Shanklin (Hope Beach) surf break

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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Wednesday 07 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
8.3° C
(Which is 1.5°C colder than average for this time of year)
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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 Wednesday (Jan 07) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period. 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 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 09) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jan 09) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Wed 7th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf 9PM (Wed 7th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Most Powerful 3AM (Fri 9th Jan)15ft (4.5m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu afternoon, min 4°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Thu morning, severe gales from the WNW by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon morning, min 1°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sat night, near gales from the SSE by Sun night).

Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
2
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
W
0.1
W
0.9
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.2
SW
2.3
SW
3
W
1
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
WSW
1
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.4
WSW
2.1
S
1.8
SW
2.1
SW
2
SW
1.1
SW
3
SW
2
SW
1.1
SW
Period(s) (?)713677106121212121110697111281212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2774481211561026610268522508285146383124753859013558621131309
Wind
(km/h)
35
WNW
35
WNW
10
S
20
W
25
S
70
WNW
55
WNW
50
WNW
45
NW
35
NW
25
NW
20
NNE
15
ESE
30
SE
55
SSE
20
SSW
20
S
30
SSE
20
SSW
25
SSW
30
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offcrossoffcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:01PM
3.83
2:31AM
3.83
2:42PM
3.60
3:12AM
3.60
3:24PM
3.33
3:53AM
3.35
4:06PM
3.05
4:37AM
3.11
4:55PM
2.82
5:29AM
2.91
5:59PM
2.64
6:41AM
2.78
7:37PM
2.61
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:34PM
0.27
8:00AM
0.71
8:20PM
0.50
8:50AM
0.90
9:10PM
0.76
9:47AM
1.08
10:06PM
1.00
10:52AM
1.22
11:11PM
1.19
11:59AM
1.28
12:18AM
1.29
1:01PM
1.26
1:19AM
1.28
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Sunrise8:03--8:03--8:03--8:03--8:02--8:02--8:00--
Sunset-4:15--4:17--4:19--4:20--4:22--4:22--4:24-
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clear
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Rain (mm)
--11136--------91-51-2
Temp. °C6686108665564569101010101010
Feels °C (?)-3-3210-4-6-6-6-30-1-1-23664655
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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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