Hope Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.02° S 147.51° E

Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hope Beach sea temperature is
11.4° C
0.6° 

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 31 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 18s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with 2,184 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. 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 1.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sat 1st Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s
Best Surf 1PM (Sat 1st Aug)5ft (1.6m) 18s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 1st Aug)6ft (1.8m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Hey folks, Rusty here. Gonna give you the straight-up word on what’s coming for Hope Beach. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s some real magic to be found if you’re patient.

The overall pattern is that we start with a solid pulse of long-period groundswell that cleans up nicely, then it gets a bit messy for a few days before a second, much larger swell arrives in the second week. The water is sitting at 53°, which is about 1° cooler than usual for this time of year – nothing too wild, just a touch of autumn chill in the water.

Saturday, August 1st is your first real standout. The morning session at Hope Beach is going to be special. We’ve got a 4ft SSW swell with a very long 18-second period, and the wind is light and offshore from the NNW. That’s a recipe for clean, lined-up waves. The combined energy is sitting at 1092 (moderate). It’s inconsistent, so you’ll have to be patient, but when a set comes through, it’ll be worth the wait. The afternoon actually gets even better for the experienced crew, with the swell bumping up to 6ft and the wind going glassy-light from the NW. The energy jumps to 2071 (moderate). That’s a serious window of clean, powerful surf.

Sunday, August 2nd keeps the good run going. A 5ft S swell with a 17-second period and a steady offshore N wind makes for another clean morning. The energy is a solid 1323 (moderate). The afternoon drops a touch in size but stays clean with a light, cross-offshore breeze.

Then we hit a bit of a lull. From Monday, August 3rd through to Thursday, August 6th, the swell backs off and the wind turns ugly. We get a mix of onshore, cross-shore, and lumpy conditions. Tuesday sees a 8ft SSE windswell with a short 8-second period and a 19 mph onshore wind – that’s a total mess. The conditions are poor, and honestly, that setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. There’s a gap of about four days with nothing really worth chasing.

Friday, August 7th is our next big moment. The swell returns with a 6ft SSW groundswell (15-second period) and a light offshore N wind in the morning. The energy is pumping at 1715 (moderate). The afternoon goes completely glassy, with a 3ft SSW swell. That’s a dreamy end to the day. The crowd factor is "sometimes" here, so you might have to share, but it’s a small price to pay for that quality.

After that, we get another quiet stretch from Saturday, August 8th through to Monday, August 10th. The swell is tiny and the wind is either too strong or onshore. Not worth the paddle.

Tuesday, August 11th sees a small but clean 3ft SSW swell with a gentle offshore wind. It’s a good session for a longboard or a funboard, but nothing to get the heart racing.

Now, for the bold, we have a real wildcard in the second week. Wednesday, August 12th kicks off a serious increase. A 6ft SSW swell with a 12-second period and a clean offshore N wind. The energy is 1071 (moderate). That’s a solid, powerful day.

But the real standout for the big-wave hunters is Thursday, August 13th through Saturday, August 15th. A massive S swell is forecast. On Thursday the 13th, the afternoon brings a 8ft SSW swell with a 19-second period and a fresh 19 mph cross-offshore wind. The combined energy is a massive 5365 (strong). Friday the 14th peaks with a 10ft S swell, 17-second period, and clean cross-offshore winds. The energy is 5825 (strong) in the morning. This is expert-only territory. Over 8ft, and with that kind of power, it’s for the experienced crew only. The long period will make it wall up and is best handled at the point or reef, not the beach. It’s a long-range call, so keep an eye on it, but it has the potential to be the session of the month.

Sunday, August 16th offers a nice, clean 4ft SSW swell with a 10-second period and light winds, finishing the glassy afternoon with a 4ft SSW swell. A perfect way to round out the period.

So, to sum it up: if you want the best of the best, be on the water Saturday, August 1st afternoon for that glassy, powerful SSW swell, or Friday, August 7th morning for the clean, long-period groundswell. And watch the forecast for that massive swell around Friday, August 14th – if it lines up, it’ll be a beast.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu afternoon).

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
8:04PM0.64m
10:09AM0.47m
9:01PM0.59m
10:44AM0.52m
10:07PM0.54m
11:21AM0.57m
11:24PM0.49m
12:01PM0.63m
00:48AM0.46m
12:46PM0.68m
2:14AM0.44m
1:34PM0.72m
3:37AM0.42m
Low Tide
1:36PM0.36m
3:30AM0.13m
2:57PM0.34m
4:05AM0.16m
4:19PM0.31m
4:42AM0.19m
5:39PM0.26m
5:21AM0.23m
6:53PM0.20m
6:04AM0.27m
8:02PM0.13m
6:50AM0.30m
9:07PM0.07m
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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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