Hope Beach surf break

Hope Beach surfForecast / TAS – East Coast / Australia

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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
14.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 11) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hope Beach in the next 16 days are 1.8m 20s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 11th May)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 12th May)5ft (1.5m) 21s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 12th May)6ft (1.8m) 20s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
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
0
3
2
0
1
4
2
3
2
0
1
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
S
14
1.7
S
13
1.5
S
12
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.5
S
24
1.8
S
20
1.9
S
18
1.3
S
16
1
S
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.4
S
9
0.4
S
9
0.9
SSW
19
0.8
SSW
17
0.6
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.8
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1110
956
702
345
246
282
2471
2217
847
417
290
173
29
25
533
340
171
84
82
50
273
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
15
S
5
SSW
0
W
10
S
5
S
5
N
10
ESE
10
N
15
N
25
ENE
20
N
20
N
15
NE
20
N
25
N
20
NNE
20
N
15
N
25
NNE
10
NNW
off
on
glassy
glassy
on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
2:31PM0.49m
00:43AM0.63m
3:01PM0.54m
1:50AM0.60m
3:35PM0.59m
3:03AM0.56m
4:10PM0.64m
4:21AM0.52m
4:48PM0.69m
5:45AM0.49m
5:27PM0.73m
7:14AM0.46m
6:10PM0.76m
Low Tide
6:52PM0.39m
8:06AM0.08m
8:10PM0.35m
8:48AM0.10m
9:23PM0.29m
9:30AM0.14m
10:33PM0.21m
10:13AM0.19m
11:40PM0.13m
10:55AM0.26m
00:45AM0.05m
11:36AM0.33m
1:50AM-0.01m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:09
7:09
7:11
7:11
7:13
7:13
7:15
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:01
5:00
5:00
4:59
4:58
4:57
4:55
2
Temp °C
14
13
13
12
12
12
13
13
11
14
14
13
17
18
15
17
18
16
18
19
14
12
10
12
12
10
12
11
11
9
11
9
9
14
14
11
14
13
12
13
14
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
S
14
1.7
S
13
1.5
S
12
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSE
9
0.9
S
9
1.8
S
20
1.9
S
18
1.3
S
16
1
S
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.4
S
9
0.4
S
9
0.9
SSW
19
0.8
SSW
17
0.6
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.8
SSW
16
Energy kJ
1110
956
702
345
135
142
2471
2217
847
417
290
173
27
24
533
340
171
84
82
44
273
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
12
0.2
E
13
0.9
S
9
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
S
9
0.2
E
13
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
11
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.3
ENE
5
0.2
E
5
0.2
E
5
0.4
ENE
6
0.3
ENE
6
0.3
SSW
16
0.2
ENE
6
Energy kJ
3
3
14
139
246
223
83
13
3
3
3
2
29
14
5
2
2
13
8
50
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
14
0.2
E
14
0.5
S
24
0.2
E
13
0.2
ENE
13
0.2
SSW
17
0.2
SSW
16
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
13
0.1
E
13
0.4
NE
6
0.1
E
9
Energy kJ
14
16
282
13
16
28
25
8
8
7
3
9
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
4
0.6
ENE
3
0.5
NE
4
0.5
N
3
0.4
NE
3
0.4
N
3
0.6
N
3
0.2
N
3
0.4
N
3
0.3
N
3
Energy kJ
8
7
7
5
3
2
8
1
3
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
3
2
3
2
4
4
3
2
3
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
0
7
0
0
19
3
0
15
0
0
322
0
0
2
0
3
3
3
3
3
0
Best forecast wave conditions in East Coast of Tasmania
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
2
1
2
4
3
2
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
4
4
4
4
4
6
4
5
4
2
3
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
9
6
5
6
9
6
9
9
9
8
5
5
5
5
7
6
7
4
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.

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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