
Surf Forecasts:
Hope Beach surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 18s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 21,013 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 19s 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. 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 6.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore 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 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 20ft (6.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hope Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get this straight. We've got Hope Beach in the crosshairs for one solid window later this week and then again the following week, but this forecast is a real mixed bag.
Right off the bat, on Tuesday the 8th, we get a taste of what's possible. The morning is looking *sweet* with a clean 3ft groundswell out of the SSW, a super long 18 second period, and a light offshore wind. The combined energy is sitting in a solid moderate range (902). That's the kind of glassy morning that's absolutely worth a paddle.
But don't get too excited for the afternoon. The wind shifts cross-offshore and picks up, bumping the swell to 5ft. It's clean, but the quality drops off a cliff.
Then we hit a wall. Wednesday the 9th is a write-off—strong onshore winds and a messy 12ft to 13ft swell that's just a washing machine. And Thursday the 10th through Friday the 11th? Forget it. The swell is pumping, pushing 15ft to 16ft with combined energy readings hitting 18209 and 13937—that's some serious ocean power. It's too big for this spot, and the wind is all over the place. This is more of a kite-surfing scene than a paddle-out for sure.
Now, here's our real standout. Saturday the 12th is where it's at. Morning is firing with a 6ft SSW groundswell, a 17-second period, and a clean offshore breeze. The afternoon turns even better—glassy conditions with 5ft waves and a period of 16 seconds. That's the window you wanna be in the water. Perfect for experienced surfers.
Sunday the 13th will still have some fun, clean waves dropping from 4ft to 3ft through the day, with a gentle offshore flow. Nice and mellow. Monday the 14th gets pretty small, under 2ft, so don't expect much.
After that, it's another rough patch. Tuesday the 15th through Wednesday the 16th looks messy again with strong cross-shore winds and lumpy surf. There's a big 12ft swell on Wednesday the 16th afternoon that's clean but too big for the break.
Week two looks like a tease. Thursday the 17th morning has a clean 4ft SSW groundswell at 14 seconds—very good surf, but that fades fast. Friday the 18th is tiny, just 2ft. But hold onto your leash—Saturday the 19th is another standout. Morning kicks off with a clean 7ft SW groundswell at 16 seconds, and combined energy of 2675. This one is for the experienced crew. Afternoon holds at 6ft. This is a promising but less certain call that far out.
The rest of the run into the following week looks small and inconsistent, with a few clean but weak days. Hope Beach is fickle—inconsistent by nature—so this pattern of waiting for the right window is just how it goes.
You want the best? That's Saturday the 12th. Glassy, long period swell, and just the right size. Miss that, and the backup is Saturday the 19th, if the long-range forecast holds.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue morning, strong winds from the SW by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | S 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | S 17 | S 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
369 | 522 | 1112 | 3024 | 9478 | 9832 | 10748 | 13799 | 9324 | 6885 | 7879 | 10531 | 2620 | 1865 | 1165 | 733 | 768 | 353 | 183 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | off | on | off | off | glassy | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 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 | 8:18AM0.53m | 8:46PM0.46m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:46PM0.26m | 2:15AM0.31m | ||||||
— | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 9 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 19 | 22 | 18 |
Feels °C | 5 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 17 | 18 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | S 24 | — | — | — | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | S 17 | S 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 |
93 | 522 | 1112 | 273 | — | — | — | 4410 | 2942 | 1652 | 2587 | 3406 | 2620 | 1865 | 1165 | 733 | 768 | 353 | 183 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | SSW 13 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | S 11 | S 10 |
369 | 238 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 4 | 56 | 31 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 15 | E 14 |
55 | 142 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | S 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NW 3 | N 3 |
— | — | — | 3024 | 9478 | 9832 | 10748 | 13799 | 9324 | 6885 | 7879 | 10531 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 39 | 17 | 872 | 1610 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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