
Surf Forecasts:
Hope Beach surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 16,739 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 18s 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 18s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hope Beach in the next 16 days are 5.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 16ft (5.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hope Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get this straight. The only surf game in town for the next 16 days is Hope Beach. There's nothing else to compare it to, so we're locked in on this one spot.
Right off the bat, we're in for a bit of a wait. There's no real reason to paddle out on Tuesday the 8th. The swell is there at 5 feet but the wind is cross-off, and it’s just not coming together. The next few days are a write-off with a big, messy, lumpy swell on the 9th. You’d be a fool to get wet.
The first real sign of life shows up on Thursday morning, September 10th. The ocean is cleaning up with a light cross-off breeze from the NW. The swell is a solid 10 feet from the S, with a period of 16 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell with a lot of push, and the wave energy is strong (4117). This is for the experienced crew only – it’s going to be heavy. The water temp is sitting at about 54°, which is about normal for this time of year, but you’ll still want a good hood and gloves.
Friday morning, the 11th, is a real standout. The wind goes glassy offshore from the NNW at just 6 mph. The swell is 8 feet from the SSW, with a 17-second period. That’s a long-period groundswell, and at a spot like Hope Beach, it’s going to be lined up and powerful. The wave energy is pumping (3214). This is the pick of the first week. The afternoon gets wild – 16 feet is just too much for this break, so stick to the morning.
Saturday the 12th still has good energy with a clean 6 feet in the morning, but the real highlight is the following week. Wednesday morning, September 16th, is another one to circle. The wind is offshore again from the NW, and the swell is 7 feet from the SSW with a 17-second period. The energy is strong (2437), and the conditions will be excellent for experienced surfers.
After that, there’s a bit of a lull, but Friday morning, September 18th, brings back the offshore flow with a 8-foot S swell. Then Saturday morning, September 19th, has a clean 6 feet with a light cross-off. The real kicker is the last day in the window: Wednesday morning, September 23rd. The wind is offshore from the NNW, and the swell is 6 feet from the SSW. It’s backed off a bit, but the afternoon session that day is the king of the long-range. The wind goes completely glassy, and the swell is a clean 6 feet. It’s going to be perfect. Uncrowded, too, as it’s the end of the window.
So, the standout sessions are Thursday morning the 10th for the big, powerful groundswell, and Wednesday afternoon the 23rd for the glassy perfection. Keep an eye on the Friday mornings as well. The long-range stuff looks promising, but forecasts this far out always have a bit of a question mark. For now, get your gear ready.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | S 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | S 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1267 | 2620 | 8355 | 9942 | 15172 | 4117 | 2479 | 1460 | 3214 | 11329 | 3002 | 1685 | 1487 | 1326 | 408 | 249 | 220 | 66 | 101 | 1731 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:19AM0.44m | 4:49PM0.69m | 6:54AM0.45m | 5:44PM0.64m | 7:24AM0.47m | 6:40PM0.58m | 7:52AM0.50m | 7:40PM0.52m | 8:18AM0.53m | 8:46PM0.46m | 8:44AM0.56m | 10:01PM0.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:36PM0.05m | 10:18AM0.35m | 00:19AM0.09m | 11:23AM0.34m | 00:58AM0.14m | 12:31PM0.32m | 1:30AM0.20m | 1:39PM0.29m | 1:56AM0.26m | 2:46PM0.26m | 2:15AM0.31m | 3:51PM0.23m | 2:29AM0.34m | |||||||
— | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | |
5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:57 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 9 |
Feels °C | 10 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 4 | 0 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | S 24 | — | — | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | S 17 | S 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | S 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | E 14 |
1267 | 273 | — | — | 9275 | 4117 | 2479 | 1460 | 3214 | 3640 | 3002 | 1685 | 1487 | 1326 | 408 | 249 | 220 | 66 | 101 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 16 | E 15 | S 10 | S 10 | E 14 | S 9 | S 9 | — |
4 | 282 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 102 | 73 | 4 | 14 | 6 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 15 | E 15 | S 21 | S 19 | S 19 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 28 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | — | — | WNW 3 | — | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NW 3 | NE 6 | — | WNW 3 | SW 12 |
— | 2620 | 8355 | 9942 | 15172 | — | — | 1 | — | 11329 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | 7 | 1731 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 95 | 17 | 1610 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 17 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 582 | 578 |
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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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