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Hope Beach surfForecast / TAS – East Coast / Australia
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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
17.9° C
(Which is 2.8°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 Tuesday (Mar 24) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hope Beach in the next 16 days are 1.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 31) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 15s period and expected on Friday (Mar 27) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Tue 24th Mar) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 29th Mar) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 31st Mar) | 6ft (1.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hope Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the S by Thu afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri morning, light winds from the SW by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 395 | 249 | 142 | 115 | 56 | 40 | 752 | 181 | 290 | 285 | 229 | 363 | 799 | 590 | 1552 | 649 | 1265 | 912 | 1117 | 985 | 725 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | glass | off | glass | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | off | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:41PM 0.45 | 12:19AM 0.69 | 3:58PM 0.45 | 1:15AM 0.69 | 4:55PM 0.45 | 2:12AM 0.69 | 5:35PM 0.44 | 3:08AM 0.67 | 6:05PM 0.45 | 4:02AM 0.65 | 6:29PM 0.46 | 4:55AM 0.61 | 6:51PM 0.48 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:43PM 0.42 | 8:22AM 0.04 | 6:35PM 0.43 | 9:21AM 0.04 | 7:35PM 0.42 | 10:13AM 0.05 | 8:39PM 0.41 | 11:00AM 0.08 | 9:43PM 0.39 | 11:40AM 0.11 | 10:46PM 0.37 | 12:14PM 0.15 | 11:48PM 0.34 | ||||||||
Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:14 | - | - | 7:12 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:08 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:05 | - |
Rain (mm) | 4 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 13 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
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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











