Copacabana Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.46° N 3.95° W

Copacabana Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 25 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Copacabana sea temperature is
22.2° C
1.7° 

Copacabana surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Copacabana surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, NNW swell with 500 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period with NW swell.

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 Monday (Jul 27) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Copacabana in the next 16 days are 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 27th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 27th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 27th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking.

Well, I gotta be straight with you – this stretch coming up is a tough one for us at Copacabana. Looking at the whole 16-day window, there’s a real long dry spell to start. We don’t see any decent surf until Monday the 27th of July, and even then it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The water temp is sitting at 72°, a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, which feels nice but doesn’t do much for the waves.

The week kicks off with a risk of thunderstorms on Saturday the 25th, and the wind is a messy cross-on from the WNW at 19 mph, pushing around a weak 4 ft NW swell. The energy is flat – just 71 – so it’s lumpy and poor. That pattern of rough, choppy conditions drags through Sunday too. The afternoon on Sunday the 26th actually sees a little glassy spell, but the swell is tiny (3 ft) and the period is short, so it’s not really offering anything.

Now, Monday the 27th of July is the first notch up. The swell bumps to 5 ft from the NW with a nice long period of 10 seconds. The energy climbs to 522 (moderate wave energy), and the wind is light out of the north at 3 mph. It’s a cross-on, but it’s light. The problem is it’s still described as marginal, with questionable tides. Tuesday the 28th morning looks a bit cleaner with the wind going cross-off from the ENE, and the swell hangs around 4 ft NW. The energy is 309, and it's described as “clean.” But it’s not a standout.

The real gem is the morning of Monday the 27th. For a brief window, that 5 ft NW swell with a 10-second period and calm-ish wind gives the best shape we’ll see. The swell direction (NW) matches the optimum direction for Copacabana, so it’s hitting the break right. Crowds are listed as “sometimes” here, so you might get a few others out, but it’s not a zoo. It’s still only a two out of ten on the score, but compared to the rest, it’s the best on offer.

After that, things drop off fast. The rest of the week is a grind of weak, short-period swells and messy winds. By Thursday the 30th, we’re down to 2 ft and energy of 58. Friday the 31st and Saturday the 1st of August have glassy mornings, but the swell is barely 2 ft. It’s not worth the walk.

The second week rolls in with the same story. We get a little bump on Sunday the 2nd of August with 4 ft from the NNW, but the wind is straight onshore and the period is only 7 seconds. It’s poor. The only real flash of hope is Thursday the 6th of August afternoon, where a 4 ft NW swell with an 11-second period and 353 energy pops up, but the wind is light cross-on, making it only marginal. Sunday the 9th of August brings a 5 ft NW swell in the morning, but the afternoon sees a bigger 8 ft NW swell with 711 energy, which is too big for beginners and the wind is onshore and strong. Not a good combination.

Overall, this is a lean period. The best day to paddle out is Monday the 27th of July morning. It’s not epic, but it’s the cleanest and most lined-up we’ll get. The rest is mostly for the hardcore or the kite surfers.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sat morning, calm by Mon morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
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1
1
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
5
1.3
NNW
6
1.4
NNW
7
1.2
NNW
6
1
NNW
6
0.7
NW
12
1.4
NW
10
1.6
NNW
10
1.5
NNW
10
1.2
NW
10
1.1
NW
10
0.9
NW
9
0.9
NW
9
0.7
NW
9
0.7
NW
9
0.6
NW
8
0.6
NW
8
0.6
NW
8
0.5
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.6
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
66
120
171
107
78
142
450
500
436
292
217
144
138
78
74
58
43
42
31
20
55
Wind (km/h)
30
WNW
25
WNW
25
WNW
20
W
15
WNW
15
SW
5
N
25
ENE
15
E
10
ENE
10
N
15
WSW
10
W
15
NW
5
S
10
ENE
15
NNE
5
ESE
5
SE
10
NW
5
SW
Wind State
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-off
cross
glassy
glassy
on
cross
High Tide
2:52PM2.82m
3:24AM2.77m
3:44PM2.98m
4:10AM2.92m
4:26PM3.17m
4:49AM3.07m
5:03PM3.35m
5:24AM3.21m
5:37PM3.50m
5:57AM3.31m
6:10PM3.61m
6:29AM3.37m
6:42PM3.66m
Low Tide
8:22AM1.21m
9:00PM1.10m
9:17AM1.08m
9:50PM0.93m
10:03AM0.91m
10:33PM0.75m
10:43AM0.74m
11:11PM0.59m
11:20AM0.58m
11:46PM0.45m
11:54AM0.46m
00:20AM0.35m
12:27PM0.39m
00:53AM0.31m
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6:56
6:58
6:58
7:00
7:01
7:01
7:03
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9:45
9:45
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9:39
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Temp °C
20
21
20
20
21
20
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22
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25
28
24
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25
33
24
Feels °C
16
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19
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19
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29
24
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27
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25
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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.

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