Hope Cove Surf Break

Hope Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 50.24° N 3.86° W

Issued: 6 pm 24 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hope Cove sea temperature is
16.0° C

1.4°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 24 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 30 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with 302 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 30 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period with WSW 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 Tuesday (Jun 30) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hope Cove in the next 16 days are 1.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 30th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 30th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 29th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s

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 night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Thu morning, calm by Fri night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
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
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
8
0.1
SW
13
0.2
WSW
12
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
11
0.8
SW
6
0.6
SW
6
0.4
SW
5
0.6
SW
5
1.1
SW
8
1.3
SW
7
1.4
SW
6
0.7
WSW
13
1
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
12
0.8
WSW
11
1
WSW
5
1.1
WSW
10
1
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
13
6
7
14
24
22
38
20
10
17
157
169
139
158
283
203
135
42
265
202
111
Wind (km/h)
5
E
20
ENE
40
ENE
30
ENE
5
ENE
20
W
15
SW
5
NW
15
WSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
25
WSW
25
W
20
W
15
W
20
WSW
10
NNW
15
WSW
25
WSW
25
SW
35
WSW
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
2:55AM2.96m
3:40PM2.99m
4:02AM2.92m
4:44PM3.06m
5:10AM2.98m
5:41PM3.18m
6:07AM3.09m
6:29PM3.33m
6:53AM3.22m
7:11PM3.48m
7:34AM3.34m
7:50PM3.61m
8:12AM3.42m
Low Tide
8:58PM1.33m
9:28AM1.16m
10:01PM1.25m
10:22AM1.10m
10:52PM1.11m
11:09AM1.00m
11:37PM0.95m
11:51AM0.87m
00:17AM0.79m
12:30PM0.74m
00:55AM0.65m
1:06PM0.63m
1:31AM0.54m
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part cloud
clear
rain showers
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clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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5:05
5:05
5:05
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:29
9:30
9:30
9:29
9:29
9:29
9:29
9:29
 mm
1
Temp °C
30
28
22
25
26
19
19
20
20
20
17
17
18
15
16
17
17
16
16
16
17
Feels °C
32
30
18
22
25
18
18
20
18
18
16
13
13
11
13
14
15
14
12
14
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
8
0.1
SW
8
0.2
WSW
12
0.5
S
4
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
10
0.6
SW
6
0.4
SW
5
0.2
W
10
1.1
SW
8
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.8
SW
6
1
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
12
0.8
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
10
0.1
SW
12
1
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
10
Energy kJ
13
6
2
14
9
22
20
20
10
7
157
8
8
56
283
203
135
20
6
202
111
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
7
0.1
SW
13
0.2
W
9
0.3
WSW
11
0.1
E
6
0.1
S
16
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
W
10
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
15
0.1
W
13
0.1
SW
12
0.7
WSW
13
0.5
SW
6
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
12
Energy kJ
5
7
6
24
1
5
10
7
8
9
4
6
158
18
7
7
7
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
10
0.2
ESE
6
0.1
S
16
0.3
E
5
0.1
S
16
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
8
0.4
WSW
7
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
6
Energy kJ
2
4
5
5
5
9
3
15
7
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
4
0.7
E
3
0.6
E
3
0.5
S
4
0.6
SW
4
0.8
SW
6
0.6
SW
5
1.3
SW
7
1.4
SW
6
0.9
W
7
0.4
SW
6
1
WSW
5
1.1
WSW
10
0.5
SW
3
Energy kJ
3
10
8
9
14
38
17
169
139
82
9
42
265
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
618
474
252
87
77
77
89
79
77
153
173
89
274
161
6
6
43
2
78
114
79
Best forecast wave conditions in South Devon
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
2
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
5
5
5
5
5
7
5
6
5
9
5
5
9
6
6
7
5
6
5
5
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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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