0.7° 

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 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 18,233 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 6.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 20th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 24th Jul)20ft (6.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 24th Jul)20ft (6.0m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

IMPERIAL

Alright crew, let's talk about Hope Beach. The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag, but there's some real potential if you're patient and pick your moments. Right now, the water's sitting at about 53°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real action we see is a small, clean bump on the Monday afternoon of the 20th of July. It's tiny, just 1ft from the SSW, but the wind is light and offshore from the NNW. Don't expect much, but it's a start. Tuesday the 21st looks better, with a 3ft SSW swell and a consistent offshore wind, making for some clean, fun waves in the morning. The swell energy is moderate (278), so it's not a one-hit wonder.

The standout for the whole forecast is absolutely the morning of Friday the 24th of July. We've got a solid 10ft groundswell from the S, with a long 16-second period. The energy is pumping at a whopping 4643. The wind is a moderate offshore from the NNW, which will groom those lines perfectly. This is for experienced surfers only – that size is serious, and the long period will make those sets pack a punch. The morning is the pick, as the afternoon gets a bit messy with a cross-offshore wind.

Keep an eye on the morning of Tuesday the 28th of July. It's another big one, 6ft from the SSW with a very long 17-second period and a gentle offshore. The energy is strong (1844), and conditions look excellent. That long period will make it a bit walled-up on a beach break, but Hope Beach is fairly exposed, so it should hold.

The following Wednesday (29th of July) morning is a monster, with a 12ft swell, but the forecast actually says it's likely too big for the break. The afternoon of that day, though, is a rare treat: glassy conditions with a 10ft S swell. That's a special window for the experts.

After that, the last week of July and into August gets a bit more average. The swell is still present, but the winds get messy, turning cross and onshore. There's a decent-looking morning on the 4th of August, with a 6ft SSE swell and a gentle offshore, offering some clean waves to finish the run.

Overall, the absolute best bet is the Friday morning (24th July) for the big-swell crew. If you're looking for something a bit more manageable, the Tuesday morning (21st July) and Tuesday morning (28th July) are your best bets for cleaner, powerful surf. Be patient, and you'll get a wave.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Mon night, strong winds from the W by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 4°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Thu afternoon, light winds from the NW by Sat night).

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SSW
15
0.6
SSW
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0.9
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
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0.8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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145
261
154
133
151
193
1224
1003
837
11959
4643
3469
3196
1488
344
226
414
211
317
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
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NNW
25
N
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35
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25
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High Tide
11:47PM0.42m
12:55PM0.57m
00:58AM0.38m
1:16PM0.60m
2:14AM0.35m
1:44PM0.63m
3:25AM0.34m
2:17PM0.66m
4:29AM0.35m
2:56PM0.68m
5:24AM0.35m
3:37PM0.69m
Low Tide
6:58PM0.34m
5:44AM0.26m
8:04PM0.29m
5:54AM0.29m
8:54PM0.25m
6:10AM0.31m
9:37PM0.21m
6:37AM0.32m
10:16PM0.18m
7:14AM0.33m
10:57PM0.15m
7:57AM0.33m
11:40PM0.13m
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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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