Surf Forecasts:
Hope Beach surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 18s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, SSW swell with 2,507 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 17) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 18s period. 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 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hope Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Hope Beach over the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a solid run of swell on the way, but it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The first real standout is going to be Friday the 17th. We’re looking at a solid 6ft groundswell from the SSW with a very long 17-second period. That’s serious energy, and with a moderate offshore breeze keeping things clean, it’s going to be pumping. This is one for the experienced crew only, though – that size and power will be too much for beginners. The water temp is about average for the time of year.
The next big play is Thursday the 24th. Another SSW groundswell, 6ft, with a 16-second period and plenty of punch. A gentle offshore breeze will have it looking clean. This is another session for the more experienced surfer.
We do have a huge pulse of swell arriving right at the end of the month. On the 30th and 31st of July, we’re talking 12ft to 13ft of SSW/SW swell. The energy levels are massive. The wind is offshore or light, so it’ll be clean, but honestly, this is strictly for experts. The forecast notes say it’s predicted to be too big for the break, so most of us will be watching from the sand.
For the rest of the period, there are smaller days in between. The 18th and 19th have chest-high waves in the 3ft range with offshore winds and clean conditions – good for a mellow session. The 25th has some glassy 3ft waves, ideal for a longboard or a beginner. There’s a couple of days around the 20th-22nd where it’s pretty small and weak, barely worth a paddle. Also, keep an eye on the 23rd – a 7ft swell shows up, but the wind is howling from the SSW, so it’s going to be a blown-out mess. And then the 27th sees a 10ft SSW swell with a cross-shore wind, which is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session.
The week after the 24th is a bit of a mixed picture. The big swell arrives, but it’s too big for the spot, and then it drops off pretty quickly. The 1st of August has some small, glassy 3ft waves to finish the run.
So, if you’re after the best, point your board at Friday the 17th and Thursday the 24th. Get in quick, because the really big stuff at the end will be for the heroes only.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | ESE 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SSW 13 |
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 kJ | 1230 | 1821 | 974 | 573 | 356 | 392 | 353 | 198 | 151 | 85 | 82 | 71 | 104 | 201 | 242 | 142 | 37 | 51 | 93 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:29AM0.44m | 8:56PM0.64m | 11:57AM0.47m | 9:49PM0.56m | 12:18PM0.50m | 10:45PM0.48m | 12:37PM0.53m | 11:47PM0.42m | 12:55PM0.57m | 00:58AM0.38m | 1:16PM0.60m | 2:14AM0.35m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:06AM0.05m | 2:33PM0.41m | 4:45AM0.11m | 4:05PM0.40m | 5:14AM0.17m | 5:36PM0.38m | 5:33AM0.22m | 6:58PM0.34m | 5:44AM0.26m | 8:04PM0.29m | 5:54AM0.29m | 8:54PM0.25m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — |
 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 5:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 10 |
Feels °C | 9 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 1230 | 1821 | 974 | 573 | 356 | 392 | 353 | 198 | 151 | 77 | 52 | 34 | 104 | 201 | 242 | 142 | 37 | 51 | 93 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 15 | SE 18 | S 17 | SSE 16 | SE 17 | SE 16 | SE 16 | ESE 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SE 14 | SW 7 | ESE 13 | ENE 10 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | 4 | 12 | 140 | 87 | 74 | 65 | 62 | 85 | 82 | 71 | 29 | 12 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 6 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 18 | — | ESE 17 | ESE 17 | S 22 | S 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SE 14 | SE 14 | ENE 11 | ESE 13 | ENE 11 | SE 12 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSW 17 |
| kJ | — | — | 13 | — | 29 | 28 | 9 | 30 | 65 | 58 | 50 | 47 | 12 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 30 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 3 | NW 3 | — | — | — | NNW 2 | NNW 2 | NNW 3 | N 3 | NNW 2 | — | — | — | N 3 | NNE 2 | WSW 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 11 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 39 |
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