Surf Forecasts:
Hope Beach surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 20s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,146 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 20s 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. 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 1.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 4PM. 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 8s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 20s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hope Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about Hope Beach in feet. It’s a bit of a mixed forecast, but there are some sweet windows if you’re patient.
First up, Wednesday morning, August 5th. We’ve got a clean 2ft swell from the south with a very long 19-second period. The combined energy is moderate (386), and with a light westerly cross-offshore breeze, it’ll be glassy. The water temp is about average for the time of year. That long period means the sets are well-spaced and the waves will have some real shape.
Thursday morning, August 6th, brings a bit more size at 4ft from the ESE, 9-second period, and a light NW cross-offshore breeze. It’s clean and fun. Friday morning, August 7th, drops back to 3ft but with a cracking 16-second SSW groundswell and a proper NNW offshore wind. The energy is decent (489), and the conditions will be silky.
The weekend picks up. Saturday, August 8th, has a 3ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and a clean NNW offshore in the morning. The energy is moderate (420). Now, the real standout is Monday afternoon, August 10th. The swell jumps to 5ft from the SSW with a 17-second period, and the cross-offshore wind is manageable. The combined energy is very strong (1823). That’s a solid session for the intermediate surfer.
Tuesday, August 11th is a gem. The afternoon has 3ft of 19-second SSW groundswell with a light cross-off. The energy is high (816), and the waves will be beautifully lined up. That’s one of the best windows of the whole forecast.
The swell builds. Thursday, August 13th is a monster. The morning shows a massive 20ft SW swell with an 18-second period and a combined energy reading of 30664. That’s extreme. The wind is cross-shore, making it lumpy. This is for experts only. The afternoon drops to 10ft SSW, still massive.
The 15th of August, a Saturday, is a prime day for experienced surfers. A 8ft S swell with a 17-second period and a light NNW offshore wind in the morning. The energy is huge (3725), and the conditions are excellent. The afternoon is also solid with 8ft and a light cross-off.
The last week of the forecast settles down. The 16th through the 19th offers consistent 3ft to 4ft SSW swells, mostly with clean offshore winds. The crowds are listed as “sometimes” at Hope Beach, so you might have some company, but the waves will be worth it.
Keep your eye on that Tuesday 11th and Saturday 15th.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat night, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Fri night, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
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Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 20 | S 19 | SSW 19 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 142 | 192 | 125 | 278 | 261 | 222 | 352 | 288 | 379 | 322 | 376 | 322 | 118 | 71 | 95 | 700 | 700 | 1146 | 481 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | off | on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:24PM0.49m | 12:01PM0.63m | 00:48AM0.46m | 12:46PM0.68m | 2:14AM0.44m | 1:34PM0.72m | 3:37AM0.42m | 2:25PM0.76m | 4:53AM0.42m | 3:18PM0.78m | 6:02AM0.41m | 4:12PM0.79m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:21AM0.23m | 6:53PM0.20m | 6:04AM0.27m | 8:02PM0.13m | 6:50AM0.30m | 9:07PM0.07m | 7:37AM0.33m | 10:10PM0.02m | 8:25AM0.35m | 11:10PM-0.01m | 9:16AM0.36m | 00:08AM-0.01m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 |
Feels °C | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 142 | 137 | 125 | 278 | 261 | 222 | 128 | 74 | 379 | 322 | 376 | 322 | 118 | 71 | 95 | 700 | 700 | 1146 | 481 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 20 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SW 13 | E 13 | ENE 13 | E 10 | E 11 |
| kJ | 127 | 57 | 35 | 23 | 50 | 109 | 352 | 288 | 44 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 19 | 13 | 46 | 3 | 125 | 55 | 37 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 19 | SSW 19 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SE 11 | SSW 20 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | ESE 10 | SE 14 | ESE 10 | SSW 18 | S 24 | SE 13 | E 12 | SW 11 | ENE 11 |
| kJ | 30 | 192 | 115 | 42 | 14 | 20 | 4 | 127 | 115 | 43 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 61 | 45 | 6 | 3 | 172 | 99 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 2 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SSW 3 | — | — | SSW 4 | SW 5 | — | — | N 3 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 8 | WSW 4 | SW 11 | NNW 3 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 17 | 33 | 3 | — | — | 7 | 22 | — | — | 2 | 24 | 69 | 138 | 58 | 505 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 110 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 573 | 17 | 34 |
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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).
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