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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
15.0° C
(Which is 2.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Shanklin (Hope Beach) surf forecast from 29 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 7s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, WSW swell with 722 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 (Jun 05) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 31st May) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Thu 4th Jun) | 8ft (2.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 4th Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shanklin (Hope Beach) over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon night, strong winds from the WSW by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 10 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 13 | |
7 | 14 | 29 | 37 | 27 | 93 | 330 | 84 | 107 | 78 | 53 | 88 | 305 | 353 | 152 | 284 | 545 | 722 | 682 | 311 | 118 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 11:30PM3.49m | 11:53AM3.45m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:28PM0.73m | 4:51AM0.57m | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | |
— | 9:04 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:09 | 9:10 | |
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Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 12 | — | WSW 5 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | — | — | SW 14 | WSW 14 | — | WSW 16 | — | SW 14 | WSW 6 |
7 | 14 | 29 | 37 | 15 | 93 | — | 39 | 107 | 78 | 27 | 19 | — | — | 8 | 18 | — | 85 | — | 162 | 96 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | WSW 5 | W 6 | — | SW 13 | WSW 7 | — | WSW 11 | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 13 |
7 | 2 | 2 | — | 27 | 5 | — | 84 | — | — | 53 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 118 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | — | — | — | W 3 | W 4 | WSW 12 | — | — | SW 4 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | SSE 4 |
3 | — | — | — | 5 | 9 | 330 | — | — | 27 | 105 | 88 | 305 | 353 | 152 | 284 | 545 | 722 | 682 | 311 | 43 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 120 | 120 | 172 | 234 | 39 | 0 | 108 | 0 | 106 | 111 | 271 | 279 | 279 | 55 | 556 | 786 | 157 | 106 | 106 | 128 | 306 |
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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.












