
Surf Forecasts:
Hope Beach surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 18s period, SSW swell with 3,403 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 2.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hope Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way for Hope Beach.
The window kicks off this Saturday, 25 July, but honestly, it’s a bit of a slow start. The swell is there, coming in at 7ft from the SSW with a 13-second period, so there’s a decent amount of push. The combined energy is a solid 1612 (moderate to strong), but the wind is a moderate cross-shore from the WSW at 15 mph, and it’s putting a chop on the face. The water temperature is 53°, which is about average for the time of year. It’s not a total write-off, but it’s not going to be a classic. The best bet on Saturday is the afternoon when the wind drops to a light breeze at 6 mph, and the swell cleans up to a manageable 7ft from the SW.
Sunday, 26 July, we get a change. The wind swings to the NNW and goes offshore, which is the key here. The swell drops right back to 3ft, but it’s clean. The energy is low at 198, so you’re looking at small, weak waves, but if you’ve got a log, you’ll have some fun. This pattern of small, clean, offshore waves continues through Monday and Tuesday morning. Monday afternoon sees a bit of a bump up to 4ft from the SSW with a 14-second period, giving a combined energy of 505 (moderate), and the wind stays offshore. This is a solid option for the week.
The real standout, and I mean the one you want to circle on the calendar, is Saturday, 1 August. The morning kicks off with a 6ft SSW swell at 19 seconds – that’s a long-period groundswell with proper energy, hitting 2783 (strong). The wind is a moderate offshore from the NNW at 12 mph. The afternoon gets even better: 8ft from the SSW, 18 seconds, and the energy jumps to 3417 (very strong). This is a big, powerful swell. For a break like Hope Beach, which is fairly exposed to the south, this is going to be lined up clean. The period is long, so it’ll be a bit more challenging at a beach break, but the offshore wind will help. This is for experienced surfers only – that 8ft is solid, and the energy is huge. Beginners should sit this one out.
After that, Sunday, 2 August, gets messy. The wind swings back onshore, fresh from the SW at 19 mph, and the swell drops to 6ft. It’s a lumpy, blown-out mess. This poor run sticks around for a few days.
We get a little blip on Friday, 7 August. The swell is 7ft from the SSW, but the period is short – only 6 seconds. It’s a windswell, but the wind is offshore, so it’ll be clean. The afternoon bumps up to 7ft with a 7-second period, and the energy is 767 (moderate). It’s not the deep, powerful stuff from the 1st, but it’s fun and clean for those who want to get wet.
The last week of the forecast is a mixed bag, with the best looking like Thursday, 6 August, afternoon: 4ft from the ESE at 11 seconds, light offshore wind, and clean conditions. The energy is moderate at 440. It’s not a world-beater, but it’s a nice, clean option.
So, to sum it up: the best of the best is without a doubt Saturday, 1 August, with that big, powerful SSW groundswell and offshore winds. If you’re an expert, get out there. The second-best option is the cleaner, smaller days from Sunday through Tuesday, 26-28 July, when the offshore winds make the most of the small swell. Hope Beach is inconsistent, so when it fires, it’s worth it. But when it’s poor, it’s poor, and there’s a gap of several days in early August where you’ll be better off staying at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the N by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 12 | S 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1572 | 1131 | 244 | 143 | 143 | 123 | 119 | 459 | 427 | 280 | 767 | 575 | 654 | 485 | 269 | 242 | 681 | 379 | 387 | 318 | 678 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 2:56PM0.68m | 5:24AM0.35m | 3:37PM0.69m | 6:14AM0.35m | 4:20PM0.71m | 7:02AM0.36m | 5:03PM0.71m | 7:46AM0.36m | 5:46PM0.71m | 8:26AM0.37m | 6:29PM0.70m | 9:02AM0.40m | 7:14PM0.68m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:57PM0.15m | 7:57AM0.33m | 11:40PM0.13m | 8:42AM0.34m | 00:23AM0.12m | 9:28AM0.34m | 1:05AM0.11m | 10:18AM0.34m | 1:45AM0.10m | 11:15AM0.35m | 2:21AM0.11m | 12:21PM0.36m | 2:56AM0.11m | ||||||||
7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | |
— | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 11 |
Feels °C | 8 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 8 | -1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SE 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 |
40 | 553 | 244 | 143 | 143 | 123 | 119 | 459 | 427 | 280 | 30 | 575 | 654 | 485 | 68 | 242 | 681 | 379 | 387 | 318 | 678 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 10 | S 17 | S 17 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SW 12 | SE 14 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | SE 14 | SSW 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | S 21 | S 20 | S 18 |
— | 237 | 123 | 48 | 22 | 22 | 43 | 40 | 34 | 68 | 30 | 27 | 17 | 30 | 269 | 46 | 45 | 46 | 142 | 276 | 314 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 14 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 14 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | SE 16 | SE 14 | SE 7 | — | S 24 | S 23 | SE 13 | SE 13 | ESE 12 |
— | — | 8 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 33 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 50 | 21 | — | 11 | 42 | 44 | 42 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 3 | WNW 2 | WNW 2 | NNW 3 | N 3 | N 4 | NNE 3 | N 3 | SSW 14 | S 5 | S 7 | SSW 7 | W 4 | SSW 8 | — | W 3 | — | — | — |
1572 | 1131 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 767 | 99 | 216 | 161 | 13 | 191 | — | 2 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 573 | 0 | 34 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 19 | 7 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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