Hope Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.24° N 3.86° W

Hope Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 08 Sep 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Hope Cove sea temperature is
17.8°C
1.4° 

Hope Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Hope Cove surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, SW swell with 345 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 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 11th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the W by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
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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
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
10
1.1
WSW
8
0.9
WSW
8
0.9
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
8
1.2
SW
5
1.6
SW
6
1.1
SW
9
0.9
WSW
9
0.7
WSW
8
0.8
WSW
8
1.2
WSW
5
0.9
WSW
5
0.9
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
10
0.7
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
72
173
111
112
43
37
66
188
190
124
59
80
59
47
151
120
75
31
25
23
Wind (km/h)
35
WNW
25
NW
20
NW
15
WNW
5
W
20
SW
30
SW
15
W
15
NW
20
WNW
10
NNW
20
SW
25
WSW
25
WSW
15
WNW
15
WSW
10
NW
10
WSW
20
WSW
10
NW
Wind State
on
on
on
on
on
cross
cross
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
5:20PM3.43m
5:58AM3.41m
6:15PM3.79m
6:45AM3.72m
6:58PM4.08m
7:24AM3.95m
7:36PM4.24m
7:59AM4.08m
8:10PM4.29m
8:31AM4.10m
8:42PM4.21m
9:00AM4.04m
9:11PM4.05m
Low Tide
11:09PM0.66m
11:26AM0.65m
11:57PM0.30m
12:11PM0.32m
00:38AM0.01m
12:51PM0.07m
1:15AM-0.16m
1:28PM-0.07m
1:50AM-0.21m
2:04PM-0.10m
2:23AM-0.14m
2:38PM-0.01m
2:55AM0.04m
clear
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:41
6:41
6:43
6:45
6:47
6:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:45
7:43
7:40
7:38
7:37
7:34
7:31
 mm
2
1
Temp °C
17
15
16
17
16
17
17
18
19
20
15
17
17
18
18
19
19
21
22
20
Feels °C
9
10
13
13
14
12
12
17
16
16
13
13
13
16
17
18
19
21
21
20
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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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