Hope Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.24° N 3.86° W

Hope Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hope Cove sea temperature is
18.1°C
1.3° 

Hope Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Hope Cove surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, SW swell with 452 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hope Cove this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Hope Cove in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 30th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Mon morning, calm by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Thu night, fresh winds from the W by Fri night).

Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
14
0.3
SW
13
0.4
SW
10
0.3
SW
9
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.3
SW
9
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SSW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.3
SW
7
0.4
SW
4
1.7
SSW
8
1.6
SSW
8
1.1
SW
8
0.7
W
10
1.1
SW
7
1.5
SW
6
1.5
WSW
7
1.6
WSW
6
1.2
WSW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
19
28
25
14
7
7
12
18
26
14
8
5
365
360
180
89
123
183
223
178
132
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
20
E
25
ENE
40
E
40
E
35
ENE
35
ENE
20
ESE
5
ESE
10
S
15
SE
30
ESE
30
S
25
SW
15
WSW
15
W
30
SW
35
W
35
W
35
W
25
W
Wind State
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
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cross-on
cross-on
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on
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on
High Tide
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
7:31AM3.67m
7:42PM4.01m
8:03AM3.85m
8:13PM4.15m
Low Tide
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
1:02PM0.32m
1:25AM0.10m
1:34PM0.12m
1:56AM-0.08m
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8:19
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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