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Hope Cove surfForecast / Devon (South) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 03 Apr 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
10.7° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Monday (Apr 06) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period. 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 05) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 6th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 10th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 5th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hope Cove over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Sat night, calm by Sun night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Tue morning, light winds from the NW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 14 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 277 | 316 | 983 | 288 | 556 | 2094 | 2349 | 1946 | 317 | 127 | 20 | 15 | 2535 | 2946 | 2893 | 1373 | 807 | 414 | 180 | 351 | 613 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | on | on | glass | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:18PM 3.99 | 8:30AM 3.99 | 8:44PM 3.95 | 8:57AM 3.87 | 9:09PM 3.84 | 9:24AM 3.70 | 9:36PM 3.68 | 9:53AM 3.48 | 10:06PM 3.47 | 10:25AM 3.23 | 10:41PM 3.23 | 11:06AM 2.97 | 11:30PM 2.99 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:43PM -0.01 | 1:57AM 0.05 | 2:13PM 0.05 | 2:28AM 0.10 | 2:42PM 0.18 | 2:58AM 0.24 | 3:10PM 0.38 | 3:28AM 0.45 | 3:39PM 0.62 | 3:58AM 0.71 | 4:10PM 0.89 | 4:32AM 1.00 | 4:45PM 1.17 | ||||||||
Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:48 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:49 | - | - | 7:51 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:53 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:57 | - | - | 7:59 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 8 |
| Feels °C (?) | 5 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 3 | -1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 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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