
Surf Forecasts:
Hope Beach surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 8,860 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s 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 21) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s 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 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hope Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Hope Beach.
Alright, right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first few days are nothing to write home about, with small, ordinary waves and mostly average conditions. The real action builds later, and there are a couple of days that stand out as genuinely good.
The first real chance is on Thursday the 30th of July. The morning sees a clean 6ft swell pushing in from the SSW, with a long 15-second period, and the wind is light and cross-offshore from the north. That’s a recipe for some quality waves. The combined energy is moderately strong (1801), and the conditions are being described as excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets even better with glassy conditions, a light easterly breeze, and the swell holding steady at 6ft from the same direction. This is the standout window. The water temperature is sitting at 53°, which is about average for this time of year.
Then, on Friday the 31st of July, we get another solid day. The morning has offshore winds from the NNW at 12 mph, with a 5ft SSW swell and a 14-second period. The combined energy is moderate (945), and the call is for very good surf. The afternoon keeps the clean conditions with a cross-offshore breeze and a 5ft S swell. This is a strong secondary option.
Looking further ahead into the first week of August, the swell starts to drop, but there’s a promising burst on Tuesday the 4th of August. The morning shows a 5ft SSW swell with a super long 19-second period, cross-offshore winds, and a combined energy of 1486. The afternoon cleans up with offshore winds from the north, and signals very good surf. This one is a bit further out, so less certain, but it has the potential to be a ripper.
A couple of things to note: that big swell on Thursday the 23rd of July, with 10ft and a 15-second period, is big and powerful, definitely for experts only. The combined energy at that point is a whopping 3371, so it’s packing serious punch. The wind is cross-off, so it’s clean, but that size is not for the faint-hearted.
Also, the break here is inconsistent, so when it’s on, it’s worth making the most of it. Crowds are sometimes an issue, so keep that in mind for the standout days.
Overall, the best bet is Thursday the 30th of July, with Friday the 31st as a close second. The long-range option on the 4th of August is worth keeping an eye on.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 3°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the NW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 15 | SSW 17 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 9 | S 10 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
286 | 154 | 133 | 151 | 175 | 1429 | 961 | 3371 | 7111 | 3142 | 1619 | 6605 | 1261 | 1016 | 185 | 125 | 61 | 87 | 594 | 706 | 504 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 6:14AM0.35m | 4:20PM0.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:42AM0.34m | 00:23AM0.12m | ||||||||
7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | |
— | 4:59 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | |
mm | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 7 | 7 |
Feels °C | 8 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 1 | -2 | -3 | -2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 6 | -2 | -1 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | N 5 | — | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSE 11 | E 14 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
286 | 154 | 133 | 151 | 175 | 1429 | 961 | 2 | — | 3142 | 1619 | 1541 | 25 | 4 | 185 | 125 | 45 | 87 | 594 | 706 | 504 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | S 9 | ESE 16 | SE 16 | SE 15 |
12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 90 | 55 | 61 | 6 | 26 | 40 | 34 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | E 12 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 14 | SE 13 | S 16 | SE 14 | S 9 | NNE 8 | — |
17 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | 21 | 8 | 2 | 6 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 2 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | SW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | SW 15 | SSW 17 | W 4 | W 4 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | W 3 | NNW 2 | — | N 3 | NW 3 | — | SW 8 |
— | 1 | 2 | 2 | 33 | 13 | 33 | 3371 | 7111 | 14 | 33 | 6605 | 1261 | 1016 | 1 | 1 | — | 5 | 2 | — | 125 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 39 | 17 | 803 | 17 | 7 | 685 | 7 | 110 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 39 | 0 | 571 | 582 | 60 |
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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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