Shanklin (Hope Beach) surf break

Shanklin (Hope Beach) surfForecast / Isle of Wight / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 16 Jan 2026 GMT
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Shanklin (Hope Beach) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Shanklin (Hope Beach) sea temperature is
7.8° C
(Which is 1.5°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Shanklin (Hope Beach) this week:

The surf forecast for Shanklin (Hope Beach) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Shanklin (Hope Beach) in the next 12 days are 1.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jan 16) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sat 17th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Best Surf 9AM (Sat 17th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sat 17th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shanklin (Hope Beach) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun night, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
3
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SW
0.6
SW
0.9
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
0.4
WSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
1.1
SE
0.4
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
WSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.3
SW
Period(s) (?)1616161514131211774171616171514139817
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)314203411704463245553014164310225515518117112144211846
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSW
25
SSE
20
SSE
15
S
10
SE
20
ENE
20
E
20
ESE
15
SSE
15
SE
25
SE
15
SW
15
SE
20
ESE
20
E
15
ENE
15
E
20
ESE
25
E
25
E
15
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononononononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:02AM
3.14
10:31PM
3.17
10:41AM
3.33
11:08PM
3.38
11:17AM
3.51
11:43PM
3.56
11:51AM
3.66
12:17AM
3.70
12:25PM
3.75
12:51AM
3.80
1:00PM
3.78
1:26AM
3.84
1:35PM
3.76
2:02AM
3.83
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:29PM
0.85
3:44AM
0.94
4:09PM
0.68
4:23AM
0.81
4:46PM
0.51
5:00AM
0.69
5:20PM
0.37
5:35AM
0.61
5:54PM
0.27
6:09AM
0.56
6:27PM
0.22
6:45AM
0.54
7:02PM
0.22
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Sunrise7:58--7:58--7:56--7:56--7:54--7:54--7:52--
Sunset-4:29--4:30--4:31--4:34--4:35--4:37--4:38-
rain showers
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
114---1--1-----------
Temp. °C91010999991191099109667776
Feels °C (?)444575448553564222110
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Information about the Shanklin (Hope Beach) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Shanklin (Hope Beach) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Shanklin (Hope Beach) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Shanklin (Hope Beach) 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 (Shanklin (Hope Beach)) 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).

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Are you planning a holiday in Isle of Wight? If you are looking for accommodation near Shanklin (Hope Beach), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Isle of Wight, consider staying in Sandown which is 3 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around Isle of Wight where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include The Isle of Wight which is 10 km (6 miles) away, Ryde, Newport and Cowes.

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