Hope Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.02° S 147.51° E

Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 12 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hope Beach sea temperature is
13.2°C
1.3° 

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 12 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 19 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 13 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SSW swell with 4,507 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 15 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s 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 Thursday (Oct 15) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s is also forecast. 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 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 8PM. 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 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 15th Oct)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Best Surf11AM (Mon 19th Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 17s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 13th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon morning, strong winds from the WSW by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Thu morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Fri afternoon).

Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
3.5
SW
13
2.4
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1.3
S
8
0.5
SSW
12
0.8
SSE
7
0.4
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
17
0.3
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
913
446
305
529
3676
2214
269
212
89
58
56
149
178
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56
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50
21
18
15
64
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
35
W
30
WNW
40
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45
WSW
30
SW
15
SW
30
S
15
NNW
5
SSE
10
E
20
N
10
NNE
35
ENE
15
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10
NNE
15
SSE
15
N
15
NNE
25
ENE
15
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High Tide
10:11PM0.40m
8:28AM0.63m
11:48PM0.39m
9:01AM0.63m
9:38AM0.63m
10:22AM0.63m
11:12AM0.63m
3:30AM0.42m
12:05PM0.63m
3:36AM0.43m
Low Tide
3:34PM0.18m
1:31AM0.37m
4:26PM0.15m
1:32AM0.39m
5:15PM0.14m
6:02PM0.13m
6:47PM0.13m
7:31PM0.13m
4:48AM0.41m
8:11PM0.12m
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17
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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.

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

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