Hope Beach surf break

Hope Beach surfForecast / TAS – East Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Sunday 03 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
14.8° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (May 04) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period. 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 5.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 9s period and expected on Monday (May 04) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 4th May)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 9th May)11ft (3.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 10th May)18ft (5.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Wed night, strong winds from the WSW by Fri morning).

Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sun
10
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
2
2
3
1
2
2
0
1
0
0
3
1
0
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1
!
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
S
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
S
17
1.4
S
16
1.3
S
15
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
13
0.7
S
17
1.2
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
16
3.5
SSW
14
3.5
S
15
4
SSW
15
4.5
SW
14
3
SSW
13
4.5
SSW
16
4.5
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
154
118
192
346
979
773
536
336
784
640
293
696
1255
2379
4448
5546
7105
8040
3102
9942
8880
Wind (km/h)
15
N
15
N
10
NE
15
N
0
WNW
15
SW
20
NNW
20
NNW
25
SSW
20
SW
30
SW
30
WSW
20
NW
30
WSW
35
WSW
30
WSW
15
W
30
WSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
15
SW
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross
off
off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
7:33PM0.66m
8:14PM0.66m
8:59PM0.66m
9:49PM0.66m
1:48PM0.43m
10:43PM0.65m
2:04PM0.46m
11:41PM0.64m
2:31PM0.49m
Low Tide
3:11AM0.12m
3:56AM0.11m
4:40AM0.11m
5:23AM0.10m
6:04AM0.09m
3:52PM0.42m
6:44AM0.08m
5:27PM0.41m
7:25AM0.07m
6:52PM0.39m
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rain showers
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clear
clear
part cloud
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7:01
7:03
7:05
7:05
7:07
7:07
7:09
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5:09
5:07
5:07
5:06
5:05
5:04
5:01
6
2
Temp °C
17
18
19
13
14
15
15
16
14
10
9
9
12
13
14
13
17
15
14
16
15
15
15
17
9
14
12
11
11
9
5
2
1
7
6
6
6
13
9
10
11
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
9
0.7
E
10
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
S
17
1.4
S
16
1.3
S
15
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.5
E
11
0.6
S
18
0.8
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
E
10
3
S
15
2.5
S
14
3.5
S
16
3.5
S
16
Energy kJ
92
92
192
346
979
773
536
336
61
235
186
696
1255
20
18
4081
2606
6772
5969
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.7
E
10
0.5
SSW
12
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.5
ENE
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
S
20
0.5
E
10
0.7
S
17
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
E
10
Energy kJ
154
90
92
85
73
73
60
51
121
56
293
37
35
13
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
15
0.5
E
10
0.1
S
23
0.2
S
21
0.4
S
20
0.6
S
18
0.5
E
11
0.1
E
12
Energy kJ
118
49
11
36
121
232
59
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
3
0.5
SW
3
0.7
SW
4
0.3
NNW
2
0.4
NNW
3
1.5
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
6
1.3
SSW
5
0.5
WNW
3
2.2
SSW
16
3.5
SSW
14
3.5
S
15
4
SSW
15
4.5
SW
14
3
SSW
13
4.5
SSW
16
4.5
SSW
16
Energy kJ
2
5
20
1
3
784
640
80
94
6
2379
4448
5546
7105
8040
3102
9942
8880
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
3
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
3
1
5
4
4
2
3
4
4
Distance (km)
2
0
0
0
0
11
0
0
11
7
11
60
0
17
582
12
7
17
7
7
7
Best forecast wave conditions in East Coast of Tasmania
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
3
3
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
3
1
4
4
3
4
6
6
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
5
5
4
4
5
3
5
7
6
6
5
6
6
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
6
8
6
5
6
6
7
7
5
5
5
4
6
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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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