Hope Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.24° N 3.86° W

Hope Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 06 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hope Cove sea temperature is
17.9°C
1.4° 

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 6 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, W swell with 711 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hope Cove this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Hope Cove in the next 16 days are 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 10PM. 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 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 7th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the NW by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
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(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
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0
0
0
0
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0
0
0
0
0
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
9
0.3
WSW
9
0.3
SW
17
1.1
WSW
14
1
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
12
0.7
WSW
10
1.1
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
9
1.5
W
9
0.5
WSW
8
1
W
8
0.7
WSW
7
1.2
SW
5
1.6
SW
6
1.1
SW
9
0.9
SW
8
0.7
SW
8
0.6
WSW
8
0.9
SW
4
0.9
WSW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
16
16
43
460
346
215
97
210
113
342
37
130
47
76
202
172
112
62
37
28
71
Wind (km/h)
20
SE
15
SSE
15
W
25
WNW
25
WSW
25
WSW
20
NW
30
WNW
25
NW
20
WNW
30
W
20
W
15
WSW
25
SW
30
SW
15
W
20
WSW
10
N
10
W
20
SW
25
WSW
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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on
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on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
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cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
2:07PM2.98m
3:10AM2.85m
3:58PM3.10m
4:53AM3.07m
5:20PM3.43m
5:58AM3.41m
6:15PM3.79m
6:45AM3.72m
6:58PM4.08m
7:24AM3.95m
7:36PM4.24m
7:59AM4.08m
8:10PM4.29m
Low Tide
7:21AM1.29m
8:28PM1.28m
9:12AM1.28m
10:06PM1.04m
10:31AM1.00m
11:09PM0.66m
11:26AM0.65m
11:57PM0.30m
12:11PM0.32m
00:38AM0.01m
12:51PM0.07m
1:15AM-0.16m
1:28PM-0.07m
1:50AM-0.21m
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6:35
6:37
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6:45
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7:50
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7:38
7:37
 mm
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
15
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16
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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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