Hope Cove surfForecast / Devon (South) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 11 May 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
12.5° C
(Which is 1.1°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 (May 18) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hope Cove in the next 16 days are 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Mon 18th May)16ft (5.0m) 11s
Best Surf 4PM (Mon 18th May)16ft (5.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 18th May)16ft (5.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon night, strong winds from the WNW by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri morning).

Mon
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
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
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SW
9
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.3
SW
8
1.5
W
5
1.4
W
5
0.7
WSW
9
0.5
W
9
1.1
NW
4
0.4
WSW
9
0.3
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
9
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
8
0.6
SW
4
0.9
SW
5
1.1
SW
6
0.8
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
13
3.5
SSW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
18
19
17
17
12
120
97
92
45
40
26
13
15
6
5
12
38
81
226
186
2259
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
10
NNW
20
WNW
25
NW
25
WNW
45
WNW
35
WNW
30
NW
30
NNW
35
NNW
20
NNW
5
NE
15
NW
15
NW
20
WSW
20
WSW
20
W
20
WSW
25
SW
30
SW
25
WSW
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
2:33AM3.12m
3:23PM3.06m
3:38AM3.30m
4:24PM3.32m
4:38AM3.52m
5:17PM3.61m
5:33AM3.76m
6:06PM3.87m
6:25AM3.94m
6:52PM4.06m
7:15AM4.06m
7:38PM4.18m
8:04AM4.07m
Low Tide
8:05PM1.41m
9:00AM1.08m
9:25PM1.18m
10:00AM0.77m
10:23PM0.84m
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
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clear
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mod rain
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:33
5:31
5:30
5:28
5:28
5:26
5:24
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8:49
8:50
8:52
8:52
8:54
8:55
8:57
8:59
1
1
1
1
9
2
Temp °C
13
10
14
13
10
12
12
10
10
11
8
11
11
9
11
13
11
12
12
11
12
8
6
9
7
6
3
4
2
3
3
3
9
7
6
6
9
7
7
7
5
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SW
9
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.3
SW
8
0.2
SSW
8
0.2
SSW
7
0.7
WSW
9
0.5
W
9
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
9
0.3
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
9
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
8
0.1
W
7
0.2
WSW
13
0.4
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
13
Energy kJ
18
19
17
17
10
6
5
92
45
26
26
13
15
6
5
1
18
81
226
186
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
6
0.2
W
3
0.1
S
18
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.2
W
4
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
W
8
Energy kJ
1
1
6
12
12
10
10
10
8
8
8
8
7
1
3
3
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
19
0.1
SW
18
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
13
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
S
13
Energy kJ
7
13
3
3
2
2
1
2
2
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
3
0.2
NNW
3
0.2
WNW
3
0.4
WNW
3
0.6
W
3
1.5
W
5
1.4
W
5
0.8
WNW
4
1
WNW
4
1.1
NW
4
0.5
NW
4
0.2
NNW
3
0.5
NW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.6
SW
4
0.9
SW
5
1.1
SW
6
1.1
SW
6
1.7
SSW
6
3.5
SSW
9
Energy kJ
2
1
1
3
8
120
97
22
37
40
7
1
4
3
4
12
38
80
82
176
2259
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
1
4
Distance (km)
254
162
131
424
447
850
284
749
1015
173
131
279
173
112
112
173
225
89
114
333
43
Best forecast wave conditions in South Devon
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
4
2
2
4
1
1
1
2
3
2
2
2
4
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
9
9
5
6
8
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
7
4
5
7
4
4
8
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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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