
Surf Forecasts:
Hope Beach surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 19s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 21,642 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 19s 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 19s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hope Beach in the next 16 days are 6.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 20ft (6.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hope Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, it’s Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Hope Beach. Let’s be straight up: this is a tricky forecast to get excited about. The first recommendation for a proper surf doesn’t come until Thursday morning, the 10th of September. Before that, we’ve got a couple of days of total chaos – not worth paddling out for.
The opening window on Wednesday, the 9th, is a write-off. The swell is pushing 12 ft to 13 ft from the SSW, with a fresh cross-shore wind at 19 mph. The wave energy is enormous (8355 to 9002), but it’s just too big and messy for this break. The water temp is sitting at 54°F, which is about average for the time of year. Save your energy.
Now, Thursday morning, the 10th, is the first real bright spot. We’ve got clean conditions, a light breeze from the NW at 6 mph, and a 8 ft swell from the S with a 16-second period. That’s proper groundswell, and the cross-offshore wind will have the faces clean. The combined energy is moderate (3652). This is one for the experienced crew – the size rules out beginners. The crowds are only sometimes an issue here, so you might get a few waves to yourself.
Friday morning, the 11th, looks like a beast, but it’s a beast that’s gonna eat you. The swell jumps to 16 ft from the SW, with a 15-second period. The wind is offshore from the NNW at 6 mph, so the conditions will be clean, but the wave energy is massive (14480). This is expert-only territory. If you’re not confident in heavy, big surf, give it a miss.
Saturday morning, the 12th, settles down nicely. The swell drops to 6 ft from the SSW, still with a 16-second period, and the wind is a slight air from the N at 3 mph, making it glassy. The combined energy is moderate (1550). This is a solid intermediate option with clean, well-shaped waves. The crowds are only sometimes, so a good chance of a session.
After that, the swell fades through Sunday and Monday, with the 13th offering a small 4 ft morning session with offshore winds, but it’s not a standout. Monday the 14th is flat.
The next notable window is Wednesday morning, the 16th of September. The swell is back up to 12 ft from the SSW, 17-second period, with a gentle cross-offshore breeze from the W at 9 mph. The wave energy is very strong (10711). This is big, powerful groundswell, and it’s going to be clean, but again, it’s only for advanced surfers. The break is inconsistent, so you’ll be waiting for sets, but when they come, they’ll be worth it.
Friday morning, the 18th, offers another big swell event: 12 ft from the SSW, 15-second period, with offshore winds from the NNW at 6 mph. The energy is high (9247). Clean, big, and powerful – expert only.
Looking further out, the morning of Sunday, the 20th, has a more manageable 5 ft swell from the SW, 14-second period, with a moderate offshore breeze from the NNW at 12 mph. The conditions will be clean, and the energy is moderate (1085). This is the best bet for intermediate surfers in the second week.
The standout for the whole forecast, if you’ve got the skills, is the Thursday morning, the 10th. It’s the first real window, with a clean, solid groundswell that’s well within the capabilities of an experienced surfer. The wind is light, the swell direction is right for the break, and the crowds are manageable. Get on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sat morning, strong winds from the WSW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
8355 | 9002 | 21642 | 3652 | 2310 | 1665 | 11034 | 11327 | 2672 | 1550 | 1452 | 610 | 711 | 447 | 210 | 98 | 58 | 196 | 1452 | 1644 | 1214 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:49PM0.69m | 6:54AM0.45m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:18AM0.35m | 00:19AM0.09m | 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 | |||||||
6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
Feels °C | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 18 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 16 | E 13 | SSW 14 |
— | — | 8809 | 3652 | 2310 | 1665 | 3446 | 3615 | 2672 | 1550 | 1452 | 610 | 711 | 447 | 210 | 98 | 58 | 196 | 127 | 3 | 1214 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 16 | S 12 | E 15 | E 15 | NE 6 | SW 4 | S 19 | SSW 18 | E 13 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 276 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 30 | 3 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 15 | — | — | — | S 20 | E 14 | E 14 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 7 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | — | — | WNW 3 | SW 15 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NNE 3 | NW 3 | — | NW 3 | W 5 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | WSW 4 |
8355 | 9002 | 21642 | — | — | 2 | 11034 | 11327 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 3 | — | 4 | 94 | 1452 | 1644 | 28 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 17 | 110 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 39 | 582 | 455 | 17 | 39 |
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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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