Shanklin (Hope Beach) surf break

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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 12 May 2026 BST
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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
13.3° C
(Which is 2.4°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Shanklin (Hope Beach) in the next 16 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Thu 14th May)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 1PM (Thu 14th May)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 13th May)6ft (1.9m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shanklin (Hope Beach) over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the WNW by Wed morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
5
0.1
W
8
0.1
SW
8
1.6
W
6
1.8
WSW
7
1.6
W
7
1.1
W
6
0.8
W
6
0.5
W
6
0.2
WSW
7
0.4
WSW
3
0.5
WSW
4
0.4
WSW
5
0.3
WSW
5
0.1
W
15
0.1
SW
14
0.3
WSW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.3
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3
1
2
0
290
220
85
39
20
5
0
11
8
4
4
8
38
44
28
42
11
Wind (km/h)
10
W
25
W
25
W
40
W
40
WNW
30
NW
20
NNW
10
NW
20
NNE
20
N
15
NW
5
NNE
10
ESE
15
SW
10
W
15
WSW
25
SSW
20
W
20
SW
30
SW
25
SSW
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
7:55AM2.85m
8:43PM3.14m
9:08AM3.06m
9:43PM3.41m
10:07AM3.35m
10:34PM3.67m
10:58AM3.64m
11:21PM3.90m
11:47AM3.89m
00:07AM4.06m
12:33PM4.06m
00:53AM4.13m
1:20PM4.13m
1:39AM4.10m
Low Tide
2:10PM0.95m
2:44AM0.98m
2:58PM0.71m
3:28AM0.68m
3:43PM0.46m
4:10AM0.38m
4:27PM0.25m
4:52AM0.14m
5:10PM0.11m
5:35AM-0.03m
5:54PM0.06m
6:18AM-0.09m
6:39PM0.12m
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5:20
5:20
5:18
5:16
5:15
5:13
5:13
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8:40
8:42
8:44
8:45
8:46
8:47
8:50
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2
1
1
1
1
4
Temp °C
12
13
11
11
12
10
12
11
10
11
12
10
10
11
11
12
12
12
13
13
13
7
7
6
2
3
2
8
7
6
6
7
6
7
7
7
7
7
6
6
7
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
5
0.1
SW
8
1.1
W
6
0.8
W
6
0.5
W
6
0.4
NE
3
0.5
WSW
4
0.4
WSW
5
0.4
E
4
0.1
SW
14
0.3
WSW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.3
WSW
12
0.2
WSW
12
0.2
WSW
11
Energy kJ
2
2
85
39
20
3
11
8
5
8
38
44
28
13
11
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
8
0.1
N
6
0.3
W
9
0.2
WSW
7
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
9
0.3
WSW
5
0.4
WSW
11
Energy kJ
1
1
13
5
1
2
4
42
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
8
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
15
0.2
SSE
3
Energy kJ
3
2
4
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WSW
4
0.8
WNW
4
1.6
W
6
1.8
WSW
7
1.6
W
7
1.2
W
6
0.5
NNE
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.7
W
5
0.4
ENE
3
0.7
WSW
4
1
WSW
5
1.2
WSW
5
0.9
WSW
5
0.6
SW
4
0.9
SW
5
0.9
SW
6
Energy kJ
15
22
166
290
220
89
6
3
21
4
16
49
69
44
14
40
52
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
3
1
2
Distance (km)
201
303
303
791
361
191
4
120
205
307
108
22
270
279
106
195
108
226
279
111
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Best forecast wave conditions in Isle of Wight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
4
4
4
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
1
2
3
4
3
1
3
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
9
4
8
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
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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 16 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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