Hope Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.02° S 147.51° E

Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 15 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hope Beach sea temperature is
11.1° C
0.7° 

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 15 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 19s period, SSW swell with 3,022 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s 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 (Aug 15) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hope Beach in the next 16 days are 2.1m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) 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 1.0m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sat 15th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 15s
Best Surf 7PM (Sat 15th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 15s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 22nd Aug)7ft (2.1m) 19s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Hope Beach is the only spot with any action for the next couple of weeks, and it’s a real mixed bag. The water temp is sitting at 52°, which is about 1° cooler than average for this time of year, so nothing too crazy.

The real action kicks off on Saturday the 15th for the experienced crew. We’ve got a solid 7ft south groundswell rolling in with a 16-second period, packing a serious punch – the combined energy is a massive 2419, which is strong. The wind is light and offshore from the NNW in the morning, so it’s going to be clean and lined up. This is the standout session of the whole period. The wave energy is high, and the long period means it’ll be a proper groundswell, best suited for a point or reef, but Hope Beach is fairly exposed so it’ll handle it. The afternoon sees the wind shift onshore, so Saturday morning is the call. It’s inconsistent here, so you’ll need to be patient, and the crowds are sometimes a thing, so be ready for company.

Sunday the 16th is a step down with 4ft swell, but still clean in the morning with a light offshore. The swell drops further through Monday and Tuesday, with a mix of tiny clean waves and onshore slop. By Wednesday the 19th, the swell is barely a ripple, 1ft, and the energy is under 100 (weak). There’s a long stretch of flat or very ordinary surf from Wednesday the 19th through to Friday the 21st, with only a tiny blip on Friday morning – 2ft but with a 19-second period, which is a very long period groundswell. That’ll be clean but small, and the long period could make it a bit tricky at a beach break.

Then the next real pulse arrives on Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd. This is a big one. We’re looking at 7ft on Saturday and hitting 10ft on Sunday afternoon from the SSW, with a 17-second period. The combined energy is huge – 3022 on Saturday afternoon and 5986 on Sunday afternoon. That is very strong wave energy. But the wind is a fresh 19-22 mph cross-offshore, so it’ll be bumpy and messy. The size is well over 8ft, so this is expert territory only. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, honestly. The quality is questionable.

Monday the 24th is still big, but the wind is cross-shore and lumpy, so forget it.

The last hope is the morning of Tuesday the 25th. The swell has dropped to 5ft south groundswell, with a 15-second period, and the wind is back to a gentle offshore. The combined energy is 1113, moderate to strong. The conditions are predicted to be very good, but it’s only a morning window before the wind turns onshore. This is a solid second option if you missed the Saturday.

After that, it’s back to tiny, weak swell and poor conditions right through to the end of the period on the 30th. The 29th has a tiny 2ft bump with a light offshore, but it’s barely surfable.

So, bottom line: the standout is Saturday morning, August 15th. Get out early for clean, 7ft south groundswell. Sunday the 23rd is massive but messy, only for the brave. The Tuesday the 25th morning is a decent backup.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Wed night, light winds from the NW by Thu night).

Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
S
16
1.9
S
15
1.5
S
15
1.2
S
14
1.1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
1
SSW
18
1.2
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
17
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
19
0.6
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2413
1589
957
577
418
263
655
722
387
419
284
131
91
92
65
100
53
38
210
249
537
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
10
SE
10
NNW
5
NNW
10
SSE
10
NNW
5
NNW
10
E
15
N
20
N
15
NE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
N
40
N
15
N
15
WNW
15
NW
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NW
30
SW
25
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Wind State
off
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High Tide
8:44PM0.55m
10:18AM0.50m
9:44PM0.48m
10:42AM0.53m
10:52PM0.42m
11:07AM0.56m
00:08AM0.38m
11:36AM0.59m
1:25AM0.37m
12:10PM0.61m
2:33AM0.36m
12:49PM0.63m
3:25AM0.36m
Low Tide
2:45PM0.35m
3:40AM0.21m
4:05PM0.32m
4:01AM0.26m
5:20PM0.29m
4:14AM0.30m
6:26PM0.26m
4:26AM0.33m
7:21PM0.23m
4:43AM0.34m
8:07PM0.20m
5:14AM0.35m
8:50PM0.18m
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6:56
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5:23
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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