Hope Cove surfForecast / Devon (South) / UK

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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
12.5° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hope Cove this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Hope Cove in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 19th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Wed morning, light winds from the N by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.7
W
4
1.6
W
5
1.5
W
5
0.9
WSW
10
0.5
W
10
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
9
0.3
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
9
0.4
NW
3
0.2
W
9
0.1
W
16
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
WSW
15
0.4
WSW
14
0.5
WSW
13
0.5
WSW
12
1.1
SW
5
2.3
SW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
24
17
12
142
111
154
46
27
27
14
16
3
7
5
17
22
78
95
78
55
539
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
25
NW
25
WNW
45
WNW
40
WNW
30
NW
30
NW
30
NNW
20
N
10
NW
25
NW
15
NNW
10
NW
20
WSW
10
NW
15
SW
25
WSW
15
W
20
SW
25
SW
30
SW
on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
High Tide
3:23PM3.06m
3:38AM3.30m
4:24PM3.32m
4:38AM3.52m
5:17PM3.61m
5:33AM3.76m
6:06PM3.87m
6:25AM3.94m
6:52PM4.06m
7:15AM4.06m
7:38PM4.18m
8:04AM4.07m
8:24PM4.19m
Low Tide
9:25PM1.18m
10:00AM0.77m
10:23PM0.84m
10:50AM0.44m
11:12PM0.48m
11:35AM0.15m
11:57PM0.15m
12:18PM-0.06m
00:41AM-0.09m
1:01PM-0.17m
1:25AM-0.22m
1:44PM-0.15m
2:10AM-0.21m
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part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:33
5:31
5:30
5:28
5:28
5:26
5:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:50
8:52
8:52
8:54
8:55
8:57
8:59
1
1
1
1
1
1
Temp °C
13
13
11
11
12
10
11
11
8
11
12
8
11
12
10
12
13
11
13
13
12
8
7
7
2
3
2
4
5
2
8
5
3
6
7
6
9
8
7
8
8
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.3
SW
8
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.9
WSW
10
0.5
W
10
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
9
0.3
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
9
0.2
W
9
0.1
S
13
0.4
WSW
4
0.2
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
14
0.5
WSW
13
0.5
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
11
Energy kJ
24
17
10
10
10
154
46
27
27
14
16
6
3
5
15
78
95
78
40
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
18
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
8
0.1
SW
8
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
15
0.3
WSW
5
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
W
9
0.1
SW
13
0.1
W
9
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
WSW
15
Energy kJ
6
12
12
2
2
10
8
5
8
8
7
2
7
2
17
22
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
18
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
12
0.1
SW
7
0.1
S
7
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
W
6
0.1
SW
13
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
8
Energy kJ
13
3
3
3
2
1
8
8
1
7
5
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
3
0.4
WNW
3
0.7
W
4
1.6
W
5
1.5
W
5
0.7
NW
4
0.9
WNW
4
0.8
NW
4
0.4
NNW
4
0.2
NNW
3
0.4
WNW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.3
WSW
2
0.6
W
4
0.4
SW
6
0.5
W
3
0.4
WSW
4
0.4
SW
3
1.1
SW
5
2.3
SW
7
Energy kJ
1
3
12
142
111
17
29
17
5
1
4
3
1
12
10
6
4
4
55
539
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
2
2
3
Distance (km)
440
472
447
918
284
749
173
158
94
275
230
106
110
112
112
82
173
43
89
123
161
Best forecast wave conditions in South Devon
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
4
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
6
8
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
6
5
5
4
4
7
5
5
4
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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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