Hope Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.02° S 147.51° E

Issued: 3 am 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Hope Beach sea temperature is
11.6° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 19s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,767 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period with S 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 1.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 6th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 8th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 19s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 8th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 18s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, mates, let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for Hope Beach over the next couple weeks. This spot is a bit of a sneaky one – it’s inconsistent, but when it lines up it can really fire. The water’s sitting at 53°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there. We’ve got a solid run of S and SSW groundswells coming in, mostly with good period, and when the northerly offshore breezes kick in the waves will be clean as a whistle. Crowds can pop up now and then, so keep an eye out if you want a peak to yourself.

The action starts Monday, July 6, with a nice 5ft S swell, 14-second period, and a NNW offshore breeze at 9 mph. Clean conditions, moderate wave energy (918). Tuesday morning, July 7, drops a bit to 4ft but with a longer 17-second period from the S, light NW cross-off wind – still clean and fun. Energy moderate (818).

But the real standout hits Wednesday morning, July 8. We’re looking at a 5ft SSW groundswell with an 18-second period, crystal-clear skies, and a light N offshore at 6 mph. That’s clean surf with strong energy (1848). This one’s for the experienced crew – sizey, powerful, and well-shaped. If you’ve got the skills, don’t miss it. Thursday and Friday, July 9–10, drop back to waist-high 3ft SSW swell, still clean with offshore winds, but nothing special.

Then we hit a bit of a lull. Saturday July 11 and Sunday July 12 are pretty flat – tiny 2ft to 1ft waves, poor conditions. Monday July 13 morning brings another cracker: 5ft SSW at 16 seconds, light NW offshore, strong energy (1547). Clean as, and another prime session for intermediate to advanced surfers. Tuesday July 14 is more marginal, but Wednesday July 15 morning fires up again – 5ft SSW with a 16-second period, NW offshore at 12 mph, strong energy (1255). However, that afternoon turns nasty with a gale from the south – get out early.

After that, the rest of the run looks pretty average. Thursday July 16 is blown out, Friday July 17 has small but clean 4ft S swell, nothing to write home about. The following week has some small waist-high SSW swell with offshore winds, but it’s mostly for the beginners or the desperate. The 21st of July sees a 4ft to 4ft SSW swell with moderate energy, but the wind is strong and cross-off, so not ideal.

Best bet: Wednesday July 8 morning and Monday July 13 morning. Those are the standouts. The July 15 morning is also worth a paddle if you can dodge the afternoon gale. After that, it’s a waiting game.

Stay salty,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the NNE by Sat night).

Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
3
3
2
1
4
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
S
14
0.9
SSW
14
1.1
S
14
1.2
S
17
1.3
SSW
16
0.8
S
21
1.6
SSW
18
1.5
SSW
18
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
11
0.3
SSW
11
0.5
S
21
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
915
336
482
809
848
557
1767
1273
554
344
249
908
424
404
191
108
105
58
25
23
229
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
10
S
15
NW
5
NW
10
SSW
10
SSE
10
N
10
ENE
10
NNW
15
N
10
NNE
15
N
20
N
10
N
25
N
25
N
35
N
35
NNE
35
N
30
NNW
20
NNW
Wind State
off
on
off
cross-off
cross-on
on
off
cross
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
High Tide
12:17PM0.52m
11:07PM0.56m
12:51PM0.58m
00:24AM0.51m
1:28PM0.64m
1:49AM0.47m
2:09PM0.70m
3:16AM0.44m
2:53PM0.75m
4:43AM0.43m
3:41PM0.79m
6:07AM0.42m
4:31PM0.81m
Low Tide
5:30PM0.35m
6:00AM0.14m
6:52PM0.29m
6:41AM0.17m
8:07PM0.21m
7:24AM0.22m
9:16PM0.13m
8:08AM0.27m
10:21PM0.06m
8:53AM0.32m
11:24PM-0.00m
9:37AM0.35m
00:27AM-0.04m
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
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part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:41
7:41
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:46
4:47
4:49
4:49
4:50
4:51
4:52
 mm
2
Temp °C
7
9
10
11
12
10
9
10
9
10
12
9
10
12
9
13
13
13
12
11
8
Feels °C
4
6
5
9
10
6
7
7
6
5
9
5
5
8
4
8
6
4
5
4
2
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
S
14
0.9
SSE
9
1.1
S
14
1.2
S
17
0.3
ESE
11
0.8
SSE
6
1.6
SSW
18
1.5
SSW
18
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
11
0.4
ENE
8
0.5
S
21
Energy kJ
915
131
482
809
23
50
1767
1273
554
344
249
908
424
404
191
108
105
58
25
20
229
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
13
0.9
SSW
14
0.6
S
19
0.2
E
11
0.3
ESE
11
0.8
S
21
0.7
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
7
0.5
S
7
0.5
E
10
0.5
S
20
0.4
ESE
7
0.3
E
7
0.4
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
10
0.2
E
7
0.3
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.1
S
18
0.3
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
16
Energy kJ
3
336
262
9
23
557
41
35
26
51
210
20
9
34
18
4
17
7
6
23
100
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
10
0.7
SSW
15
0.4
ESE
11
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
ESE
10
0.1
E
10
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ENE
5
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
8
0.3
N
3
0.2
ENE
8
Energy kJ
3
2
196
40
33
28
16
31
2
11
31
10
3
2
1
2
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
16
0.2
NNE
4
0.3
NNW
2
0.5
N
3
0.4
NNE
3
1.2
NNE
5
1.3
NNE
5
0.4
W
2
Energy kJ
848
2
1
5
4
61
81
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
3
3
2
1
4
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
0
7
0
0
7
11
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
19
479
499
33
0
Best forecast wave conditions in East Coast of Tasmania
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
2
1
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
8
7
4
5
7
6
6
4
4
5
4
4
4
2
2
8
6
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
5
6
5
8
5
5
8
6
5
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.

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