Hope Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.02° S 147.51° E

Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 18 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hope Beach sea temperature is
13.7°C
1.9° 

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 18 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 23 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 18s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 24 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,615 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 19 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s 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 (Oct 19) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hope Beach in the next 16 days are 1.6m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 24) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (Oct 19) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 19th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 23rd Oct)5ft (1.6m) 18s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 24th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the SE by Sat afternoon).

Monday
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Swell
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SW
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0.7
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0.8
SSW
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0.6
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0.4
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0.3
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0.8
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1.6
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16
1.6
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15
0.7
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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264
291
191
66
42
79
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318
387
804
487
502
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795
1615
654
1087
158
Wind (km/h)
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NNE
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ENE
20
N
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NNW
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NNE
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WNW
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SW
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High Tide
3:36AM0.43m
12:59PM0.63m
3:56AM0.45m
1:55PM0.62m
4:22AM0.48m
2:52PM0.61m
4:51AM0.51m
3:53PM0.59m
5:23AM0.55m
4:58PM0.57m
5:57AM0.60m
6:08PM0.53m
Low Tide
8:11PM0.12m
6:23AM0.41m
8:51PM0.12m
7:41AM0.39m
9:29PM0.11m
8:53AM0.37m
10:08PM0.11m
10:01AM0.33m
10:46PM0.13m
11:08AM0.28m
11:25PM0.16m
12:13PM0.22m
00:05AM0.21m
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Feels °C
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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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