Copacabana surf break

Copacabana surfForecast / Cantabria / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 29 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
18.0° C
(Which is 1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Copacabana surf forecast from 29 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, NW swell with 3,661 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s period with WNW 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 Sunday (May 31) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Copacabana in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 31st May)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf 2PM (Thu 4th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 4th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
4
!
1
4
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
8
0.5
NW
8
0.7
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
10
0.9
NW
5
1.1
NW
6
1.2
NW
10
1.2
NW
9
1.1
NW
9
1.6
NW
8
2.3
NW
16
3
NW
14
2.5
NW
13
2.5
NW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
29
20
24
33
133
105
125
127
109
105
72
47
100
262
235
176
338
2702
3544
2399
2013
Wind (km/h)
15
W
15
WSW
20
W
20
W
20
W
10
W
10
N
5
SSE
10
NE
10
NNE
15
SW
15
W
15
WNW
10
WSW
10
E
15
WNW
15
W
5
WNW
5
NNE
15
N
10
SE
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
off
High Tide
4:23PM3.32m
4:42AM3.26m
4:57PM3.39m
5:17AM3.28m
5:31PM3.42m
5:52AM3.26m
6:06PM3.42m
6:28AM3.22m
6:42PM3.39m
7:04AM3.14m
7:19PM3.32m
7:41AM3.04m
7:57PM3.23m
8:21AM2.93m
Low Tide
10:25PM0.59m
10:39AM0.59m
11:02PM0.53m
11:15AM0.58m
11:39PM0.51m
11:51AM0.60m
00:16AM0.53m
12:27PM0.64m
00:54AM0.59m
1:04PM0.71m
1:33AM0.68m
1:42PM0.79m
2:14AM0.78m
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part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:39
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:35
6:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:45
9:46
9:47
9:49
9:50
9:50
9:51
9:52
1
1
1
4
1
Temp °C
18
16
15
17
16
16
17
17
17
17
17
16
16
16
19
21
17
15
16
16
14
17
15
13
15
14
15
16
17
15
15
17
13
14
15
17
18
15
14
16
16
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
9
0.5
NW
5
0.4
NW
8
0.5
NW
8
0.6
NW
5
0.7
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
1.2
NW
10
1.2
NW
9
1.1
NW
9
1.6
NW
8
2.3
NW
16
3
NW
14
2.5
NW
13
2.5
NW
13
Energy kJ
29
13
24
33
22
105
125
127
109
105
72
38
37
262
235
176
338
2702
3544
2399
2013
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
12
0.4
NW
9
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
12
0.6
NNW
5
0.5
N
5
0.4
N
5
0.2
N
4
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
10
0.1
NW
9
0.4
WNW
10
0.1
W
16
0.3
NW
14
0.4
WNW
13
0.6
WNW
12
0.8
NNW
17
0.3
N
8
0.6
N
7
Energy kJ
6
20
11
10
133
18
15
8
2
1
2
3
37
5
33
66
94
351
10
34
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
4
0.2
WNW
11
0.1
N
8
0.1
NW
15
0.4
NW
9
0.1
N
9
0.1
NW
8
0.1
N
7
0.3
N
7
0.3
N
7
0.2
WNW
15
0.5
NW
13
0.3
N
7
0.4
N
8
Energy kJ
1
12
1
9
20
1
3
1
8
9
21
84
10
18
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
4
0.6
NNW
5
0.6
NW
5
0.2
NNE
4
0.9
NW
5
1.1
NW
6
Energy kJ
8
17
19
2
47
100
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
277
27
115
115
14
8
8
0
1
8
1
216
8
8
0
102
8
8
8
8
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain - Cantabria
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
4
5
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe)
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
3
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
4
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
8
4
6
5
5
5
5
5
7
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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