Surf Forecasts:
Copacabana surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NW swell with 995 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Copacabana in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Copacabana over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, let’s break down Copacabana. The swell window’s open for a proper session, but you’ll have to pick your timing because the next few days are all over the place.
Thursday the 20th afternoon is the first real green light. A 4ft NW swell with a 10-second period and glassy conditions – light rain but the wind is dead calm. The combined energy is 334, solid enough, and the water’s 74°, a touch warmer than usual. This is the highlight of the whole run – clean, rideable, perfect for a late arvo surf.
Friday the 21st goes to hell. That same 6ft NW swell gets ripped up by strong WNW cross-onshore wind, energy jumps to 655 but it’s choppy garbage. Stay on the beach.
Saturday the 22nd offers a smaller 4ft NW swell with a 9-second period, cross-off E wind, energy at 212. Clean but small – maybe worth a dawn paddle if you’re desperate.
Sunday the 23rd drops to 2ft with a 7-second period. Energy is a weak 76. Not worth the effort.
Monday the 24th is flat – 2ft swell, energy down to 20. Another bust.
Tuesday the 25th gives a tiny 0.7ft NW pulse with a long 13-second period, but no power behind it (energy 28). Just a tease.
Wednesday the 26th has a 3ft WNW swell, 9-second period, light offshore SSE wind. Clean but ordinary – energy 110. Nothing special.
Thursday the 27th is a mess: 6ft of NW swell but cross-onshore wind makes it choppy, energy 638. Skip it.
Friday the 28th morning is your second real standout: a 6ft NW groundswell with an 11-second period, glassy southerly wind, and energy at 773. That’s a proper clean window, solid and well-shaped. Intermediate-friendly size, and the offshore wind will keep it glassy. Get on it.
From Saturday the 29th through Tuesday the 1st of September, the winds stay onshore or cross-on, and the swell hangs around 5ft to 7ft but it’s chopped up. Marginal windows, nothing clean.
Wednesday the 2nd of September morning goes glassy again but with only 3ft NW swell and 55 energy – small and ordinary.
Thursday the 3rd of September morning brings a 4ft NW swell, 8 seconds, glassy E wind, and 173 energy. Surfable but not a standout.
The late option is Friday the 4th of September morning: 5ft NW swell with an 8-second period, light cross-off E wind, and energy of 414. Clean and promising – but it’s far out, so keep an eye on it.
Best on offer: Thursday 20th afternoon (4ft NW, glassy) and Friday 28th morning (6ft NW, glassy) – the second one has the size and power.
Heads up: Crowds are likely at Copacabana on the good days, so expect some company.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the ENE by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 13 | WNW 7 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 315 | 651 | 580 | 592 | 424 | 206 | 118 | 76 | 46 | 33 | 44 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 59 | 26 | 103 | 118 | 159 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:57PM2.59m | 11:33AM2.59m | 00:26AM2.45m | 1:10PM2.56m | 2:02AM2.50m | 2:31PM2.70m | 3:06AM2.67m | 3:25PM2.93m | 3:51AM2.88m | 4:05PM3.17m | 4:26AM3.09m | 4:39PM3.41m | 4:59AM3.29m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:41PM1.20m | 5:09AM1.34m | 5:59PM1.37m | 6:33AM1.44m | 7:30PM1.36m | 7:57AM1.37m | 8:42PM1.20m | 8:59AM1.17m | 9:33PM0.97m | 9:44AM0.93m | 10:12PM0.73m | 10:21AM0.69m | 10:47PM0.50m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — |
 | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:01 |
mm | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 28 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 20 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | NW 5 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | ENE 3 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 315 | 651 | 580 | 592 | 424 | 206 | 118 | 43 | 29 | 33 | 44 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 9 | 59 | 25 | 1 | 118 | 159 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 10 | NNW 6 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 9 | NW 3 | N 5 | NW 12 | ENE 4 | NW 12 | NW 11 | N 8 |
| kJ | 11 | 35 | 75 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 24 | 76 | 46 | 29 | 19 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 35 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 7 | W 8 | W 10 | E 4 | W 10 | — | NE 4 | NNW 13 | N 7 | NW 10 | N 8 | — | N 10 |
| kJ | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 17 | 4 | 26 | 1 | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | WNW 9 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 54 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 103 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 31 | 42 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 79 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 216 | 161 | 159 | 115 | 8 | 69 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
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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).
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