Shanklin (Hope Beach) surf break

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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 31 Mar 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
9.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Tuesday (Mar 31) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s is also forecast. 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 2.3m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (Apr 03) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Tue 31st Mar)1ft (0.3m) 13s
Best Surf10AM (Tue 7th Apr)7.5ft (2.3m) 19s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 7th Apr)7.5ft (2.3m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sat night, light winds from the WSW by Sun night).

Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
4
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SW
0.3
SW
0.2
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.1
W
0.2
WSW
1.5
WSW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
2.5
SW
2.3
WSW
2
WSW
1.1
SW
0.7
WSW
1.6
SE
0.2
WSW
Period(s) (?)1513135121212611161561313710121110620
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5427181515151412115211708487677108410662738614840
Wind
(km/h)
15
WNW
10
WNW
15
NW
10
NNW
20
W
10
WNW
25
N
10
W
10
W
30
SW
40
SW
25
SW
30
SSW
30
SSW
40
WSW
35
W
25
WSW
10
SSE
35
SE
30
ESE
10
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crossoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
on
cross-
on
oncross
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:25AM
3.68
11:49PM
3.87
12:04PM
3.84
12:24AM
3.98
12:39PM
3.92
12:58AM
4.00
1:13PM
3.92
1:29AM
3.95
1:45PM
3.84
2:00AM
3.82
2:16PM
3.71
2:30AM
3.64
2:47PM
3.52
3:00AM
3.43
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:51PM
0.40
5:12AM
0.47
5:27PM
0.27
5:47AM
0.33
6:01PM
0.20
6:20AM
0.25
6:34PM
0.21
6:52AM
0.26
7:07PM
0.30
7:24AM
0.34
7:39PM
0.45
7:57AM
0.49
8:12PM
0.65
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Sunrise6:43--6:41--6:39--6:37--6:35--6:33--6:31--
Sunset-7:34--7:36--7:37--7:38--7:40--7:42--7:44-
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
Rain (mm)
---------2----------6
Temp. °C111514111111810991010111413910991313
Feels °C (?)813118784763245841461810
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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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