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Lat Long: 50.24° N 3.86° W

Hope Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 14 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hope Cove sea temperature is
16.8°C
2.3° 

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 14 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 20 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 15s period, SW swell with 1,576 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 20 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s 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 Tuesday (Oct 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hope Cove in the next 16 days are 1.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore 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 (Oct 20) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 20th Oct)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 20th Oct)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 15th Oct)6ft (1.9m) 15s

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 17°C on Wed night, min 10°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wed
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
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10
1.3
SW
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1.5
WSW
15
1.8
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.3
WSW
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1.1
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0.9
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0.6
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0.3
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0.3
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0.2
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0.4
SW
18
0.6
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WSW
14
0.5
WSW
13
0.4
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
204
303
1014
1285
1110
497
365
226
158
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69
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82
164
134
98
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87
Wind (km/h)
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SSW
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SW
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WSW
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NW
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NNE
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NNE
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NNE
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NNE
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NNE
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ESE
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NE
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Wind State
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High Tide
9:08PM3.68m
9:19AM3.69m
9:38PM3.46m
9:50AM3.47m
10:12PM3.20m
10:28AM3.23m
10:55PM2.94m
11:19AM2.99m
11:57PM2.71m
12:29PM2.82m
1:18AM2.59m
1:52PM2.78m
2:47AM2.66m
Low Tide
2:55AM0.36m
3:14PM0.42m
3:25AM0.62m
3:45PM0.70m
3:56AM0.90m
4:20PM1.01m
4:31AM1.19m
5:03PM1.31m
5:18AM1.48m
6:12PM1.56m
6:44AM1.70m
8:34PM1.57m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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