Hope Cove surfForecast / Devon (South) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 16 Dec 2025 GMT
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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
12.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hope Cove this week:

The surf forecast for Hope Cove over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 18) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 2.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hope Cove in the next 12 days are 4.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 18) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Dec 21) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 18th Dec)10ft (3.0m) 21s
Best Surf12PM (Thu 18th Dec)15ft (4.5m) 20s
Most Powerful 3PM (Thu 18th Dec)15ft (4.5m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hope Cove over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed night, min 8°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue night, severe gales from the SSW by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sat morning, light winds from the SE by Sun morning).

Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
4
4
4
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.2
WSW
2.5
SW
4
SW
3
SW
4.5
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
WSW
2.4
WSW
1.8
WSW
2.2
SW
3
SSW
1.3
WSW
2.5
SW
2.4
SW
2.1
SW
1.4
SW
0.8
WSW
0.7
WSW
Period(s) (?)151514147102019181817157812161616141312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1028924774493658382082821532341843663322415475211067488317530152119834219127
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNW
15
NNW
5
W
35
SSW
45
SSW
45
SSW
45
S
80
SSW
35
W
30
WSW
25
WSW
30
SSW
40
S
40
SSW
15
S
10
SE
10
ESE
15
NE
10
NNW
20
W
10
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:40PM
2.99
4:16AM
3.16
4:36PM
3.11
5:02AM
3.32
5:22PM
3.25
5:42AM
3.47
6:04PM
3.37
6:21AM
3.61
6:42PM
3.45
6:58AM
3.71
7:19PM
3.50
7:34AM
3.77
7:55PM
3.51
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:32AM
1.18
9:50PM
1.00
10:16AM
1.00
10:30PM
0.86
10:55AM
0.81
11:08PM
0.72
11:31AM
0.65
11:43PM
0.60
12:06PM
0.52
12:17AM
0.51
12:41PM
0.43
12:51AM
0.44
1:15PM
0.38
1:24AM
0.42
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Sunrise8:07--8:08--8:10--8:10--8:11--8:11--8:11--
Sunset-4:12--4:12--4:13--4:13--4:13--4:14--4:14-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C10101011111212121011111111108997899
Feels °C (?)6644124-32453223552555
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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 12 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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