Hope Cove surfForecast / Devon (South) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Thursday 18 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
12.2° 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 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 3.5m and 19s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hope Cove in the next 12 days are 4.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 18) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Dec 21) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Thu 18th Dec)13ft (4.0m) 19s
Best Surf 3PM (Thu 18th Dec)13ft (4.0m) 19s
Most Powerful 3PM (Thu 18th Dec)13ft (4.0m) 19s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun morning, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Mon night).

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
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Rating
(10 max)
5
!
0
0
0
2
1
1
4
3
2
0
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
SW
4
WSW
2.5
SW
2.4
WSW
2.4
WSW
3
WSW
2.5
SSW
3
SW
2.1
SW
2.5
SW
1.9
SW
1.4
SW
1.8
SW
1.3
WSW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.4
SW
0.9
SSW
0.7
SW
Period(s) (?)2019181716158913161616151312111097109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)8120120354138322430374151832167214913612196410311413634361258168561917883
Wind
(km/h)
25
S
35
SW
30
W
30
W
25
WSW
25
SSW
40
S
45
SSE
10
E
20
SE
40
ESE
30
WSW
15
SSW
10
S
15
SSE
25
ESE
35
E
30
NE
35
NE
45
NE
50
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offcross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
8:09AM
3.79
8:32PM
3.48
8:44AM
3.77
9:09PM
3.43
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
1:50PM
0.36
1:59AM
0.44
2:26PM
0.38
2:36AM
0.50
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Sunrise8:10--8:10--8:11--8:11--8:11--8:12--8:12--
Sunset-4:13--4:13--4:13--4:14--4:14--4:15--4:15-
heavy rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
cloud
mod rain
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
1431----68421-11------
Temp. °C12121011111110101010101010109998775
Feels °C (?)843456116314566210-2-3-6
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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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