Hope Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.24° N 3.86° W

Hope Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 17 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hope Cove sea temperature is
17.1°C
1.2° 

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 18 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, W swell with 852 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s 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 (Sep 22) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 22nd Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 22nd Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 18th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat morning, light winds from the NW by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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0
0
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WSW
9
1
WSW
10
0.5
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
5
1.3
WSW
6
1.2
SW
6
1.3
WSW
5
1
SW
5
0.8
WSW
11
0.7
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
12
0.3
WSW
12
0.2
WSW
7
0.3
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
11
0.5
WSW
11
0.6
WSW
15
0.8
WSW
14
0.5
WSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
227
214
101
61
101
95
94
53
154
113
25
29
29
4
23
41
74
148
213
90
Wind (km/h)
30
WNW
25
WNW
20
W
35
WSW
30
WSW
35
WSW
35
WSW
20
WNW
10
NW
10
WSW
5
NNW
0
WNW
10
SSW
10
NE
10
ENE
15
ESE
15
ENE
20
E
20
E
10
NE
Wind State
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on
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
10:40PM3.25m
10:57AM3.18m
11:20PM2.95m
11:45AM2.91m
00:18AM2.68m
12:57PM2.70m
1:46AM2.52m
2:36PM2.67m
3:38AM2.59m
4:15PM2.87m
4:59AM2.87m
5:16PM3.20m
Low Tide
4:13PM0.74m
4:27AM0.93m
4:47PM1.09m
5:01AM1.27m
5:30PM1.43m
5:50AM1.59m
6:59PM1.72m
8:14AM1.77m
9:45PM1.62m
10:05AM1.55m
10:43PM1.29m
10:53AM1.22m
11:20PM0.92m
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7:01
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7:22
7:21
7:19
7:16
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Temp °C
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15
16
16
17
17
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17
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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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