Surf Forecasts:
Hope Cove surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, SW swell with 696 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 1PM. 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 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hope Cove over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the E by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon night, min 17°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Mon morning, light winds from the ESE by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 8 | WSW 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 45 | 28 | 14 | 18 | 9 | 21 | 20 | 27 | 26 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 38 | 46 | 24 | 154 | 168 | 107 | 72 | 82 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:31PM2.91m | 00:56AM2.73m | 1:35PM2.72m | 2:16AM2.57m | 3:13PM2.68m | 4:13AM2.61m | 4:59PM2.88m | 5:36AM2.86m | 5:56PM3.20m | 6:22AM3.16m | 6:36PM3.52m | 6:58AM3.43m | 7:10PM3.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:25PM1.50m | 7:00AM1.59m | 8:23PM1.69m | 9:13AM1.65m | 10:11PM1.55m | 10:32AM1.45m | 11:08PM1.28m | 11:20AM1.17m | 11:49PM0.96m | 11:58AM0.87m | 00:23AM0.64m | 12:31PM0.58m | 00:54AM0.35m | ||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:10 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | W 8 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 |
| kJ | 45 | 28 | 14 | 18 | 9 | 8 | 20 | 27 | 26 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 38 | 46 | 24 | 6 | 168 | 107 | 72 | 19 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | W 9 | W 8 | SE 5 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 13 | SSE 4 | W 10 | W 9 | S 12 | SE 5 | W 8 | WSW 10 | — |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 21 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 31 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SE 4 | SE 5 | — | SW 14 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | E 6 | S 13 | S 12 | — | W 8 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | — |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 2 | NW 2 | WNW 3 | ENE 3 | ESE 3 | E 5 | — | SE 5 | ENE 2 | ESE 4 | E 4 | E 4 | ESE 4 | — | S 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 7 | — | WNW 3 | W 3 | WSW 7 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 | — | 7 | 1 | 33 | 45 | 42 | 27 | — | 1 | 21 | 154 | — | 5 | 8 | 82 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 158 | 84 | 77 | 131 | 18 | 89 | 84 | 86 | 476 | 172 | 181 | 173 | 98 | 86 | 162 | 124 | 0 | 309 | 334 | 225 |
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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).
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