Hope Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.02° S 147.51° E

Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hope Beach sea temperature is
11.3°C
0.5° 

Hope Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Hope Beach surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 6,350 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 15s. 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) 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 5s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 29th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 29th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 30th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

Alright, listen up, Hope Beach is about to get a serious dose of Southern Ocean power. We’re talking some heavy, long-period groundswell on the way. Water temp feels about average for this time of year, nothing to write home about.

Right off the bat, Saturday the 29th is a big no-go for paddling. That Saturday morning session sees a massive 12 ft SW swell with a deep 13-second period, and the combined energy is through the roof at a massive 4747. That’s just too much juice for this spot. Save the board for another day. Saturday afternoon drops to a more manageable 5 ft but the wind cranks up to 19 mph, making it a write-off.

Sunday the 30th is the same story: way too big. A solid 13 ft SW swell on Sunday morning with a combined energy of 7549 – that’s big-water territory, and not for the faint of heart. The Sunday afternoon sees 12 ft, still a beast.

Alright, now we’re talking. Monday the 31st is the standout. The early morning session has the swell dropping to a clean 8 ft from the SW, with a 14-second groundswell. The wind is a light 9 mph cross-off, and the combined energy is a punchy 3838. This is excellent for experienced surfers who know what they’re doing. The water will be clean, and that long period will wrap in nicely if you’ve got a line on the take-off. Afternoon gets messy with a cross-on wind pushing the size back up.

Tuesday the 1st of September is a different beast. The morning brings offshore wind from the NNW at 12 mph, with the swell dropping right down to 4 ft. It’s a glassy, clean setup but the energy is weak at 789. A fun little longboard day if the sandbanks are holding.

The rest of the first week and into the second is a mixed bag. Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd are small, clean windows with 4 ft to 5 ft SSW swells and moderate offshore flow. Not huge, but rideable. Friday the 4th gets blown out by 25-28 mph winds and a massive, messy swell that’s way too big and ugly.

There’s a long gap of poor conditions from Saturday the 6th of September right through to Tuesday the 9th. We’re looking at small, weak, and messy surf with rain and onshore winds. A real dud of a stretch.

Things look interesting again for the middle of the second week. Saturday the 12th sees a big 10 ft SW swell return, but the cross-shore wind at 19 mph makes it lumpy. That’s more of a kite-surfing day if you’re into that. The true second week standout is Sunday the 13th. The morning brings a clean 7 ft SW groundswell with a 17-second period and a gentle offshore breeze. Combined energy is 2213. For a spot that’s often inconsistent, this is a very promising, clean session for experienced surfers. But keep in mind this is ten days away, so the call is a little less certain.

Overall, lock in Monday the 31st and maybe that Sunday the 13th if the forecast holds. Hope Beach is picking up some serious power here.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue night, fresh winds from the WNW by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
13
3.5
SW
13
1.5
SSW
14
4
SW
14
4
SW
13
3.5
SW
13
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14
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SSW
16
1.2
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16
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15
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15
1.3
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16
1.5
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15
1.6
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15
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
414
3916
886
5665
6130
4696
4271
2534
4124
1400
739
305
411
838
1028
1118
800
649
553
Wind (km/h)
15
W
10
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30
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20
WNW
10
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15
WNW
15
WNW
15
W
10
SSW
20
NNW
20
NNW
25
NW
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20
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20
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15
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20
NNW
10
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Wind State
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cross-off
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High Tide
7:54AM0.47m
7:10PM0.61m
8:29AM0.51m
8:11PM0.57m
9:07AM0.55m
9:22PM0.52m
9:46AM0.59m
10:41PM0.48m
10:30AM0.63m
00:06AM0.45m
11:18AM0.67m
1:31AM0.44m
Low Tide
1:32AM0.14m
12:53PM0.31m
2:07AM0.17m
2:05PM0.28m
2:43AM0.21m
3:19PM0.25m
3:21AM0.25m
4:32PM0.20m
4:01AM0.29m
5:43PM0.15m
4:44AM0.33m
6:50PM0.10m
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5:38
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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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