Hope Cove surfForecast / Devon (South) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 26 May 2026 BST
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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
13.8° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (May 26) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hope Cove in the next 16 days are 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) 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 0.6m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 26th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 26th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 7AM (Tue 2nd Jun)6ft (1.8m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Wed morning, light winds from the NE by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
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)
0.5
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
SSW
16
0.4
SW
4
0.2
SSW
15
0.4
SW
12
0.5
WSW
11
0.7
WSW
10
0.5
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
12
1
WSW
12
1.5
WSW
12
1.5
SW
11
1.6
SW
11
1.8
SW
6
1.7
WSW
10
1.8
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
82
50
40
22
20
10
25
10
21
37
68
85
52
226
285
625
553
615
209
576
887
Wind (km/h)
15
E
15
NE
30
ENE
25
ENE
15
NE
10
SSE
15
SW
15
WNW
15
W
15
W
10
NE
5
NNE
15
WSW
15
W
20
WSW
25
SW
20
SW
25
SSW
30
SSW
20
WSW
25
W
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
on
High Tide
4:05AM3.14m
4:48PM3.18m
5:02AM3.20m
5:34PM3.32m
5:50AM3.29m
6:13PM3.45m
6:30AM3.37m
6:49PM3.55m
7:07AM3.44m
7:23PM3.62m
7:43AM3.48m
7:58PM3.66m
8:19AM3.47m
Low Tide
9:48PM1.18m
10:15AM0.91m
10:39PM1.00m
10:58AM0.78m
11:21PM0.82m
11:37AM0.67m
00:00AM0.66m
12:13PM0.58m
00:36AM0.54m
12:48PM0.52m
1:10AM0.46m
1:22PM0.49m
1:44AM0.44m
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
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5:13
5:13
5:13
5:11
5:11
5:09
5:09
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:08
9:09
9:10
9:13
9:14
9:15
9:15
9:16
2
1
1
Temp °C
26
25
19
20
18
18
18
16
18
19
17
18
18
16
16
16
15
16
15
15
15
26
24
16
16
18
17
16
15
16
16
16
17
16
13
12
11
13
13
11
12
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
9
0.4
SW
4
0.3
SW
4
0.4
SW
12
0.5
WSW
11
0.7
WSW
10
0.5
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
12
1
WSW
12
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
SW
15
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
SW
13
Energy kJ
82
50
40
22
20
9
8
4
3
37
68
85
52
226
285
21
8
20
3
7
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
18
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SE
5
0.1
SW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
15
Energy kJ
7
6
12
1
10
25
10
21
23
25
24
21
23
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
6
0.1
S
6
0.1
S
18
0.1
SE
5
0.1
S
12
0.1
W
9
0.1
SW
13
0.1
W
8
0.2
WSW
4
0.1
W
16
0.2
WSW
14
Energy kJ
7
7
1
1
6
1
3
2
7
1
2
5
20
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
E
4
0.6
E
3
0.4
E
3
0.3
WSW
4
0.3
W
2
0.4
W
4
0.9
SW
4
1.5
WSW
12
1.5
SW
11
1.6
SW
11
1.8
SW
6
1.7
WSW
10
1.8
SW
12
Energy kJ
6
7
2
4
1
4
26
625
553
615
209
576
887
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
Distance (km)
2
0
18
77
77
77
98
93
112
112
18
2
0
86
18
43
43
78
152
89
89
Best forecast wave conditions in South Devon
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
7
9
6
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
8
7
6
4
5
6
6
6
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 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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