Hope Cove surfForecast / Devon (South) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Friday 01 May 2026 BST
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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
11.8° 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 0.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 4PM. 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 5s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 1st May)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu night, min 11°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
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
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
10
0.4
SW
5
0.5
W
6
0.4
SW
5
0.6
SW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.1
W
10
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
S
12
0.1
SW
6
0.5
WNW
3
0.1
SW
9
0.1
SW
8
0.2
SSW
4
0.2
SSW
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
41
42
22
19
9
17
7
11
5
2
3
3
2
2
3
1
5
3
3
2
2
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
15
WSW
5
WSW
10
SE
5
E
10
W
10
WSW
20
SW
5
WNW
5
ESE
5
W
10
N
10
NNE
5
NNW
10
NNW
10
NNW
20
WNW
10
NW
10
S
25
WSW
15
WNW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
cross
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-off
cross-on
on
High Tide
7:01AM3.71m
7:19PM3.79m
7:32AM3.74m
7:47PM3.83m
8:02AM3.72m
8:15PM3.81m
8:32AM3.65m
8:45PM3.74m
9:04AM3.53m
9:16PM3.62m
9:38AM3.37m
9:52PM3.47m
10:16AM3.19m
10:32PM3.30m
Low Tide
12:42PM0.27m
00:59AM0.28m
1:13PM0.24m
1:32AM0.23m
1:45PM0.27m
2:03AM0.26m
2:15PM0.35m
2:35AM0.36m
2:46PM0.49m
3:07AM0.51m
3:18PM0.66m
3:41AM0.71m
3:51PM0.85m
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
mod rain
rain showers
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
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5:52
5:50
5:48
5:46
5:45
5:43
5:41
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8:34
8:35
8:37
8:37
8:39
8:40
8:43
8
2
1
3
Temp °C
13
13
12
13
11
11
12
12
11
12
13
12
12
13
11
12
12
9
11
11
10
11
10
11
10
10
9
9
8
9
11
11
9
10
12
8
8
7
5
5
5
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
10
0.4
SW
5
0.4
SW
6
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.4
SW
4
0.2
WSW
4
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
6
0.1
W
10
0.2
W
3
0.1
SW
8
0.2
SSW
4
0.2
SSW
4
Energy kJ
41
42
22
19
7
9
2
2
5
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
3
0.4
E
5
0.3
SW
5
0.2
WSW
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
S
15
0.1
W
7
0.1
SW
8
0.1
SW
7
0.1
W
10
0.1
S
13
0.1
W
5
0.1
SW
9
0.1
W
5
0.1
SW
8
0.2
W
4
Energy kJ
1
8
4
9
2
4
1
2
2
2
3
1
3
1
2
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
5
0.2
WSW
4
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
SW
6
0.1
SW
4
0.1
SW
8
0.1
SW
8
Energy kJ
1
1
4
4
2
2
3
3
1
1
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
3
0.3
SW
3
0.5
W
6
0.4
SW
5
0.6
SW
4
0.2
WSW
4
0.2
W
3
0.3
NW
3
0.5
WNW
3
0.2
WNW
3
Energy kJ
1
1
17
7
11
2
1
1
5
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
79
115
77
173
98
240
582
112
110
103
103
226
468
274
254
219
266
219
271
173
200
Best forecast wave conditions in South Devon
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
7
4
5
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
6
9
8
9
7
7
8
6
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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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