Hope Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.02° S 147.51° E

Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hope Beach sea temperature is
11.3° C
1.0° 

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 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 5,278 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 17s 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 17s period. The wind is predicted to be 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Tue 14th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 17s
Best Surf 1PM (Wed 15th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 15th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


Alright crew, Rusty here with your local look at what’s coming down the line at Hope Beach. There’s a bit of a slow start, but we’ve got some real muscle showing up later if we’re patient.

The first few days are a bit messy. Monday the 13th is a write-off with a strong cross-off breeze at 25 mph and rain. The swell is there at 7 ft from the SSW, but the wind is junk and the water is sitting at 52°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year. The combined swell energy is weak at 1997 (moderate) but it’s just not coming together. Tuesday the 14th is where things start looking up. Morning sees a cleaner picture with a 6 ft SSW swell, a 17-second period (that’s proper groundswell), and a moderate offshore from the NW at 12 mph. The energy is good at 1820 (moderate) and conditions are lined up for experienced surfers. This is a genuine standout for the first half of the week.

Wednesday the 15th is interesting. The morning drops to 5 ft but stays clean with a cross-off breeze. Then Wednesday afternoon? Watch out. The swell jumps to 12 ft from the SW with a 14-second period, and the wind goes light offshore from the NNW at 6 mph. The combined energy is a massive 5750 (strong), but honestly, that’s too big for Hope Beach. That’s expert-only territory at that size, with a strong chance it’s just closing out. Still, the energy is undeniable.

Thursday the 16th and Friday the 17th both offer clean, manageable surf in the 5 ft to 6 ft range with light to moderate offshore winds from the NW. The periods are long (15-17 seconds), so expect nice lines but maybe a bit of a wait between sets. Crowds are possible here on the weekend, so if you can get out midweek, you’ll have a better time.

By Saturday the 18th, the swell fades to 3 ft and drops further into the 2 ft range by Sunday. The wind stays offshore, but the energy drops to under 619 (weak). From the 20th to the 23rd, we’re in a flat spell. Waves are tiny (1 ft to 2 ft) with low energy and often crummy wind. There’s a three-day gap there with no real recommendation – just ordinary conditions.

Then comes a glimmer. On Friday the 24th, a new pulse arrives: 4 ft to 5 ft SSW swell with a very long 19-second period and moderate offshore winds from the NW at 12 mph. The combined energy hits 953 to 1182 (moderate). That’s promising, but it’s a full 11 days out, so keep an eye on it. The weekend of the 25th and 26th gets blown out again by strong northerly winds up to 28 mph, and then Monday the 27th looks small but clean again with offshore breezes.

The absolute best bet for clean, surfable waves with real push is Tuesday the 14th through Friday the 17th. The standout for the whole run is Wednesday afternoon – but only if you’re an expert and you don’t mind a beating. For the rest of us, Thursday and Friday mornings are your sweet spot.

Stay stoked, and keep an eye on that late-month pulse.
Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Mon morning, light winds from the W by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
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SSW
16
2.3
SSW
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2.1
SSW
18
1.8
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
15
3.5
SW
14
1.7
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
17
1.8
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17
1.5
SSW
16
1.1
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14
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SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
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S
12
0.9
S
11
0.7
S
11
0.4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1997
3033
2727
1820
1648
662
983
4733
1237
1318
1028
1467
1821
1077
472
326
280
299
205
116
84
Wind (km/h)
40
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W
35
W
20
NW
20
SW
20
WNW
15
WNW
10
NNW
10
NNW
5
WNW
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20
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15
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20
NNW
15
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15
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High Tide
5:24PM0.82m
8:46AM0.41m
6:17PM0.81m
9:55AM0.41m
7:11PM0.78m
10:50AM0.42m
8:04PM0.72m
11:29AM0.44m
8:56PM0.64m
11:57AM0.47m
9:49PM0.56m
12:18PM0.50m
10:45PM0.48m
Low Tide
10:21AM0.37m
1:27AM-0.05m
11:08AM0.39m
2:25AM-0.04m
12:01PM0.40m
3:18AM-0.00m
1:09PM0.41m
4:06AM0.05m
2:33PM0.41m
4:45AM0.11m
4:05PM0.40m
5:14AM0.17m
5:36PM0.38m
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7:33
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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