Hope Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.24° N 3.86° W

Hope Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Hope Cove sea temperature is
18.3° C
1.5° 

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 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, WSW swell with 99 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 0.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 13th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Tue night, light winds from the NE by Wed night).

Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
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Night
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Night
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Night
AM
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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
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
12
0.5
SW
3
0.2
WSW
6
0.4
SW
6
0.4
SW
6
0.4
SW
7
0.3
SW
6
0.1
S
11
0.2
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
10
0.6
WSW
9
0.5
WSW
9
0.6
WSW
10
0.5
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
9
0.5
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3
2
3
3
6
4
11
10
11
6
2
13
39
37
64
43
82
55
28
44
22
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
15
ESE
5
NNE
15
W
25
WSW
10
NNW
5
SSE
15
S
10
NNE
30
E
35
E
35
ENE
30
E
25
E
10
N
15
WNW
30
WNW
15
NW
5
NW
5
WNW
15
N
Wind State
off
off
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross
High Tide
2:13PM3.10m
2:57AM3.01m
3:51PM3.15m
4:43AM3.10m
5:22PM3.41m
6:03AM3.38m
6:26PM3.77m
6:59AM3.67m
7:16PM4.08m
7:44AM3.89m
7:58PM4.29m
8:25AM4.03m
8:37PM4.37m
Low Tide
8:36PM1.16m
9:18AM1.09m
10:06PM0.98m
10:35AM0.89m
11:13PM0.65m
11:34AM0.59m
00:07AM0.31m
12:24PM0.30m
00:54AM0.02m
1:08PM0.08m
1:37AM-0.16m
1:49PM-0.04m
2:16AM-0.22m
cloud
part cloud
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clear
clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:52
5:54
5:56
5:56
5:58
6:00
6:01
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:47
8:45
8:44
8:42
8:40
8:38
8:37
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Temp °C
19
21
19
22
23
19
21
22
23
20
21
19
22
24
23
27
27
19
23
25
17
Feels °C
16
19
18
18
19
16
20
20
22
16
14
14
16
20
20
24
23
17
22
23
14
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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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