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Hope Cove surfForecast / Devon (South) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 14 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
12.4° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. 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 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 21st May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 21st May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 18th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hope Cove over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 16 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 5 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 10 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | |
43 | 26 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 18 | 81 | 151 | 131 | 81 | 309 | 72 | 146 | 279 | 337 | 365 | 867 | 444 | 247 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 5:17PM3.61m | 5:33AM3.76m | 6:06PM3.87m | 6:25AM3.94m | 6:52PM4.06m | 7:15AM4.06m | 7:38PM4.18m | 8:04AM4.07m | 8:24PM4.19m | 8:53AM3.98m | 9:12PM4.12m | 9:44AM3.80m | 10:02PM3.96m | 10:37AM3.57m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:12PM0.48m | 11:35AM0.15m | 11:57PM0.15m | 12:18PM-0.06m | 00:41AM-0.09m | 1:01PM-0.17m | 1:25AM-0.22m | 1:44PM-0.15m | 2:10AM-0.21m | 2:28PM-0.02m | 2:56AM-0.07m | 3:13PM0.20m | 3:44AM0.18m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:20 |
 | 8:52 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:59 | — | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | 9:02 |
— | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 12 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 |
4 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 5 | W 9 | WSW 13 | WSW 6 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | — | WSW 11 | — | S 18 | WSW 13 | SW 10 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 |
 kJ | 43 | 26 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 22 | 151 | 131 | 81 | — | 22 | — | 6 | 17 | 365 | 867 | 444 | 247 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 9 | S 13 | W 7 | WSW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | S 18 | W 15 | SW 18 | SW 14 | — | S 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 81 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 4 | 12 | 301 | — | 5 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 14 | SW 13 | — | SW 13 | W 16 | W 8 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | W 15 | S 18 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 8 | 7 | — | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | NW 3 | — | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | — | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | SW 12 | SSW 5 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 8 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 17 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 2 | — | 6 | 11 | — | 11 | 61 | 57 | 309 | 72 | 146 | 279 | 337 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 284 | 131 | 112 | 228 | 173 | 112 | 173 | 219 | 7 | 173 | 173 | 43 | 78 | 489 | 559 | 173 | 225 | 114 | 43 | 6 | 0 |
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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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