
Surf Forecasts:
Hope Beach surf forecast from 2 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 18,641 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 18s 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 6.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 20ft (6.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 20ft (6.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hope Beach over the next 16 days.
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G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid 16-day window ahead for Hope Beach, but it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The first proper surf shows up Friday morning, July 3rd, with a clean 3 ft SSW groundswell pumping in at a long 18 seconds. Water temp is 52°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so don’t forget the hood if you’re heading out. The energy is moderate (654), and with a gentle cross-offshore NW breeze at 9 mph, those waves will be peeling nicely. This spot is inconsistent, so make the most of it when it’s on.
Friday arvo takes a turn, though – wind swings WSW at 22 mph and the swell jumps to 6 ft, but it’s cross and messy. The energy gets strong (1932), but the breeze is fresh and lumpy. Not worth paddling out. Saturday the 4th keeps that lumpy cross-shore wind, with waves hitting 10 ft to 12 ft – that’s expert territory. The energy is huge (3172 to 6124), but for paddle surfing? Forget it. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing.
Sunday the 5th is still big – 10 ft S swell at 17 seconds in the morning, easing to 8 ft in the arvo. The wind is light but onshore, so expect lumpy, crocodile-like conditions. The energy is still strong (5533). Probably a day to watch.
Now, here’s the real standout. Monday morning, July 6th – Hope Beach delivers. Offshore NNW wind at 9 mph, 5 ft S swell at 14 seconds, moderate energy (905), and it’s clean. By the afternoon, the wind drops to glassy – 0 mph – with 4 ft of the same swell. That’s your dawn patrol winner. Smooth, long walls.
Tuesday the 7th keeps it going with a morning offshore, 3 ft SSW groundswell at 16 seconds, moderate energy (497). Clean again, but a bit smaller. The wind turns nasty by the arvo, so get out early.
Wednesday the 8th and Thursday the 9th are mostly write-offs – strong winds and lumpy cross-chop. A few marginal windows on Thursday arvo with 3 ft S swell at 18 seconds (718 energy), but the rain and light cross-wind won’t do you favours.
Friday the 10th and Saturday the 11th offer small but clean windows. Friday morning has 3 ft SSW swell at 15 seconds, cross-off NW breeze, and clean conditions (337 energy). Glassy again Friday arvo. Saturday morning keeps a gentle offshore, 3 ft swell. Not massive, but consistent and tidy.
Sunday the 12th is tiny – 2 ft S swell in the morning, but then a 21-second monster groundswell in the arvo. That’s very long period, and energy jumps to 352. That kind of swell might break too straight at a beach, but if you can find a bend, it could be a treat.
Then we hit a gap. From Monday 13th through Thursday 16th, the surf is small, messy, or blown out. A few marginal 3 ft to 3 ft days with cross-off winds, but nothing to get excited about.
Finally, Friday July 17th – another standout. Morning offshore NNW at 9 mph, 6 ft ESE swell at a short 9 seconds. Energy is strong (1104), and it’s clean. That short period might feel a bit lumpy, but the offshore wind will hold it open. Afternoon keeps an offshore breeze and 3 ft S swell. Saturday the 18th closes the window with a moderate offshore, 3 ft SSW groundswell at 18 seconds, clean and orderly.
Bottom line: Friday morning the 3rd and Monday the 6th are your best bets – clean, offshore, and solid wave heights. The long-range Friday the 17th is promising, but don’t bet the farm on it yet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri night, calm by Sun afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 18 | SSW 16 |
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637 | 1915 | 593 | 3172 | 6124 | 18641 | 5533 | 3456 | 1889 | 902 | 668 | 395 | 475 | 443 | 1020 | 1916 | 1273 | 688 | 392 | 646 | 561 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | off | off | glassy | off | off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | off |
High Tide | 10:59AM0.39m | 8:13PM0.68m | 11:21AM0.43m | 9:03PM0.65m | 11:47AM0.47m | 10:00PM0.61m | 12:17PM0.52m | 11:07PM0.56m | 12:51PM0.58m | 00:24AM0.51m | 1:28PM0.64m | 1:49AM0.47m | 2:09PM0.70m | 3:16AM0.44m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:57PM0.39m | 4:12AM0.09m | 2:29PM0.40m | 4:46AM0.10m | 4:02PM0.39m | 5:22AM0.11m | 5:30PM0.35m | 6:00AM0.14m | 6:52PM0.29m | 6:41AM0.17m | 8:07PM0.21m | 7:24AM0.22m | 9:16PM0.13m | ||||||||
7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | |
— | 4:45 | — | — | 4:45 | — | — | 4:46 | — | — | 4:46 | — | — | 4:47 | — | — | 4:49 | — | — | 4:49 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
Feels °C | 7 | 3 | 0 | -1 | -1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | ENE 10 | SSW 15 | ENE 10 | — | SSW 16 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 18 | SSW 16 |
637 | 20 | 411 | 9 | — | 18641 | 5533 | 3456 | 1889 | 902 | 668 | 395 | 475 | 443 | 1020 | 1916 | 1273 | 688 | 392 | 646 | 561 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | E 13 | E 10 | S 18 | SSE 8 | S 24 | ESE 10 | — | E 10 | ESE 10 | S 20 | SW 14 | ESE 9 |
4 | 17 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | 163 | 22 | 11 | 9 | — | 18 | 9 | 121 | 54 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 13 | E 13 | — | — | ESE 10 | — | E 14 | E 12 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SSE 6 |
17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | 19 | — | 4 | 3 | 19 | 17 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | SW 17 | SW 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | S 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NNW 3 | — | — | — | WSW 4 | SSW 4 | — |
22 | 1915 | 593 | 3172 | 6124 | 8868 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 11 | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 17 | 17 | 582 | 110 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 17 | 455 | 227 | 11 | 15 | 11 | 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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