
Surf Forecasts:
Hope Beach surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 19s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with 2,053 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period with ESE 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. 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 1.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 10s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hope Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's chew the fat on the next couple of weeks at Hope Beach.
The opening days are a bit of a tease. We've got some surf on the way, but it's small and a touch messy. Not much to get the heart racing just yet. The water temp is sitting right around average for this time of year, so don't expect any surprise warm or cold shots.
Wednesday the 5th kicks things off with a weak 3ft ESE swell. The wind is cross-on, so it's going to be a bit bumpy. The energy is weak (277), so this is really just a knee-high dribble. Not worth paddling out for.
Thursday morning the 6th is a little better. The swell picks up to 4ft, still from the ESE, and the wind swings to a light cross-off. It cleans it up a touch, and the energy is creeping up (307). There's a window there in the morning where it might be rideable, but it’s nothing to write home about.
Friday the 7th sees a shift. The swell drops in size but the period jumps way up. We’re looking at a 3ft SSW groundswell with a 16-second pulse. The morning looks clean with a light offshore wind from the NNW. The energy is moderate (477). It’s small, but the tide and wind might just line up for some fun, longboard-style waves. Worth a look if you’re keen.
The weekend gets a little tricky. Saturday the 8th has a small SSW swell (3ft) but a proper offshore wind in the morning. That’s a good sign for clean conditions, and the energy is moderate (412). It’s small, but clean. By Sunday, the swell backs way off to 2ft. There might be a ripple, but it’s really not worth your time.
Now, here’s where things start to get interesting. We’ve got a big swell coming in the middle of next week. The energy starts to build big time on Monday the 10th, and by Wednesday the 12th we’re looking at some serious power. The problem is the wind is going to be all over the place, so it’s going to be lumpy and messy. Not our day.
But then comes Thursday the 13th of August. This is the standout. The models are showing a massive SSW groundswell, with swell heights hitting 13-16ft. The energy readings are off the charts (8587 and 25931). This is a beast of a swell. The wind is offshore and the tide is favorable, BUT, it’s going to be way too big for Hope Beach. This is expert-only territory, and honestly, it’s probably too big even for that here. It’s going to be a washing machine. This setup could be more interesting for the kite crowd than for us paddle surfers.
Friday the 14th is when it becomes manageable. The swell drops back to a still very hefty 8ft, with a long 19-second period. The morning looks excellent with a gentle offshore wind. This is the one. Experienced surfers will be in for a treat. It’s big, powerful, and clean. This is our big day. There’s another pulse on Saturday the 15th, but the wind turns onshore, so it’ll be a bit of a mess.
The following week has some promise, too. Sunday the 16th sees the swell drop to a friendlier 4ft with a light offshore wind, making for some clean, fun waves. Then we get a new pulse of swell from the SE around Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th. The swell is around 6ft, but the period is shorter, around 10-11 seconds. Still, with moderate offshore winds, Tuesday the 18th looks like it could be very good for experienced surfers. There's also a shot on Wednesday the 19th with clean, glassy conditions in the afternoon as the wind drops right out.
So, to sum it up. The first week is a grind. The real standout is Thursday the 13th, but it’s too big, so look to Friday the 14th for the best of the big swell. Then, next week, Tuesday the 18th is your other solid pick. Keep your eyes on the forecast, as things can change.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | SSW 19 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | E 11 | SSW 22 |
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125 | 193 | 227 | 222 | 352 | 288 | 379 | 443 | 371 | 259 | 118 | 71 | 100 | 881 | 685 | 647 | 1067 | 118 | 119 | 363 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | off | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 00:48AM0.46m | 12:46PM0.68m | 2:14AM0.44m | 1:34PM0.72m | 3:37AM0.42m | 2:25PM0.76m | 4:53AM0.42m | 3:18PM0.78m | 6:02AM0.41m | 4:12PM0.79m | 7:04AM0.41m | 5:07PM0.78m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:53PM0.20m | 6:04AM0.27m | 8:02PM0.13m | 6:50AM0.30m | 9:07PM0.07m | 7:37AM0.33m | 10:10PM0.02m | 8:25AM0.35m | 11:10PM-0.01m | 9:16AM0.36m | 00:08AM-0.01m | 10:09AM0.37m | 1:02AM0.00m | |||||||
— | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | |
5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 9 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | SSW 18 |
125 | 193 | 227 | 222 | 105 | 288 | 379 | 443 | 371 | 259 | 118 | 71 | 100 | 881 | 685 | 647 | 71 | 71 | 119 | 249 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | SW 4 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 18 | SW 13 | E 12 | ENE 9 | E 10 | ENE 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 22 |
37 | 34 | 5 | 64 | 352 | 57 | 37 | 26 | 34 | 30 | 11 | 61 | 45 | 3 | 66 | 68 | 186 | 118 | 80 | 363 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SE 11 | SSW 20 | SSW 14 | E 10 | SE 14 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | E 12 | SSW 19 | E 12 |
115 | 42 | 50 | 51 | 5 | 127 | 115 | 30 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 12 | 12 | — | — | — | — | 49 | 71 | 72 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 3 | SW 5 | SW 4 | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NNE 3 | NE 5 | ENE 8 | — | SSW 3 | SSW 16 | — | — | WNW 3 |
— | 2 | 25 | 4 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 7 | 41 | 86 | — | 10 | 1067 | — | — | 8 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 34 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 582 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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