Hope Cove Surf Break

Hope Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 50.24° N 3.86° W

Issued: 6 pm 28 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Hope Cove sea temperature is
17.3° C

2.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 29 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 1 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, W swell with 745 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 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 1st Jul)6ft (1.9m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed night, calm by Fri morning).

Sun
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
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
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
7
1
WSW
12
1
WSW
12
1
WSW
12
0.8
WSW
11
0.7
SW
10
1
SW
5
1.8
W
10
1.3
WSW
11
1
WSW
10
1.3
W
10
0.9
WSW
4
0.8
WSW
5
0.6
WSW
9
0.5
WSW
11
0.5
WSW
11
0.6
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
139
297
283
265
151
106
45
669
359
236
314
34
35
65
64
64
88
35
33
31
18
Wind (km/h)
35
WSW
20
WNW
10
WNW
20
SW
15
W
25
SW
30
SW
20
WNW
20
WNW
25
W
20
W
30
W
25
NW
15
NNW
5
WSW
20
WSW
15
NW
20
W
20
W
10
N
5
SSE
Wind State
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
6:29PM3.33m
6:53AM3.22m
7:11PM3.48m
7:34AM3.34m
7:50PM3.61m
8:12AM3.42m
8:26PM3.71m
8:48AM3.47m
9:02PM3.77m
9:24AM3.48m
9:36PM3.78m
9:59AM3.46m
10:09PM3.75m
10:35AM3.43m
Low Tide
00:17AM0.79m
12:30PM0.74m
00:55AM0.65m
1:06PM0.63m
1:31AM0.54m
1:41PM0.54m
2:06AM0.47m
2:14PM0.49m
2:40AM0.42m
2:48PM0.48m
3:15AM0.40m
3:23PM0.50m
3:51AM0.41m
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:29
9:29
9:29
9:29
9:28
9:28
9:28
9:27
 mm
Temp °C
17
15
16
16
16
17
18
17
20
20
16
19
21
16
18
18
17
20
22
19
21
Feels °C
11
11
13
13
14
13
14
15
17
16
12
15
17
13
16
15
14
18
20
17
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
14
1
WSW
12
1
WSW
12
1
WSW
12
0.8
WSW
11
0.1
SW
13
0.4
WSW
10
1.2
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
11
0.8
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
9
0.6
WSW
9
0.5
WSW
11
0.5
WSW
11
0.6
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
10
Energy kJ
8
297
283
265
151
6
33
328
359
128
16
65
64
64
88
35
33
31
18
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
12
0.9
SW
7
0.5
SW
6
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
W
14
0.2
WSW
12
Energy kJ
6
75
19
7
7
6
4
14
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
15
Energy kJ
8
7
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
7
0.4
SW
6
0.7
SW
10
1
SW
5
1.8
W
10
1
WSW
10
1.3
W
10
0.9
WSW
4
0.8
WSW
5
0.2
NNW
3
0.4
SW
2
0.4
WNW
3
0.3
W
3
0.4
W
3
0.2
NNW
2
Energy kJ
139
9
106
45
669
236
314
34
35
1
2
4
1
3
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
161
43
6
78
6
225
161
75
6
173
43
150
147
4
4
89
2
147
158
78
78
Best forecast wave conditions in South Devon
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
3
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
4
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
8
6
5
5
6
7
5
5
9
9
9
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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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