Hope Beach surf break

Hope Beach surfForecast / TAS – East Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Sunday 29 Mar 2026 AEDT
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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
17.1° C
(Which is 2.3°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 Sunday (Mar 29) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 29) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Mar 30) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 29th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 15s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 29th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 29th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Thu night).

Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
3
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
S
1.6
S
1.5
S
1.4
SSW
1.5
S
1.4
S
1.6
S
1.4
S
1.2
S
0.8
S
0.6
S
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.8
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.5
S
1.5
S
1.2
SSW
Period(s) (?)161514131413161614131211131616141413161413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1688117886169081866312909405652121034264972152265615631117938523
Wind
(km/h)
5
NNW
5
WSW
5
N
5
N
15
ENE
15
N
15
N
10
E
25
N
20
N
20
WSW
5
NW
10
NNW
15
SW
25
SW
15
W
20
W
15
NW
15
NW
25
WNW
25
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscrossglassglasscrossoffcross-
off
cross-
on
offcross-
off
crossoffoffcrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:29PM
0.46
4:55AM
0.61
6:51PM
0.48
5:48AM
0.57
7:12PM
0.50
6:43AM
0.52
7:33PM
0.53
7:42AM
0.48
7:56PM
0.56
8:48AM
0.44
8:21PM
0.59
10:02AM
0.41
8:48PM
0.61
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:40AM
0.11
10:46PM
0.37
12:14PM
0.15
11:48PM
0.34
12:43PM
0.19
12:49AM
0.31
1:07PM
0.24
1:49AM
0.27
1:28PM
0.28
2:47AM
0.24
1:47PM
0.32
3:41AM
0.20
2:02PM
0.35
4:34AM
0.18
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunrise7:20--7:22--7:24--7:24--7:26--7:26--7:28--
Sunset-7:07--7:05--7:02--7:01--7:00--6:58--6:55-
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C121817131617192522222518142018121413131514
Feels °C (?)101615121315152321182215111715798999
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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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