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Hope Cove surfForecast / Devon (South) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 29 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Hope Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Hope Cove sea temperature is
15.1° C
(Which is 2.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Hope Cove surf forecast from 29 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 30 May, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with 2,862 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hope Cove this week:
The surf forecast for Hope Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hope Cove in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 30th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 30th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 5th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hope Cove over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the W on Mon night, strong winds from the WSW by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSW 15 | SSW 15 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 11 | SW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 7 | SW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | |
21 | 23 | 47 | 74 | 45 | 294 | 336 | 289 | 313 | 186 | 233 | 221 | 343 | 561 | 339 | 598 | 657 | 1207 | 2477 | 2695 | 2862 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 6:13PM3.45m | 6:30AM3.37m | 6:49PM3.55m | 7:07AM3.44m | 7:23PM3.62m | 7:43AM3.48m | 7:58PM3.66m | 8:19AM3.47m | 8:34PM3.66m | 8:56AM3.42m | 9:10PM3.63m | 9:33AM3.35m | 9:48PM3.57m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:37AM0.67m | 00:00AM0.66m | 12:13PM0.58m | 00:36AM0.54m | 12:48PM0.52m | 1:10AM0.46m | 1:22PM0.49m | 1:44AM0.44m | 1:56PM0.50m | 2:19AM0.47m | 2:29PM0.55m | 2:53AM0.54m | 3:03PM0.63m | 3:29AM0.62m | |||||||
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 | 5:13 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:19 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 11 | 2 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | |
Temp °C | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 11 | SW 13 | S 13 | S 18 | SW 16 | W 13 | S 16 | — | — | — | SW 13 |
 kJ | 5 | 14 | 47 | 74 | 45 | 294 | 336 | 289 | 313 | 186 | 233 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 92 | 5 | — | — | — | 1527 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | WSW 7 | SSW 16 | WSW 14 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | — | SSW 14 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | — | — | — | S 13 | S 16 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 21 | 23 | 9 | 24 | 18 | 23 | 36 | — | 19 | 8 | 20 | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | SSW 16 | W 16 | SSW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 25 | 5 | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 5 | — | — | — | W 3 | — | WSW 4 | — | SW 4 | SW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 7 | SW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 |
| kJ | — | 4 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 11 | — | 15 | 163 | 221 | 343 | 561 | 339 | 598 | 657 | 1207 | 2477 | 2695 | 2862 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 112 | 86 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 43 | 43 | 6 | 89 | 90 | 43 | 169 | 171 | 141 | 557 | 581 | 749 | 506 | 161 | 42 |
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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.
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