Hope Beach surf break

Hope Beach surfForecast / TAS – East Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Saturday 09 May 2026 AEST
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Hope Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Hope Beach sea temperature is
14.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Sunday (May 10) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hope Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 10th May)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 10th May)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 10th May)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
4
3
0
2
1
0
1
4
3
3
2
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
13
1.7
S
14
1.8
S
13
1.5
S
12
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.5
S
24
1.7
S
20
1.7
S
18
1.3
S
16
1
S
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.5
S
12
0.3
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1137
2154
1129
1087
702
289
249
275
2207
1780
847
423
295
173
72
53
375
229
137
82
45
Wind (km/h)
25
SW
10
NW
5
NNW
15
S
5
S
5
S
10
S
10
SSW
5
E
10
ESE
10
N
15
NNE
25
NE
20
N
20
N
15
NE
15
N
20
N
20
NE
20
N
20
N
cross
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
11:41PM0.64m
2:31PM0.49m
00:43AM0.63m
3:01PM0.54m
1:50AM0.60m
3:35PM0.59m
3:03AM0.56m
4:10PM0.64m
4:21AM0.52m
4:48PM0.69m
5:45AM0.49m
5:27PM0.73m
7:14AM0.46m
Low Tide
5:27PM0.41m
7:25AM0.07m
6:52PM0.39m
8:06AM0.08m
8:10PM0.35m
8:48AM0.10m
9:23PM0.29m
9:30AM0.14m
10:33PM0.21m
10:13AM0.19m
11:40PM0.13m
10:55AM0.26m
00:45AM0.05m
11:36AM0.33m
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part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:09
7:09
7:11
7:11
7:13
7:13
7:15
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:04
5:01
5:00
5:00
4:59
4:58
4:57
4:55
Temp °C
14
14
14
13
13
12
12
11
12
12
11
14
14
14
17
18
14
19
19
16
17
9
10
12
10
12
12
10
8
11
10
9
11
9
11
14
14
10
16
15
12
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
10
1.7
SSW
13
1.7
S
14
0.1
E
12
1.5
S
12
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
S
9
0.8
S
9
1.7
S
20
1.7
S
18
1.3
S
16
1
S
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.5
S
12
0.4
S
9
0.7
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SW
13
Energy kJ
8
1042
1129
3
702
289
127
108
2207
1780
847
423
295
173
72
24
375
229
137
82
45
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
12
0.2
ENE
12
0.2
E
13
0.9
S
9
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
S
9
0.7
S
9
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
11
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
14
0.3
ENE
6
0.3
ENE
6
0.3
ENE
6
0.3
ENE
6
Energy kJ
2
3
14
14
139
249
217
81
78
3
3
3
2
27
48
20
6
8
7
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
13
0.2
E
14
0.5
S
24
0.2
E
13
0.2
E
13
0.2
E
4
0.2
SSW
23
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
8
0.1
SE
13
0.1
E
13
0.2
SSW
18
Energy kJ
14
16
275
13
13
1
53
5
1
7
3
30
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
13
1.8
S
13
0.6
ENE
3
0.5
NE
4
0.3
N
2
0.4
ENE
3
0.5
NE
5
0.4
NNE
3
0.2
N
3
0.4
NNW
3
0.4
NNW
3
Energy kJ
1137
2154
1087
7
6
1
3
12
3
1
3
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
5
3
1
3
2
1
3
4
4
3
2
4
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
4
11
0
0
11
0
0
34
8
0
15
0
2
227
2
0
8
2
3
3
0
Best forecast wave conditions in East Coast of Tasmania
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
5
4
1
4
4
1
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
3
5
4
2
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
4
4
9
9
5
4
5
9
9
9
5
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
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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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