Copacabana surf break

Copacabana surfForecast / Cantabria / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 26 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
16.9° C
(Which is 1.1°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 Tuesday (May 26) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Copacabana in the next 16 days are 1.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (May 28) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Tue 26th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Best Surf11AM (Tue 26th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Most Powerful11AM (Tue 26th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
0
2
2
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NW
13
1.1
NW
12
1.1
NW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
NW
11
0.7
NW
10
0.7
NW
11
0.6
WNW
10
0.5
NW
10
0.5
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.8
WNW
5
0.6
NW
5
0.4
NW
13
0.5
WNW
11
0.5
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
527
373
361
207
166
102
119
69
47
41
29
20
34
19
44
68
59
151
215
190
130
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
20
WSW
5
SW
10
ENE
15
ENE
10
SSW
15
ENE
25
ENE
20
WSW
10
WNW
20
W
20
WSW
15
W
15
W
10
WSW
10
WNW
10
W
5
SSE
10
NW
10
NW
15
WSW
off
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
2:20PM3.00m
2:37AM3.13m
3:06PM3.12m
3:24AM3.18m
3:47PM3.23m
4:04AM3.22m
4:23PM3.32m
4:42AM3.26m
4:57PM3.39m
5:17AM3.28m
5:31PM3.42m
5:52AM3.26m
6:06PM3.42m
Low Tide
8:14PM0.88m
8:42AM0.73m
9:03PM0.78m
9:24AM0.68m
9:45PM0.68m
10:02AM0.63m
10:25PM0.59m
10:39AM0.59m
11:02PM0.53m
11:15AM0.58m
11:39PM0.51m
11:51AM0.60m
00:16AM0.53m
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clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:41
6:41
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:37
6:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:44
9:45
9:45
9:45
9:46
9:47
9:49
4
Temp °C
29
30
19
23
27
27
28
29
29
20
18
17
16
17
16
17
18
17
18
18
18
26
27
19
22
24
26
26
25
26
19
17
16
14
16
14
16
17
17
17
17
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NW
13
1.1
NW
12
1.1
NW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
NW
11
0.7
NW
10
0.7
NW
11
0.6
WNW
10
0.5
NW
10
0.5
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.3
NW
8
0.3
NW
8
0.6
NW
6
0.5
WNW
11
0.5
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
11
Energy kJ
527
373
361
207
166
102
119
69
47
41
29
20
11
10
20
68
59
151
215
190
130
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
4
0.2
ENE
4
0.1
NW
13
0.3
NW
12
0.1
NE
8
0.4
NE
4
0.4
NE
4
0.3
NE
4
0.1
NE
4
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
10
0.4
NW
13
0.5
NW
6
0.4
NW
5
0.3
NNW
5
0.2
N
4
0.1
N
7
0.1
NW
10
Energy kJ
1
1
7
23
3
3
7
3
1
10
9
44
15
7
5
2
1
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
6
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
11
0.1
NW
11
0.2
NNW
10
0.3
NW
9
0.3
NW
9
0.2
NNW
8
0.1
NW
8
0.1
N
8
Energy kJ
2
2
1
3
2
5
10
14
12
7
3
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
3
0.4
ENE
3
0.2
WNW
3
0.3
WNW
4
0.6
WNW
4
0.8
WNW
5
0.6
NW
5
0.2
N
4
Energy kJ
2
4
1
2
13
34
19
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
0
14
0
0
8
0
0
8
27
348
181
138
181
303
8
8
8
0
1
14
8
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain - Cantabria
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe)
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
3
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
9
9
7
6
6
9
9
9
9
5
5
5
4
7
7
7
5
4
4
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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