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Lat Long: 50.24° N 3.86° W

Hope Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 16 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hope Cove sea temperature is
16.8°C
2.4° 

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 16 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 19 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, SW swell with 3,294 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 19 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period with SW swell.

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 (Oct 19) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hope Cove in the next 16 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Mon 19th Oct)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Best Surf 1PM (Mon 19th Oct)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 23rd Oct)13ft (4.0m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Tue morning, near gales from the WNW by Wed afternoon).

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Swell
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Wave
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WSW
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WSW
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12
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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47
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166
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581
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2091
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
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High Tide
10:12PM3.20m
10:28AM3.23m
10:55PM2.94m
11:19AM2.99m
11:57PM2.71m
12:29PM2.82m
1:18AM2.59m
1:52PM2.78m
2:47AM2.66m
3:12PM2.92m
4:02AM2.90m
4:18PM3.17m
Low Tide
3:56AM0.90m
4:20PM1.01m
4:31AM1.19m
5:03PM1.31m
5:18AM1.48m
6:12PM1.56m
6:44AM1.70m
8:34PM1.57m
9:04AM1.61m
9:52PM1.28m
10:08AM1.30m
10:36PM0.92m
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Temp °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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