Shanklin (Hope Beach) surf break

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

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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
19.2° C
(Which is 2.3°C warmer than normal 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 Thursday (Sep 04) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Shanklin (Hope Beach) in the next 12 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 03) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 08) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 4th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf 7PM (Mon 8th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 3rd Sep)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue night, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Wed morning, light winds from the WNW by Fri morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat night, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri night, fresh winds from the SE by Sat night).

Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tue
09
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
3
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.3
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
2.4
WSW
3
SW
2.4
SW
1
SW
1.2
WSW
1.1
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.4
SW
1.4
SE
0.8
SSE
0.2
WSW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.9
SW
1.9
SW
2.5
SW
2.2
SW
Period(s) (?)7897771110109885571010131277
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)5291915201457890354033438137473313611136102452431213961679487
Wind
(km/h)
35
SW
55
SSW
50
WSW
35
SW
45
SW
35
WSW
20
W
15
WNW
20
WSW
10
S
25
SE
30
ESE
35
SE
20
S
25
SW
15
WSW
25
SSW
20
SW
5
WSW
15
WSW
20
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
crosscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:36AM
2.57
9:11PM
2.75
9:59AM
2.85
10:13PM
3.03
10:47AM
3.20
10:58PM
3.35
11:27AM
3.55
11:37PM
3.66
12:04PM
3.87
12:16AM
3.92
12:41PM
4.11
12:54AM
4.10
1:19PM
4.25
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:10AM
1.38
2:35PM
1.40
3:08AM
1.15
3:28PM
1.18
3:53AM
0.86
4:12PM
0.91
4:32AM
0.54
4:51PM
0.64
5:09AM
0.24
5:28PM
0.38
5:46AM
0.00
6:05PM
0.18
6:22AM
-0.15
6:43PM
0.06
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tue
09
Sunrise-6:20--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:26--6:28--6:28-
Sunset--7:45--7:44--7:42--7:39--7:37--7:35--7:32
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
44124-------------5--
Temp. °C201918171719171717181820222021181817171717
Feels °C (?)1210109814131414151415161718151413161413
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  1. weather stationWind Update Cross-off wind 30 km from Shanklin (Hope Beach) has become light (light winds from the SW at Chichester). Waves should be turning clean at Shanklin (Hope Beach). A 2.0m swell from the SW

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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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Shanklin (Hope Beach) 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 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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