Hope Beach surf break

Hope Beach surfForecast / TAS – East Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Saturday 02 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
14.9° C
(Which is 1.1°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 Saturday (May 02) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s 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 1.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 9s period and expected on Sunday (May 03) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sat 2nd May)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 5th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 7th May)5ft (1.5m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
0
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
0
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
S
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
S
17
1.4
S
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
18
0.6
S
18
1
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
101
65
118
121
120
154
118
192
202
991
785
529
258
257
329
222
582
1195
871
657
744
Wind (km/h)
20
N
10
ENE
15
N
15
N
15
N
5
NNE
5
N
10
E
15
NNW
0
WSW
5
S
15
W
15
NNW
15
N
20
NNE
25
SW
20
SSW
10
SE
15
SE
25
SSE
25
SE
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
off
glassy
off
cross
off
glassy
on
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
6:25PM0.66m
9:40AM0.38m
6:57PM0.66m
7:33PM0.66m
8:14PM0.66m
8:59PM0.66m
9:49PM0.66m
1:48PM0.43m
10:43PM0.65m
Low Tide
11:12AM0.35m
2:25AM0.14m
11:16AM0.38m
3:11AM0.12m
3:56AM0.11m
4:40AM0.11m
5:23AM0.10m
6:04AM0.09m
3:52PM0.42m
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7:00
7:01
7:01
7:03
7:05
7:05
7:07
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5:12
5:10
5:09
5:07
5:07
5:06
5:05
2
10
2
1
12
Temp °C
21
22
20
22
19
15
17
17
14
14
15
15
17
18
14
12
13
14
14
14
15
17
20
16
20
16
13
15
14
11
12
13
12
12
14
9
7
10
12
12
9
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
ENE
9
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
1.4
S
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
ENE
11
0.6
S
18
1
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
Energy kJ
101
65
118
121
120
154
50
192
135
991
785
529
258
257
101
222
582
1195
871
657
744
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
7
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
10
0.6
ENE
9
0.5
SSW
13
0.7
ENE
10
0.6
S
17
0.6
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.6
ENE
10
0.5
E
10
0.6
ENE
10
0.6
S
18
0.6
SSW
12
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
Energy kJ
10
47
19
13
57
69
90
102
202
71
98
85
55
86
235
123
55
51
31
29
27
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
15
0.3
SSW
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
NNE
2
0.2
N
3
0.5
S
15
0.2
SSE
3
0.6
E
10
0.1
S
24
0.2
S
21
0.4
S
20
0.4
S
20
0.7
SSW
18
0.5
E
11
1.1
ENE
10
Energy kJ
4
20
8
1
1
118
1
70
11
36
121
119
329
59
260
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
N
3
0.4
NE
7
0.3
NNW
3
0.5
SW
4
0.2
NNW
2
0.4
N
2
0.4
NE
3
0.9
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
5
0.8
SSW
5
Energy kJ
3
12
1
6
1
2
2
261
62
29
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
2
2
2
3
1
1
4
1
2
1
Distance (km)
3
2
0
3
0
0
0
19
0
0
8
0
0
0
3
7
11
19
11
482
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Best forecast wave conditions in East Coast of Tasmania
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
4
2
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
1
4
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
3
4
9
4
6
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
6
5
5
4
9
8
6
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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