
Surf Forecasts:
Hope Cove surf forecast from 12 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 19 Nov, 3PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 18 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 7,461 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 13 Nov, 6PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 13s period with SSW 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 Friday (Nov 13) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hope Cove in the next 16 days are 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 18) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 15) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Fri 13th Nov) | 1ft (0.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Thu 19th Nov) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Wed 18th Nov) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hope Cove over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed night, min 4°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Thu morning, light winds from the ENE by Fri afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon night, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Mon afternoon, gales from the SW by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 12 | WSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
422 | 266 | 170 | 94 | 52 | 39 | 64 | 97 | 50 | 99 | 432 | 292 | 1199 | 1098 | 842 | 585 | 2896 | 6026 | 6478 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:30AM3.78m | 7:50PM3.54m | 8:02AM3.67m | 8:24PM3.39m | 8:37AM3.52m | 9:02PM3.21m | 9:17AM3.35m | 9:46PM3.03m | 10:04AM3.19m | 10:40PM2.87m | 11:00AM3.06m | 11:43PM2.79m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:01AM0.32m | 1:21PM0.31m | 1:32AM0.45m | 1:54PM0.46m | 2:04AM0.63m | 2:28PM0.66m | 2:38AM0.82m | 3:05PM0.88m | 3:14AM1.04m | 3:47PM1.08m | 3:58AM1.25m | 4:42PM1.25m | |||||||
— | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | |
— | — | 4:35 | — | — | 4:32 | — | — | 4:31 | — | — | 4:30 | — | — | 4:29 | — | — | 4:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Temp °C | 10 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 4 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 2 | -1 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | — | SW 8 | — | — | SW 10 | W 10 | — | — | SW 13 |
422 | 266 | 170 | 94 | 52 | 39 | 64 | 97 | 50 | 99 | — | 292 | — | — | 842 | 279 | — | — | 4022 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 6 | E 6 | ESE 7 | — | SSW 13 | SW 8 | SW 13 | SW 10 | — | — | WSW 12 | — | — | SSW 13 | — | — | — | — |
— | 4 | 3 | 5 | — | 17 | 17 | 7 | 25 | — | — | 26 | — | — | 18 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 17 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 13 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 6 | 10 | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | NNE 3 | NE 4 | NE 3 | E 7 | — | ESE 4 | S 4 | S 5 | SSW 5 | SW 7 | — | SW 10 | SW 10 | — | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 12 | WSW 13 |
4 | 10 | 14 | 5 | 4 | — | 4 | 7 | 28 | 57 | 432 | — | 1199 | 1098 | — | 585 | 2896 | 6026 | 6478 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 20 | 95 | 146 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 240 | 579 | 333 | 86 | 6 | 75 | 78 | 477 | 430 |
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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.
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