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
12.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Thursday (May 21) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hope Cove in the next 16 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 21st May)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 21st May)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 20th May)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Thu morning, calm by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
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
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
9
0.3
WSW
9
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.2
WSW
9
0.6
WSW
4
0.2
WSW
13
0.9
W
7
0.6
WSW
13
0.6
WSW
13
0.5
WSW
12
1.8
SSW
6
2.4
SW
8
2
SW
9
1.9
SW
9
2.1
SW
9
2.5
WSW
11
1.8
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
72
28
25
16
7
7
8
10
18
82
116
131
81
218
802
623
567
686
1604
1018
549
Wind (km/h)
30
NNW
30
NNW
20
NNW
10
N
25
NW
15
NW
10
SSW
20
WSW
15
W
20
WNW
25
WSW
30
SW
25
SW
35
S
30
W
25
WSW
30
SW
25
WSW
15
SW
20
WSW
5
W
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
5:17PM3.61m
5:33AM3.76m
6:06PM3.87m
6:25AM3.94m
6:52PM4.06m
7:15AM4.06m
7:38PM4.18m
8:04AM4.07m
8:24PM4.19m
8:53AM3.98m
9:12PM4.12m
9:44AM3.80m
10:02PM3.96m
Low Tide
10:50AM0.44m
11:12PM0.48m
11:35AM0.15m
11:57PM0.15m
12:18PM-0.06m
00:41AM-0.09m
1:01PM-0.17m
1:25AM-0.22m
1:44PM-0.15m
2:10AM-0.21m
2:28PM-0.02m
2:56AM-0.07m
3:13PM0.20m
3:44AM0.18m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:30
5:28
5:28
5:26
5:24
5:24
5:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:52
8:54
8:55
8:57
8:59
9:00
9:00
1
1
3
2
9
1
Temp °C
11
12
9
11
11
8
11
12
11
12
12
11
11
12
13
14
15
13
14
14
14
3
4
4
7
4
3
7
8
7
6
6
4
5
6
8
9
10
8
11
11
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
9
0.3
WSW
9
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.2
WSW
9
0.1
W
9
0.2
WSW
13
0.5
WSW
6
0.6
WSW
13
0.6
WSW
13
0.5
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
12
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
SW
18
2.5
WSW
11
1.8
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
Energy kJ
72
28
25
16
6
6
8
2
18
23
116
131
81
45
6
6
12
1604
1018
549
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
W
7
0.4
WSW
14
0.1
S
18
Energy kJ
8
8
8
8
7
7
3
1
82
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
7
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
8
0.2
W
8
Energy kJ
1
8
7
7
5
1
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
4
0.9
NW
4
0.5
NNW
4
0.5
NW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.6
WSW
4
0.4
WSW
4
0.9
W
7
0.6
WSW
8
0.8
WSW
5
0.9
SW
6
1.8
SSW
6
2.4
SW
8
2
SW
9
1.9
SW
9
2.1
SW
9
2
SW
11
Energy kJ
13
25
8
5
3
10
6
69
51
28
50
218
802
623
567
686
949
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
4
4
2
Distance (km)
173
1357
131
227
284
78
173
368
161
7
447
90
78
177
609
43
225
43
89
89
6
Best forecast wave conditions in South Devon
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
4
4
3
2
3
4
4
4
2
3
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
7
5
5
5
4
7
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
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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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