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Lat Long: 50.24° N 3.86° W

Hope Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 25 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hope Cove sea temperature is
17.4°C
1.8° 

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 25 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 1 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 1 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 5,225 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 26 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s 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 Saturday (Sep 26) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 01) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sat 26th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 1st Oct)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 1st Oct)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the S by Tue night).

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
6:34PM3.83m
6:57AM3.80m
7:07PM4.06m
7:29AM4.01m
7:41PM4.20m
8:01AM4.13m
8:14PM4.24m
8:34AM4.15m
8:48PM4.17m
9:07AM4.08m
9:25PM3.99m
9:43AM3.90m
10:05PM3.72m
Low Tide
00:23AM0.22m
12:35PM0.22m
00:55AM-0.05m
1:08PM-0.02m
1:28AM-0.23m
1:42PM-0.18m
2:02AM-0.29m
2:18PM-0.22m
2:37AM-0.22m
2:56PM-0.13m
3:15AM-0.01m
3:36PM0.09m
3:55AM0.30m
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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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