Surf Forecasts:
Hope Cove surf forecast from 3 Jun 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, WSW swell with 3,886 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hope Cove this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Hope Cove in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 5th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hope Cove over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Wed morning, moderate winds from the W by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Sat morning, moderate winds from the WNW by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SSW 7 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 7 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 9 | SW 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
483 | 868 | 1563 | 2459 | 2481 | 3886 | 964 | 1315 | 363 | 2068 | 2878 | 1396 | 1167 | 844 | 650 | 385 | 429 | 544 | 151 | 278 | 148 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 8:56AM3.42m | 9:10PM3.63m | 9:33AM3.35m | 9:48PM3.57m | 10:12AM3.25m | 10:27PM3.49m | 10:55AM3.17m | 11:08PM3.41m | 11:41AM3.10m | 11:54PM3.34m | 12:32PM3.07m | 00:45AM3.30m | 1:28PM3.10m | 1:42AM3.29m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:29PM0.55m | 2:53AM0.54m | 3:03PM0.63m | 3:29AM0.62m | 3:38PM0.73m | 4:07AM0.72m | 4:17PM0.86m | 4:51AM0.82m | 5:03PM0.99m | 5:42AM0.90m | 5:58PM1.12m | 6:44AM0.94m | 7:08PM1.18m | ||||||||
5:09 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | |
mm | 4 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 7 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 16 | — | — | — | WSW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | — | W 9 |
— | 5 | — | — | — | 2098 | 964 | 1315 | 121 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 282 | 151 | — | 110 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 130 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | — | SW 12 | SSW 7 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 7 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | — | SW 9 | SW 6 |
483 | 868 | 1563 | 2459 | 2481 | 3886 | — | 798 | 363 | 2068 | 2878 | 1396 | 1167 | 844 | 650 | 385 | 429 | 544 | — | 278 | 148 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 43 | 740 | 617 | 604 | 577 | 608 | 173 | 43 | 78 | 582 | 341 | 173 | 173 | 152 | 123 | 219 | 219 | 86 | 43 | 89 | 123 |
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Information about the Hope Cove Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Hope Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hope Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hope Cove 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 Cove) 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 Cove 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.
Are you planning a holiday in South Devon? If you are looking for accommodation near Hope Cove, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in South Devon, consider staying in Brent which is 21 km (13 miles) away. Other places in and around South Devon where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Dartmouth which is 23 km (14 miles) away, Plymouth, Brixham and Paignton.










