Hope Beach surf break

Hope Beach surfForecast / TAS – East Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Saturday 23 May 2026 AEST
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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
13.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (May 23) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s 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 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 7AM. 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 7s period and expected on Friday (May 29) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sat 23rd May)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 26th May)6ft (1.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 7AM (Tue 26th May)7ft (2.2m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
2
3
3
1
2
0
1
2
1
0
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
8
0.7
S
15
0.7
S
12
0.5
S
17
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
1.8
SE
7
1.7
SE
7
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.9
E
13
0.9
E
12
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
14
1
S
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
366
249
121
21
205
153
142
234
240
346
261
192
198
252
233
184
170
215
470
331
222
Wind (km/h)
25
N
15
NNE
20
N
10
NNW
5
SSE
5
NNW
5
SW
10
S
5
NW
5
N
5
SSE
5
WSW
5
W
10
S
10
SSW
10
NW
10
SSE
5
WSW
10
NNW
0
E
10
NNW
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
off
glassy
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
off
on
cross
off
glassy
off
High Tide
3:05PM0.49m
00:15AM0.56m
3:16PM0.51m
1:10AM0.50m
3:26PM0.54m
2:09AM0.45m
3:38PM0.58m
3:14AM0.40m
3:54PM0.62m
4:25AM0.37m
4:16PM0.65m
5:41AM0.36m
4:43PM0.67m
Low Tide
6:57PM0.44m
7:55AM0.13m
8:18PM0.40m
8:15AM0.18m
9:27PM0.36m
8:31AM0.22m
10:23PM0.30m
8:45AM0.26m
11:11PM0.25m
9:01AM0.29m
11:54PM0.20m
9:19AM0.31m
00:37AM0.16m
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:22
7:22
7:24
7:24
7:26
7:26
7:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:50
4:49
4:47
4:47
4:46
4:45
4:45
2
2
1
Temp °C
14
16
14
15
16
14
12
12
12
13
13
12
12
12
12
13
13
12
12
14
12
10
13
10
14
15
12
11
11
11
12
12
11
10
10
10
12
11
10
11
13
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
12
0.5
E
13
0.7
ENE
13
0.7
ENE
13
0.8
ENE
13
0.7
ENE
12
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
1.4
SE
7
1
SE
6
0.7
SSW
14
0.9
E
13
0.9
E
12
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
14
1
S
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
Energy kJ
366
249
121
87
176
178
218
155
240
207
181
83
198
252
233
184
170
215
470
331
222
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
9
0.5
NE
9
0.3
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
9
0.7
S
15
0.7
S
12
0.6
S
11
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
E
12
0.7
E
12
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
E
12
0.5
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
E
12
0.6
E
12
0.5
E
11
0.4
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
8
Energy kJ
15
40
8
26
205
153
91
234
139
137
192
192
151
95
218
104
101
63
37
60
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.4
SSW
8
0.3
SSW
8
0.1
S
19
0.5
S
17
0.4
SSW
11
0.7
E
12
0.7
E
12
0.6
SE
6
0.4
SSW
16
0.7
ESE
5
1
ENE
11
0.3
ENE
10
Energy kJ
47
17
21
11
7
142
37
139
144
26
83
19
234
20
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
N
3
0.8
NE
5
0.3
N
3
0.2
NNW
3
0.4
S
5
1.4
SSE
7
1.8
SE
7
1.7
SE
7
0.3
SE
6
0.5
SE
6
0.5
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
4
1.1
E
6
1
ENE
6
Energy kJ
7
40
1
1
7
197
346
261
6
19
17
7
80
60
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
Distance (km)
3
0
2
15
0
0
2
11
0
0
0
17
0
11
7
0
60
2
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in East Coast of Tasmania
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
1
3
4
3
3
3
1
1
3
2
2
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
6
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
8
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
6
6
5
7
9
9
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

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