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
15.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hope Cove this week:

The surf forecast for Hope Cove over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 19) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hope Cove in the next 12 days are 3.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 21) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 20) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 19th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 19th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 21st Sep)11ft (3.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hope Cove over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, near gales from the WSW by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the N by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
SW
0.9
WSW
1.4
SW
1.2
WSW
1.1
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
1.3
SW
3
WSW
2
W
0.9
WSW
0.3
SW
0.2
WSW
0.1
SW
0.1
S
0.1
S
0.1
W
0.2
WSW
0.4
SW
0.4
WSW
0.4
WSW
Period(s) (?)1211101010999867791312121412121110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)88019336325123515414125211503058188733415354734
Wind
(km/h)
25
SW
25
SW
15
SW
10
SSE
15
SW
5
SSW
15
S
40
S
50
SW
35
W
45
WSW
20
NNW
40
N
35
NE
25
NE
20
NNE
10
ENE
10
NNE
15
ENE
10
ESE
15
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
offcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:18PM
3.25
5:55AM
3.22
6:08PM
3.55
6:36AM
3.50
6:46PM
3.79
7:09AM
3.71
7:18PM
3.95
7:38AM
3.85
7:46PM
4.03
8:03AM
3.93
8:12PM
4.04
8:28AM
3.94
8:38PM
3.97
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:28AM
1.22
11:05PM
0.90
11:19AM
0.90
11:47PM
0.59
11:59AM
0.60
12:23AM
0.33
12:35PM
0.36
12:56AM
0.14
1:08PM
0.19
1:27AM
0.03
1:39PM
0.10
1:56AM
0.02
2:09PM
0.09
2:25AM
0.09
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Sunrise6:54--6:56--6:56--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:03--
Sunset-7:22--7:21--7:19--7:16--7:14--7:12--7:09-
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
light rain
light rain
light rain
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
----------132--------
Temp. °C181716171716161714131312121413141614141514
Feels °C (?)15141515151715115658576101311111211
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Devon (South)

  1. weather stationWind Update Still cross-shore at Hope Cove (light winds from the SSW at Plymouth- Mount Batten 22 km from Hope Cove). 1.6m 10s swell from the WSW with a 1.4m 6s windswell, also from the WSW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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0.0
15.7
Air / Water (°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 12 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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