Surf Forecasts:
Hope Beach surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 6,117 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s 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 (Aug 18) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hope Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get into it. Hope Beach is the only game in town for this 16-day stretch, and honestly, it's a bit of a mixed bag. The water is sitting at 52°, which is about what you'd expect for this time of year, nothing unusual there.
We start off with a bit of a slow burn. Tuesday the 18th through Thursday the 21st are pretty lackluster. The swell is small and inconsistent, with a weak wave energy (424 down to 55). The wind is mostly cross-off or offshore, which is nice, but the waves are just too small and weak to get excited about. The swell is coming from the SSW with a long period around 16-17 seconds. That long period means the waves have some energy, but for a beach break like Hope Beach, it can make things a bit too straight and shut down. Honestly, for a few days there, it's pretty flat.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Friday afternoon, the 21st. We get a bump in energy to 339, and the wind goes light offshore from the NW. The swell is still small at 2 ft, but the conditions are clean. It's a tease, but it's the first time things look halfway decent.
Now, Saturday the 22nd is a different story, but not necessarily a good one for the average surfer. The swell jumps up to 8 ft in the morning and 12 ft in the afternoon, with a massive 8940 combined energy. That's a lot of water moving. The wind is cross and cross-off, so it's not going to be a clean, pretty day. The wave comment says the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. If you're an expert, it might be a beast, but for most of us, it's a day to watch from the beach. It's more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session.
The standout period is hands down Sunday the 23rd and Monday the 24th. Sunday morning gives us a solid 5 ft SSW swell with a 14-second period, and offshore wind from the NW. The wave energy is 1029, which is a solid, moderate level. The conditions are clean and moderate offshore. That's a proper surf session. Monday afternoon, the 24th, is pure gold. The wind drops to glassy, flat calm from the west. The swell holds at 4 ft from the SSW with a 14-second period, and the energy is 692. This is the best on offer. The waves will be clean, lined up, and with that long period, there will be some nice, long rides. The crowds are listed as "sometimes," so you might have some company, but it won't be a circus.
We get another good window on the 31st of August. Monday morning looks fantastic with a 4 ft S swell, a 15-second period, and a light offshore breeze from the NNW. The energy is a solid 796. That's another day of clean, powerful surf. The morning will be the pick.
The rest of the forecast is a mix of onshore winds, smaller swell, and poor conditions. There's a pulse on the 28th with a 6 ft S swell and offshore wind, but the period is a short 8 seconds, so it'll be a bit choppy and less powerful. It's surfable, but not the highlight.
So, to wrap it up: if you're chasing waves, focus your energy on the 24th afternoon and the 31st morning. Those are the two true standouts in this 16-day window. The rest is either too small, too windy, or too big for the average surfer.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri night, light winds from the WNW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | S 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
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419 | 284 | 126 | 97 | 95 | 64 | 59 | 54 | 123 | 94 | 169 | 962 | 3554 | 6117 | 1288 | 711 | 531 | 874 | 461 | 684 | 418 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | off |
High Tide | 11:07AM0.56m | 00:08AM0.38m | 11:36AM0.59m | 1:25AM0.37m | 12:10PM0.61m | 2:33AM0.36m | 12:49PM0.63m | 3:25AM0.36m | 1:33PM0.65m | 4:08AM0.37m | 2:19PM0.67m | 4:47AM0.37m | 3:06PM0.68m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:26PM0.26m | 4:26AM0.33m | 7:21PM0.23m | 4:43AM0.34m | 8:07PM0.20m | 5:14AM0.35m | 8:50PM0.18m | 6:01AM0.35m | 9:33PM0.16m | 6:56AM0.35m | 10:15PM0.14m | 7:51AM0.35m | 10:57PM0.13m | ||||||||
7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
— | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 |
Feels °C | 11 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | ENE 8 | E 9 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
419 | 284 | 126 | 97 | 19 | 39 | 59 | 54 | 123 | 94 | 136 | 962 | 3554 | 2823 | 1288 | 711 | 531 | 874 | 461 | 684 | 418 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | — | ENE 5 | ENE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SW 5 | SSW 19 | S 18 | — | — | — | S 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | — | S 15 | E 15 | E 15 |
3 | — | 14 | 12 | 95 | 21 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 73 | 169 | — | — | — | 184 | 318 | 266 | — | 159 | 4 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | — | E 12 | E 12 | SW 7 | SSW 18 | SW 13 | SW 6 | E 6 | SW 6 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 15 | E 15 |
2 | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 64 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | NE 5 | N 3 | NNE 3 | N 3 | NNE 3 | N 3 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | SW 6 | NW 3 | SW 6 | SW 16 | W 4 | W 3 | W 3 | W 3 | NW 2 | — | NNW 2 |
5 | 43 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 31 | 6 | 278 | 6117 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 1 | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 334 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 53 | 2 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 575 | 536 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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