Hope Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.24° N 3.86° W

Hope Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 13 Sep 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Hope Cove sea temperature is
17.4°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 13 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, W swell with 440 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 1.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 16th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s

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 13°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
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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
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
10
0.7
WSW
10
0.7
WSW
9
0.7
WSW
9
0.5
WSW
8
0.8
W
8
0.9
W
8
0.9
WSW
8
0.9
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
11
0.7
WSW
11
1.1
WSW
5
1.1
W
7
1.1
WSW
9
0.9
WSW
8
0.9
WSW
7
1
SW
5
1
SW
5
0.9
WSW
5
0.8
WSW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
138
160
85
71
70
40
84
105
125
158
143
119
57
131
193
83
76
41
53
39
80
Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
25
WSW
15
WSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
15
SW
30
WNW
30
WNW
20
NW
20
NW
25
WNW
20
W
30
W
35
WNW
25
WNW
20
WNW
30
WSW
35
WSW
30
WSW
30
WSW
20
WNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
8:42PM4.21m
9:00AM4.04m
9:11PM4.05m
9:27AM3.90m
9:40PM3.82m
9:54AM3.70m
10:09PM3.55m
10:23AM3.45m
10:40PM3.25m
10:57AM3.18m
11:20PM2.95m
11:45AM2.91m
00:18AM2.68m
Low Tide
2:04PM-0.10m
2:23AM-0.14m
2:38PM-0.01m
2:55AM0.04m
3:10PM0.17m
3:26AM0.29m
3:42PM0.43m
3:56AM0.60m
4:13PM0.74m
4:27AM0.93m
4:47PM1.09m
5:01AM1.27m
5:30PM1.43m
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light rain
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cloud
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:47
6:48
6:50
6:50
6:52
6:54
6:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:34
7:31
7:30
7:28
7:25
7:22
7:21
 mm
1
1
Temp °C
19
19
19
19
19
18
17
18
15
17
17
16
17
16
15
16
16
17
18
19
14
Feels °C
17
17
19
18
18
18
13
13
12
12
11
12
11
10
10
12
10
12
14
15
11
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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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