Hope Beach surf break

Hope Beach surfForecast / TAS – East Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Saturday 23 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
13.6° C
(Which is 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 Sunday (May 24) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hope Beach in the next 16 days are 1.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 12s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sun 24th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 28th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 25th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat night, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the SE by Mon night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue night, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed morning, calm by Thu night).

Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Sat
30
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
1
0
1
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
8
0.7
S
15
0.7
S
12
0.6
S
17
0.7
SSW
15
1.8
SSE
7
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.7
E
12
0.9
E
13
0.7
S
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.5
S
15
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
S
11
0.6
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
121
21
205
153
202
234
362
273
189
152
137
151
264
251
300
243
109
184
150
121
64
Wind (km/h)
20
N
10
N
5
SE
5
SW
5
SSW
30
S
30
SE
25
SSE
25
S
25
SSE
30
SW
30
SSW
25
SSW
5
SW
5
SSE
10
N
15
N
10
ENE
10
NW
15
N
10
ENE
off
off
glassy
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
off
off
cross
off
off
cross
High Tide
00:15AM0.56m
3:16PM0.51m
1:10AM0.50m
3:26PM0.54m
2:09AM0.45m
3:38PM0.58m
3:14AM0.40m
3:54PM0.62m
4:25AM0.37m
4:16PM0.65m
5:41AM0.36m
4:43PM0.67m
7:01AM0.35m
5:14PM0.69m
Low Tide
7:55AM0.13m
8:18PM0.40m
8:15AM0.18m
9:27PM0.36m
8:31AM0.22m
10:23PM0.30m
8:45AM0.26m
11:11PM0.25m
9:01AM0.29m
11:54PM0.20m
9:19AM0.31m
00:37AM0.16m
9:37AM0.34m
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cloud
cloud
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light rain
mod rain
rain showers
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:22
7:24
7:24
7:26
7:26
7:28
7:28
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4:49
4:47
4:47
4:46
4:45
4:45
4:45
5
7
3
7
10
1
3
1
Temp °C
15
15
15
14
13
12
11
10
11
13
12
12
12
11
11
10
12
13
11
14
15
11
14
14
13
11
6
5
5
5
9
7
7
7
9
9
9
10
11
8
10
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
12
0.4
ENE
13
0.7
ENE
13
0.7
ENE
13
0.7
ENE
13
0.7
ENE
12
0.7
SSW
16
1
S
8
0.7
SSW
14
0.9
SE
7
0.9
ENE
12
0.7
E
12
0.9
E
13
0.8
E
12
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.5
S
15
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
S
11
0.6
S
10
Energy kJ
121
57
176
178
170
155
259
115
189
77
260
151
264
184
300
243
109
184
150
121
64
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
9
0.7
S
15
0.7
S
12
0.6
S
11
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
E
12
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
E
12
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
SE
7
0.6
E
7
0.5
S
12
0.7
S
16
0.6
E
12
0.6
E
11
0.4
SSW
12
0.5
E
11
0.4
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
Energy kJ
8
33
205
153
89
234
104
273
146
152
49
33
75
251
103
91
56
59
34
19
18
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
9
0.4
SSW
8
0.3
SSW
8
0.1
S
19
0.6
S
17
0.4
SSW
11
0.6
E
12
0.3
S
17
0.6
E
12
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
S
13
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SW
12
0.3
ESE
8
0.5
E
11
0.1
E
6
0.1
W
10
0.3
SSW
11
Energy kJ
17
21
11
7
202
37
104
51
110
137
125
83
36
12
62
1
2
23
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
3
0.7
SSE
4
1.8
SSE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.4
SE
7
0.9
ENE
8
0.3
SW
2
0.3
E
7
0.6
SSW
4
0.4
SSW
4
Energy kJ
2
17
362
153
178
89
1
9
9
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
4
2
4
1
1
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
15
0
19
7
60
144
227
110
39
11
450
60
8
8
0
0
3
0
0
3
Best forecast wave conditions in East Coast of Tasmania
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
1
3
3
2
4
1
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
2
5
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
9
8
6
8
6
7
8
9
7
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.

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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