Hope Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.02° S 147.51° E

Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 12 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hope Beach sea temperature is
12.1°C
0.4° 

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 12 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 6,428 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 13) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 18s. 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 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 1AM. 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 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 13th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 16th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 17th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here with the long-range look at Hope Beach. Let's get straight into it.

The first bit of the forecast window is a slow starter. We don't get anything worthwhile until Sunday, September 13th.

Sunday September 13th is our first real window. Hope Beach sees a nice pulse of SSW groundswell at a long 16 seconds, pushing a clean 4ft. The big news is the wind: a solid NNW offshore at 12 mph. This setup gives us clean, lined-up waves. The combined energy is moderate (753), but with that offshore breeze and long period, the shape will make up for it. It’s a proper stand-out for intermediate surfers looking for some quality. The water is around 54°, which is pretty average for this time of year, nothing wild on the anomaly front.

Things get proper special for Thursday September 17th. We've got a S swell at 5ft with a 14-second period, and the wind goes completely glassy – absolutely dead calm in the afternoon. The combined energy is moderate (965). This is as clean as it gets. For a surfer who wants silky conditions and chest-to-head-high walls, this is the one to circle on the calendar. Yes, the break is inconsistent, so you'll have to be patient, but when a set comes through it’ll be worth the wait. Expect it to be quiet too.

Friday September 18th builds on that. The morning is a bit juicier at 7ft with a 17-second SSW groundswell, combined energy is strong (4761). Wind is a cross-offshore from the NW at 12 mph. This one has power. By the afternoon, the swell settles to a cleaner 7ft, still a long 16 seconds, with a proper offshore wind. This is excellent for experienced surfers, though at that size it's getting a bit much for learners.

After that, the surf stays on offer but gets more inconsistent and wind-affected. There’s a window on Wednesday September 23rd with a clean 5ft SSW groundswell and a light offshore from the NNW, combined energy at 1096. It's a good, solid option for a mid-week paddle.

The real dark horse lands on Thursday September 24th. The afternoon sees a 6ft SSW swell with a very long 19-second period. Combined energy is strong (2159). The wind is a light cross-offshore. That period is a monster, giving the waves incredible push and shape, but it might run a bit too straight for this beach break. Still, for an experienced surfer who can read a long-period wave, this could be the standout session of the whole forecast.

The rest of the window through the last week has a few clean mornings, particularly Sunday September 27th with a glassy 4ft SSW swell, but nothing with the same power or consistency as that mid-month run. Crowds at Hope Beach are sometimes a thing, but these are not peak periods, so you should have plenty of room.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the W by Mon night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue night, calm by Thu morning).

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Period (s)
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SSW
14
1.2
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16
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0.7
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0.5
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16
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16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
714
749
487
213
99
63
283
919
1876
3335
3937
3277
6428
912
951
1232
2212
1892
849
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
25
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15
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NNW
20
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WSW
35
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High Tide
8:18AM0.53m
8:46PM0.46m
8:44AM0.56m
10:01PM0.42m
9:12AM0.58m
11:25PM0.39m
9:44AM0.60m
00:52AM0.38m
10:22AM0.61m
2:03AM0.39m
11:07AM0.62m
2:41AM0.39m
Low Tide
1:56AM0.26m
2:46PM0.26m
2:15AM0.31m
3:51PM0.23m
2:29AM0.34m
4:50PM0.21m
2:40AM0.37m
5:43PM0.19m
2:53AM0.38m
6:32PM0.17m
3:28AM0.38m
7:17PM0.16m
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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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