Hope Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.02° S 147.51° E

Hope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 13 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hope Beach sea temperature is
12.1°C
0.4° 

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 13 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 8,044 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 19s. 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 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 14th Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 16th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 15s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 16th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let me tell you what's cookin' at Hope Beach over the next couple of weeks. Lookin' at the charts, it's goin' to be a real mixed bag—some absolute bangers for the experienced crew, but also some wild, gnarly days best left to the pro's or maybe even the kite crew.

Right from Monday the 14th, we're scratchin' for a wave. Tiny stuff, just 2ft, with a little NW wind cleanin' it up a touch, but there's no grunt. It's just not enough to get excited about. That trend continues for a couple of days with the wind going straight cross-shore, just makin' a mess of things. By Tuesday the 15th, the swell starts to build, but so does the wind. It's gonna be lumpy and ugly out there.

Wednesday the 16th sees a proper pulse of groundswell, 10ft from the SSW with a 16-second period, but the wind is still a problem. It's cross-shore and choppy. The energy is huge (4,402), but it's just not a day for a paddle.

Now, here's the first real standout. Thursday morning the 17th things get interesting. We're lookin' at a solid 12ft swell from the SW, and the wind is a moderate cross-off, so it's cleanin' up. The combined energy is massive (5,623). But I gotta be straight with you—this is only for the experienced. At that size, Hope Beach will be a handful for anyone without a lot of heavy water time. The wind and tide are lined up, but 12ft is a different world.

Friday the 18th, though—that's a beauty for the experienced crew. Early morning, we've got 7ft of clean, long-period SSW groundswell (17 seconds) with a nice offshore NNW breeze at 9 mph. That combined energy is 2,610, and the water will be clean and lined up. This is the best paddle-surf call in the window if you know what you're doin'. This break is inconsistent, so when it fires like this, you gotta be on it.

We get a little breather Saturday the 19th with 4ft and glassy conditions, just nice and relaxed. Then things start to get chaotic again. Sunday the 20th has a fresh offshore but also a near-gale in the afternoon, so it's a write-off.

Monday the 21st is a monster. That 15ft swell from the SW with 14-second period has an energy reading of 9,166. It's huge, but the wind is cross-shore, so it's not gonna be pretty for a paddle. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Next up, a beauty for the experienced: Tuesday morning the 22nd. 8ft from the SSW, 17-second period, and a light offshore NNW breeze. That's 3,066 in energy and excellent conditions for those who can handle it. Hope Beach is inconsistent, but this is a window.

Wednesday the 23rd brings a nice surprise. The morning has 6ft with a gentle offshore from the N, clean lines. But the real treat is the afternoon: glassy, with 5ft from the SSW and a 16-second period. That's a 3 out of 10 score for me—very good surf conditions.

From there, the swell drops away. Thursday the 24th is onshore and ugly. Friday the 25th starts glassy but tiny. It stays small and mixed up through the weekend and into the start of the next week.

Lookin' further out, Sunday the 27th morning has another pulse—5ft from the SSW with a 16-second period, combined energy of 2,045, and a light cross-off breeze. That's excellent for the experienced, but we're over a week away, so keep an eye on it. By Monday the 28th, the swell is back to 4ft and clean up to Tuesday the 29th, but the winds start to get fresh again.

So, bottom line: there's some serious quality gear on the way, especially for the experienced crew on Friday the 18th morning, and Tuesday the 22nd morning. The breaks are inconsistent here, so when these windows open, you go. The gaps between real quality are a few days at a time, but it's not a total blank. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 6°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Mon morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Tue morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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SSW
14
0.5
SSW
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0.4
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0.9
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12
1.7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
213
99
65
230
994
2095
3611
4402
1707
6086
4533
1189
2241
2610
1708
752
421
347
154
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
8:44AM0.56m
10:01PM0.42m
9:12AM0.58m
11:25PM0.39m
9:44AM0.60m
00:52AM0.38m
10:22AM0.61m
2:03AM0.39m
11:07AM0.62m
2:41AM0.39m
11:56AM0.63m
3:07AM0.40m
Low Tide
2:15AM0.31m
3:51PM0.23m
2:29AM0.34m
4:50PM0.21m
2:40AM0.37m
5:43PM0.19m
2:53AM0.38m
6:32PM0.17m
3:28AM0.38m
7:17PM0.16m
4:32AM0.39m
8:01PM0.15m
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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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