Hope Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.02° S 147.51° E

Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 06 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hope Beach sea temperature is
11.9°C
0.2° 

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 5 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 22,527 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 6.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sun 6th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 10th Sep)20ft (6.0m) 18s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 10th Sep)21ft (6.5m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty. Let's have a deep look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.

Overall, it's a bit of a slow start for Hope Beach, but the long-range has some serious teeth, with a couple of massive windows of opportunity if you're an experienced surfer.

The season's first real push of energy doesn't arrive until Tuesday, September 8th, but when it does, it's a classic setup. Monday the 7th is a complete write-off – 22 mph cross-shore winds and lumpy 7 ft mess. Don't even think about it.

Tuesday, September 8th morning is where it all kicks off. The wind goes light offshore from the northwest at only 9 mph. The swell is a tidy 3 ft, but the period is a juicy 18 seconds, so there's real groundswell energy in the water (738 combined energy). That's going to be glassy, clean, and fun. The break is fairly exposed to the south, so that long-period SSW groundswell will wrap in nicely. It'll be a bit inconsistent, but quality over quantity here. This is a standout for the lighter, more user-friendly end of the spectrum.

Then the week goes completely psycho. By Wednesday, September 9th, the swell jumps to 12 ft with a strong breeze making it a lumpy cross-shore mess. This is not for the faint of heart or a normal surfer. That swell keeps ramping into Thursday morning, September 10th with a massive 18 ft SW swell at 16 seconds. The combined energy is reading a staggering 22511 – that's extremely powerful. The wind is a clean cross-off, but at that size, Hope Beach is for experts only. It's too big for anyone else. The beach is going to be a beast.

There’s a reprieve on Saturday morning, September 12th. The swell drops to a still-chunky 8 ft from the south, but the real beauty is the wind: 9 mph offshore from the NNW. That will groom the waves into nice, clean lines. This is the prime window for an advanced surfer looking for power without the pure terror of Thursday. The period holds at 17 seconds, so you've got proper groundswell walls.

A small, glassy, picturesque window arrives on Sunday afternoon, September 13th. The wind literally goes glassy from the southwest, and the swell is down to 3 ft. It's small, and it's the tail end of the energy, but for a longboard or a foiler, that 3 ft of glassy SSW swell is pure magic.

The second week looks blown out by strong winds on Monday and Tuesday, but we see another big spike on Tuesday morning, September 15th, with 10 ft SW swell at 16 seconds. Decent cross-off wind again, so it's clean, but it's big. That swell pulse continues into Wednesday morning, September 16th at 5 ft, still a reasonable size.

The huge one returns on Saturday, September 19th morning with a 15 ft SW swell (8982 combined energy) and a cross-off breeze. Again, this is a fearsome amount of water, strictly for experts who know the bank. The final window of the outlook is Monday, September 21st afternoon with a much more manageable 6 ft SSW swell and a 19-second period with light cross-off wind. A beautiful end to the forecast.

The best on offer: For the experienced crew, don't miss Saturday morning, September 12th – big, clean, and powerful but surfable. For the everyday punter wanting clean, groomed waves, the standout is Tuesday morning, September 8th – 3 ft of long-period glass. The Thursday 10th and Saturday 19th sessions are serious, expert-only beasts. Crowds at Hope Beach are listed as "sometimes" so you might have it to yourself on a good day.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sun morning, strong winds from the SW by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Wed morning, light winds from the NNW by Fri night).

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Tuesday
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SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
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13
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7
1.8
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8
0.7
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2.4
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16
1.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
160
104
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412
373
369
522
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1576
8623
10617
21039
16426
11470
2076
2356
3427
12746
3287
1742
806
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
15
SE
15
WNW
35
SW
30
SSW
15
NNW
15
NW
15
WNW
30
WSW
35
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High Tide
2:02PM0.74m
4:51AM0.43m
2:58PM0.74m
5:38AM0.43m
3:54PM0.72m
6:19AM0.44m
4:49PM0.69m
6:54AM0.45m
5:44PM0.64m
7:24AM0.47m
6:40PM0.58m
7:52AM0.50m
7:40PM0.52m
Low Tide
9:53PM0.02m
8:15AM0.38m
10:47PM0.03m
9:15AM0.37m
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
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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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