Copacabana surf break

Copacabana surfForecast / Cantabria / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 09 May 2026 CEST
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Copacabana surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Copacabana sea temperature is
15.6° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Copacabana this week:

The surf forecast for Copacabana over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Copacabana in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sat 9th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf11AM (Mon 11th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 15th May)10ft (3.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Copacabana over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the WNW by Thu morning).

Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
0
0
1
2
0
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NNW
12
0.7
NNW
11
0.5
NNW
10
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
11
0.8
NNW
10
1.1
NNW
10
0.9
NNW
10
1.3
NNW
9
1.3
NNW
8
1.3
NNW
8
1.3
NNW
7
0.8
NNW
6
0.7
NNW
6
0.9
NNW
6
1.7
NNW
7
2.4
NNW
13
3
NNW
12
2.5
NNW
10
2.5
NNW
9
1.9
NNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
174
105
56
22
31
116
214
132
276
226
204
157
41
31
49
259
1968
2108
1440
1048
669
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
10
ESE
15
SSE
5
NNE
15
NNW
10
S
5
W
10
NW
5
S
10
N
15
NE
5
WNW
10
WNW
15
WNW
25
WNW
35
WNW
35
WNW
35
NNW
20
NNW
20
N
10
NNW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:27AM2.55m
10:56PM2.75m
11:44AM2.55m
00:08AM2.80m
12:55PM2.68m
1:13AM2.95m
1:54PM2.90m
2:09AM3.18m
2:44PM3.17m
2:59AM3.42m
3:29PM3.44m
3:47AM3.64m
4:13PM3.67m
4:34AM3.80m
Low Tide
4:33PM1.30m
5:28AM1.20m
5:47PM1.28m
6:37AM1.07m
6:56PM1.15m
7:36AM0.86m
7:54PM0.93m
8:26AM0.61m
8:45PM0.67m
9:12AM0.37m
9:32PM0.40m
9:57AM0.18m
10:18PM0.16m
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:58
6:56
6:56
6:54
6:54
6:52
6:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:25
9:27
9:28
9:29
9:30
9:30
9:31
1
2
5
6
8
6
7
3
Temp °C
18
21
19
17
18
16
16
16
16
14
15
15
14
14
14
13
13
13
12
13
14
15
19
16
16
16
15
14
13
15
13
13
15
12
11
11
5
5
5
7
7
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NNW
12
0.7
NNW
11
0.5
NNW
10
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
11
0.8
NNW
10
1.1
NNW
10
0.9
NNW
10
1.3
NNW
9
1.3
NNW
8
1.3
NNW
8
1.3
NNW
7
0.8
NNW
6
0.7
NNW
6
0.9
NNW
6
0.7
NNW
14
1.4
NNW
13
3
NNW
12
2.5
NNW
10
2.5
NNW
9
1.9
NNW
10
Energy kJ
174
105
56
22
31
116
214
132
276
226
204
157
41
31
49
178
653
2108
1440
1048
669
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
7
0.4
NW
12
0.4
ENE
4
0.4
NW
4
0.4
NW
5
0.2
WNW
4
0.1
W
10
0.6
NW
7
0.1
NW
11
0.4
NE
5
0.4
NNW
9
0.1
NW
11
1.6
N
9
1.3
NNW
10
Energy kJ
13
37
5
4
5
1
2
42
5
7
31
5
407
296
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
13
0.3
NNW
7
0.4
NW
12
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
NNW
9
0.4
NW
10
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
15
Energy kJ
42
10
34
11
11
8
23
5
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNW
6
1.7
NNW
7
2.4
NNW
13
2.3
NNW
12
2
NNW
7
Energy kJ
20
259
1968
1460
340
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
3
3
Distance (km)
0
0
0
1
8
0
0
138
0
1
8
0
1
8
175
375
974
469
489
168
8
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain - Cantabria
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe)
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
5
6
5
4
9
9
9
9
9
8
9
5
6
6
5
5
6
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Information about the Copacabana Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Copacabana provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Copacabana can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Copacabana 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 (Copacabana) 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 Copacabana 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.

Copacabana is 8 km (5 miles) from Camargo. If you plan a holiday in Spain - Cantabria, look for hotels and other accommodation in Camargo. Camargo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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