Hope Cove surfForecast / Devon (South) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 29 Apr 2026 BST
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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
12.0° C
(Which is 1.2°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 Tuesday (May 05) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 0.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 5th May)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 5th May)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 5th May)3ft (0.9m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the ENE on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
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
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
13
0.4
WSW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
11
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SW
10
0.4
SW
12
0.3
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
7
0.4
WSW
6
0.3
WSW
6
0.2
WSW
6
0.7
SW
4
1.1
SW
5
0.9
SW
5
1
SW
6
0.9
SW
7
0.8
SW
7
0.8
SW
7
0.5
SW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
62
57
35
24
24
29
27
34
22
18
17
7
3
14
58
47
66
82
57
55
22
Wind (km/h)
50
ENE
50
ENE
50
E
40
E
35
E
20
ENE
10
E
15
WSW
5
W
10
ESE
20
E
20
ENE
20
SW
25
SW
15
SW
15
SW
15
SW
5
W
5
SW
15
WSW
15
WNW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
6:18PM3.55m
6:28AM3.62m
6:50PM3.70m
7:01AM3.71m
7:19PM3.79m
7:32AM3.74m
7:47PM3.83m
8:02AM3.72m
8:15PM3.81m
8:32AM3.65m
8:45PM3.74m
9:04AM3.53m
9:16PM3.62m
Low Tide
11:33AM0.53m
11:51PM0.58m
12:08PM0.37m
00:26AM0.40m
12:42PM0.27m
00:59AM0.28m
1:13PM0.24m
1:32AM0.23m
1:45PM0.27m
2:03AM0.26m
2:15PM0.35m
2:35AM0.36m
2:46PM0.49m
3:07AM0.51m
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clear
clear
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clear
clear
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5:54
5:54
5:52
5:50
5:48
5:46
5:45
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8:30
8:31
8:34
8:35
8:37
8:37
8:39
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Temp °C
13
14
13
11
12
12
13
14
12
15
14
12
13
13
11
13
13
12
13
13
11
3
3
2
3
6
7
11
11
10
12
10
8
9
8
7
10
11
11
10
10
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
13
0.4
WSW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
SSE
5
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SW
10
0.4
SW
12
0.3
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
7
0.4
WSW
6
0.3
WSW
6
0.2
WSW
6
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.9
SW
7
0.8
SW
7
0.8
SW
7
0.5
SW
7
Energy kJ
62
57
35
24
6
29
27
34
22
18
17
7
3
3
3
82
57
55
22
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
8
0.1
W
20
0.2
WSW
17
0.2
WSW
16
0.3
WSW
11
0.2
ESE
6
0.2
SSE
4
0.4
E
5
0.3
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
SE
4
0.1
S
15
0.1
W
10
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
Energy kJ
3
8
29
24
24
4
1
8
11
10
9
2
1
4
2
3
3
3
3
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
15
0.1
SW
14
0.1
E
5
0.2
WSW
3
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
13
0.1
W
6
Energy kJ
22
8
1
1
4
3
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
ENE
4
1.4
E
4
1.4
E
5
1.1
ESE
4
0.9
E
4
0.4
ESE
3
0.2
S
3
0.3
E
2
0.7
SW
4
1.1
SW
5
0.9
SW
5
1
SW
6
0.3
NW
2
0.4
NNW
3
Energy kJ
32
78
82
47
27
5
1
1
14
58
47
66
1
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
232
200
172
172
124
77
87
94
77
86
109
473
473
194
181
123
114
0
18
114
173
Best forecast wave conditions in South Devon
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
5
4
4
4
3
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
5
5
6
7
5
5
7
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
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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