Hope Cove surfForecast / Devon (South) / UK

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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
12.7° C
(Which is 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 0.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 25th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon night, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue night, min 14°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
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
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
9
0.5
WSW
9
0.5
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
14
0.7
WSW
13
0.5
WSW
13
0.5
WSW
12
0.5
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
16
0.5
SW
13
0.6
WSW
12
0.6
WSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
55
46
49
79
151
90
85
82
50
23
22
10
10
25
10
22
23
25
87
98
93
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
15
E
15
NE
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
NE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
30
ENE
30
E
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
20
NE
20
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
E
20
ENE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:36PM3.01m
1:53AM3.19m
2:44PM2.99m
3:00AM3.13m
3:51PM3.06m
4:05AM3.14m
4:48PM3.18m
5:02AM3.20m
5:34PM3.32m
5:50AM3.29m
6:13PM3.45m
6:30AM3.37m
6:49PM3.55m
Low Tide
6:50AM1.02m
7:16PM1.31m
8:14AM1.09m
8:42PM1.31m
9:23AM1.02m
9:48PM1.18m
10:15AM0.91m
10:39PM1.00m
10:58AM0.78m
11:21PM0.82m
11:37AM0.67m
00:00AM0.66m
12:13PM0.58m
00:36AM0.54m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:18
5:16
5:15
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:07
9:07
9:08
9:09
9:10
9:13
9:14
Temp °C
21
23
23
22
22
24
23
23
23
19
20
17
17
18
18
19
19
19
18
18
17
19
21
21
20
19
23
22
20
19
14
16
11
12
14
14
14
13
14
13
13
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
9
0.5
WSW
9
0.5
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
14
0.7
WSW
13
0.5
WSW
13
0.5
WSW
12
0.5
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
SSE
4
0.2
SSE
4
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
16
0.5
SW
13
0.6
WSW
12
0.6
WSW
11
Energy kJ
55
46
49
79
151
90
85
82
50
23
22
10
2
1
8
22
23
25
87
98
93
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
16
0.4
WSW
9
0.6
W
8
0.1
SE
4
0.2
SSE
4
0.2
SSE
4
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
18
0.1
SW
18
0.1
S
18
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
W
9
0.1
SW
16
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.2
WSW
11
0.4
SW
10
0.4
WSW
9
0.2
SSE
4
Energy kJ
8
7
10
28
49
1
1
1
7
6
12
6
9
7
10
1
1
12
23
26
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
6
0.1
S
6
0.1
S
12
0.1
SW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.1
SW
5
0.1
S
11
0.1
W
8
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
15
Energy kJ
7
6
3
7
7
1
1
3
10
25
1
2
1
22
23
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
3
0.4
E
3
0.4
E
3
0.3
ENE
3
0.2
ENE
2
0.3
E
2
0.3
E
2
0.5
E
3
0.6
E
3
0.6
E
3
0.4
ENE
3
0.3
E
3
0.3
ENE
2
0.4
ENE
3
0.4
E
3
0.4
E
3
0.4
ESE
3
0.4
ESE
3
Energy kJ
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
4
7
8
3
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
4
77
4
77
77
4
77
77
4
78
102
158
252
98
86
99
153
84
77
77
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Devon
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
5
9
9
8
7
6
6
7
9
9
9
6
5
4
6
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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