Hope Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.02° S 147.51° E

Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 10 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hope Beach sea temperature is
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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 9 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 13,731 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period with S 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 16s period. 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 5.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 10th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 16s
Best Surf 1PM (Thu 10th Sep)16ft (5.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 11th Sep)18ft (5.5m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Hope Beach over the next 16 days.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a wait. The first real surf is on Thursday the 10th, but it’s not a day for the faint-hearted. We’ve got a solid 8ft swell rolling in from the south, with a very long period of 16 seconds. The combined energy is pumping hard at 3652, so there’s plenty of power. The wind is a light cross-off from the NW, keeping things clean. This is a session for experienced surfers only – the size, the long period, and that deep south swell will be looking for a proper bank. The water temp is bang on average for this time of year at 53°F.

Now, Friday the 11th is a giant. We’re seeing a massive 16ft south-west groundswell with a 15-second period and an energy reading of 16570. That is a beast. The wind is light and cross-off in the morning, but honestly, this is way too big for Hope Beach. Unless you’re a big-wave specialist, stay on the sand. The swell is just too much for this break.

Saturday the 12th settles down a little. The morning sees a 6ft south-southwest swell, period still a long 16 seconds, and light NW cross-off wind. The energy is 1988. It’s clean, but it’s still an experienced surfer’s wave. The crowd factor is listed as “sometimes,” so you might have some company on the better peaks.

Sunday the 13th is a nice step down. The swell drops to 4ft from the south-southwest, with a 16-second period. The big news is the wind: a solid 9 mph NNW offshore breeze. That’s going to put a nice face on the waves. The energy is 753, but the quality is there. This is a good morning for a confident intermediate to get amongst it.

The middle of the week from Monday the 14th is a flat spell. Swell drops to 2ft, then 1ft. The energy is down to 108 and 89. Not much happening. Save your energy.

Tuesday the 15th is a write-off. We’ve got a 10ft swell, but it’s getting destroyed by a strong 25 mph cross-shore wind. The energy is 3835, but the conditions are a messy cross-chop. This is a kite-surfing setup, not a paddle session.

The outlook gets a bit mixed after that. Wednesday the 16th has a 7ft south-southwest swell with a very long 17-second period, but the wind is a cross-off, so it’s rideable. The energy is 2437. For the experienced crew, it’s worth a look.

The standout window, if you can wait, is the very end of the forecast. Thursday the 24th, the morning sees a 13ft south-southwest swell with a 17-second period, and the wind is glassy. The energy is a whopping 8850. That’s a huge, clean swell with perfect conditions. It’s only for experts, but it’s the best wave of the run. Then Friday the 25th morning brings a 8ft south swell, 17-second period, glassy conditions again, and an energy of 4377. That’s a top-tier session for experienced surfers, with glassy, long-period groundswell.

The long-range stuff on the 24th and 25th looks promising, but keep in mind, it’s a long way out, so don’t book the time off just yet.

For the best on offer, I’d say the Sunday 13th morning is the pick for the intermediate crowd – clean, offshore, and a manageable size. For the experts, the Thursday 24th morning is the one to watch, with that glassy, massive groundswell.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sun morning, strong winds from the W by Mon night).

Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
S
16
2.3
SSW
16
4.5
SW
15
5
SW
15
5
SW
16
2.3
S
18
1.9
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
13
3
SSW
15
2.5
SSW
14
2
SSW
14
2.1
SSW
17
2.1
SSW
16
2
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3652
2523
8375
12504
12005
3462
1988
1265
799
749
487
210
101
62
711
3835
3071
1569
2437
2189
1818
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
20
W
15
NW
5
NW
10
SSE
5
WNW
5
N
15
SE
15
N
15
NNW
15
NE
20
NNE
15
WNW
15
WNW
40
W
40
WSW
35
WSW
15
NW
20
W
15
WSW
15
NNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
on
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
High Tide
5:44PM0.64m
7:24AM0.47m
6:40PM0.58m
7:52AM0.50m
7:40PM0.52m
8:18AM0.53m
8:46PM0.46m
8:44AM0.56m
10:01PM0.42m
9:12AM0.58m
11:25PM0.39m
9:44AM0.60m
00:52AM0.38m
Low Tide
11:23AM0.34m
00:58AM0.14m
12:31PM0.32m
1:30AM0.20m
1:39PM0.29m
1:56AM0.26m
2:46PM0.26m
2:15AM0.31m
3:51PM0.23m
2:29AM0.34m
4:50PM0.21m
2:40AM0.37m
5:43PM0.19m
2:53AM0.38m
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6:22
6:20
6:18
6:16
6:15
6:13
6:11
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5:52
5:52
5:53
5:54
5:57
5:58
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Temp °C
15
16
13
15
15
10
11
10
9
17
19
17
17
17
9
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11
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13
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Feels °C
11
10
7
13
11
9
8
6
6
13
15
13
14
13
0
2
2
5
8
8
5
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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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