Shanklin (Hope Beach) surf break

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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Saturday 30 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
15.2° C
(Which is 2.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Shanklin (Hope Beach) surf forecast from 30 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 3 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, SW swell with 666 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period with WSW swell.

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 Sunday (May 31) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Shanklin (Hope Beach) in the next 16 days are 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 31st May)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 31st May)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 3rd Jun)8ft (2.5m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sun night, fresh winds from the WSW by Tue morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds.

Sat
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
10
0.3
SW
13
0.6
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
12
0.6
WSW
11
0.8
WSW
11
0.6
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
10
1.3
WSW
6
1.8
WSW
6
1.6
WSW
7
1.3
WSW
9
1.9
SW
6
2.1
WSW
8
1.6
WSW
9
1.7
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
11
1
WSW
11
0.7
SW
12
0.8
WSW
6
0.7
WSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
37
27
93
385
85
154
78
42
136
0
263
267
266
491
386
567
154
239
140
59
121
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
20
WNW
20
W
25
WSW
10
WNW
20
SW
20
SW
25
S
25
WSW
35
WSW
25
W
30
SW
40
SSW
40
WSW
35
WSW
35
WSW
20
S
45
SSE
50
W
35
W
20
WSW
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross
cross
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
00:06AM3.53m
12:29PM3.51m
00:40AM3.55m
1:04PM3.54m
1:14AM3.54m
1:38PM3.52m
1:49AM3.50m
2:14PM3.47m
2:24AM3.43m
2:50PM3.39m
3:00AM3.33m
3:28PM3.30m
3:38AM3.22m
Low Tide
5:05PM0.67m
5:26AM0.50m
5:42PM0.64m
6:02AM0.47m
6:18PM0.65m
6:37AM0.48m
6:53PM0.71m
7:13AM0.54m
7:29PM0.80m
7:49AM0.63m
8:06PM0.92m
8:26AM0.74m
8:45PM1.05m
9:07AM0.85m
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light rain
rain showers
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thunderstorm
clear
light rain
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mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:58
4:58
4:56
4:56
4:54
4:54
4:54
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9:05
9:06
9:07
9:07
9:08
9:09
9:10
9:12
2
9
1
2
3
6
3
1
Temp °C
21
18
16
17
16
15
15
14
15
17
15
14
15
15
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
17
14
11
13
14
11
11
11
11
13
11
9
8
9
7
6
10
6
5
7
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
9
0.6
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
6
0.8
WSW
11
0.6
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
10
0.1
SW
15
0.7
WSW
9
0.8
WSW
11
1
WSW
11
0.7
SW
12
0.8
WSW
6
0.7
WSW
12
Energy kJ
37
15
93
217
47
154
78
42
33
9
90
154
239
140
41
121
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
13
0.2
WSW
7
0.6
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
14
0.4
WSW
12
Energy kJ
27
5
85
20
59
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
4
0.6
WSW
5
1.2
WSW
12
0.3
SW
2
0.6
SW
4
0.8
SW
5
1.3
WSW
6
1.8
WSW
6
1.6
WSW
7
1.3
WSW
9
1.9
SW
6
2.1
WSW
8
1.6
WSW
9
1.7
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
6
0.4
NW
3
0.8
WSW
4
0.9
WSW
6
Energy kJ
7
17
385
1
12
31
136
218
263
267
266
491
386
567
67
2
25
59
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
3
1
1
1
1
4
3
3
1
3
2
1
Distance (km)
234
39
0
55
0
106
106
271
7
279
0
621
621
543
279
106
162
601
279
106
113
Best forecast wave conditions in Isle of Wight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
3
3
3
3
2
1
4
2
2
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
6
5
5
4
5
5
6
4
4
5
5
5
4
5
8
5
5
7
9
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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).

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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