Hope Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.02° S 147.51° E

Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hope Beach sea temperature is
11.3° C
0.8° 

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 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 19s period, S swell with 3,303 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. 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 2.1m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Tue 28th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Best Surf 4PM (Fri 31st Jul)7ft (2.1m) 12s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 1st Aug)7ft (2.1m) 19s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s talk about Hope Beach. The next 16 days have a bit of a mixed bag, but there are a couple of solid windows to get excited about. The run starts with a bit of a wait, but once it gets going, there’s some real quality on offer.

The first real action kicks off Tuesday July 28th with a clean 4ft SSW swell, period a solid 15 seconds, and a fresh offshore breeze from the NNW. The water’s sitting about average for the time of year, which is fine. The combined energy of the swells is moderate (850). It’s not going to be huge, but those lines will be clean and the offshore wind will hold them open. Hope Beach is a sand-bottom spot that’s fairly exposed to the south, and this SSW direction is a good match. It’s inconsistent, so you’ll be waiting between sets, but when they come, they’ll be worth it.

Wednesday July 29th starts even better. The morning has a 4ft SSW swell, but the period jumps to 17 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is strong (1007), and with a light NW cross-offshore breeze, it’s clean. The sets will be longer and more powerful, but at a beach break, that long period can make the waves a bit straight. It’s still a standout morning.

Thursday July 30th fades. The swell drops to 6ft but the period shortens to 9 seconds, and the wind goes cross-shore from the WSW. The combined energy is moderate (691), but the quality is poor. Friday July 31st morning is clean with a light NW breeze and a 3ft SSE swell, but the real gem is Friday afternoon. The wind goes glassy, flat calm, with a 6ft SW swell at 12 seconds. The combined energy jumps to strong (1382). This is the best of the first week – clean, glassy, chest-to-head-high waves with good shape. The crowd factor is “sometimes,” so you might have a few out, but with conditions like that, it’ll be worth it.

Saturday August 1st is another cracker. Morning sees a 4ft SSW swell at 17 seconds with a gentle offshore from the N. The combined energy is moderate (873). By afternoon, the swell picks up to 5ft, period hits 18 seconds, and the energy is strong (1766). A light NE cross-offshore keeps it clean. This is a standout day – long-period groundswell, clean, and the SSE direction is exactly what the spot wants.

Sunday August 2nd morning is still decent with a 5ft SSW swell, 17 seconds, and a moderate offshore from the NNW, energy strong (1106). But the afternoon turns ugly with a cross-shore WSW wind at 15 mph and rain – best to be out of the water by then.

Monday August 3rd through Tuesday August 4th see smaller swell, 3ft down to 2ft, but the winds stay clean or offshore. The periods are long (13-22 seconds), so the energy is moderate (314-653). It’s surfable, but not a standout.

Wednesday August 5th morning looks promising again. A 4ft SSW swell, 18 seconds, with a moderate offshore from the N. The combined energy is moderate-strong (791). Clean and punchy.

From Thursday August 6th through to Tuesday August 11th, the surf drops in size and quality, with a few days of small waves and poor wind. The 1ft to 4ft range, mostly cross-shore or cross-on conditions. Tuesday August 11th afternoon is a bright spot – glassy calm, 4ft SSW swell at 12 seconds, energy moderate (439). Clean, but small.

The last real standout is Saturday August 8th morning. A 3ft SSW swell, 18 seconds, with a moderate offshore from the NNW. The combined energy is moderate (712), and it’s clean. That’s a solid autumn morning.

Wednesday August 12th ends the period with a messy note – 8ft SSW swell, but a strong cross-onshore from the SSW at 25 mph. That’s blown out and only for the brave.

So, if you’re picking the best: Friday July 31st afternoon (glassy, 6ft, clean) and Saturday August 1st afternoon (strong groundswell, clean) are the true standouts. Get out there.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Wed morning, light winds from the WNW by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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1.3
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17
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9
2.5
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10
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12
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18
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20
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14
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15
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14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
817
543
671
980
1504
1219
326
385
153
115
1213
232
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3134
2342
787
561
1569
1411
929
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Wind (km/h)
35
N
25
NNW
15
WNW
25
NW
50
SW
30
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20
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20
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15
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High Tide
5:03PM0.71m
7:46AM0.36m
5:46PM0.71m
8:26AM0.37m
6:29PM0.70m
9:02AM0.40m
7:14PM0.68m
9:36AM0.43m
8:04PM0.64m
10:09AM0.47m
9:01PM0.59m
10:44AM0.52m
10:07PM0.54m
Low Tide
1:05AM0.11m
10:18AM0.34m
1:45AM0.10m
11:15AM0.35m
2:21AM0.11m
12:21PM0.36m
2:56AM0.11m
1:36PM0.36m
3:30AM0.13m
2:57PM0.34m
4:05AM0.16m
4:19PM0.31m
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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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