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Hope Beach Surf Forecast
/ TAS – East Coast (46 breaks) / Tasmania (59 breaks) /
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Hope Beach surfForecast / TAS – East Coast / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Wednesday 13 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
13.8° C
(Which is 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 Wednesday (May 13) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 0.9m 19s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 9s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Wed 13th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Wed 13th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 15th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hope Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
S 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | E 9 | S 19 | SSW 18 | S 19 | |
423 | 236 | 163 | 73 | 25 | 403 | 348 | 232 | 85 | 51 | 46 | 252 | 196 | 201 | 180 | 83 | 60 | 57 | 66 | 61 | 270 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | |
High Tide | 4:10PM0.64m | 4:21AM0.52m | 4:48PM0.69m | 5:45AM0.49m | 5:27PM0.73m | 7:14AM0.46m | 6:10PM0.76m | 8:49AM0.45m | 6:56PM0.78m | 10:29AM0.45m | 7:45PM0.78m | 12:17PM0.46m | 8:37PM0.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:33PM0.21m | 10:13AM0.19m | 11:40PM0.13m | 10:55AM0.26m | 00:45AM0.05m | 11:36AM0.33m | 1:50AM-0.01m | 12:15PM0.39m | 2:55AM-0.05m | 12:52PM0.43m | 3:58AM-0.06m | 1:27PM0.45m | |||||||||
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 | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — |
 | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:52 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 6 | 5 | 4 | |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
12 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 9 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | E 7 | ENE 7 | SW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 8 | ENE 9 | S 19 |
 kJ | 423 | 236 | 163 | 73 | 13 | 403 | 348 | 232 | 24 | 9 | 46 | 252 | 196 | 201 | 180 | 88 | 64 | 57 | 37 | 26 | 270 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | SSW 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | E 6 | ENE 7 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 2 | 29 | 14 | 21 | 6 | 15 | 85 | 51 | 8 | 4 | 22 | 35 | 57 | 83 | 60 | 57 | 54 | 48 | 42 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 11 | — | SE 16 | SSW 16 | S 8 | SE 14 | SE 13 | E 13 | — | SSW 18 | — | — | — | — | S 23 | S 21 | S 20 | S 19 | SSW 18 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | — | 5 | — | 10 | 25 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 3 | — | 31 | — | — | — | — | 11 | 36 | 30 | 66 | 61 | 27 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 3 | NE 4 | N 3 | — | NE 5 | N 3 | NNE 2 | N 3 | N 3 | N 3 | N 3 | N 3 | NNE 3 | N 3 | — | E 2 | — | — | WSW 4 | — |
| kJ | — | 7 | 7 | 1 | — | 13 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 17 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
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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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