Copacabana Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.46° N 3.95° W

Copacabana Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 09 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Copacabana sea temperature is
19.8°C
1.6° 

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


Copacabana surf forecast from 9 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 11 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, NW swell with 2,185 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 9 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period with NNW 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 (Oct 09) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Copacabana in the next 16 days are 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 9th Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 11th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 15th Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
9
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NNW
12
1.4
NW
11
1.2
NW
10
1.7
NNW
10
1.8
NW
10
1.6
NW
10
1.9
NW
13
1.9
NW
12
1.6
NW
11
1.6
NW
11
1.8
NW
12
1.3
WNW
11
1.1
NW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
10
1.3
NW
12
1.9
NW
13
2.3
NW
14
2.3
NW
14
2
NW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
718
476
322
576
685
498
1288
1026
611
652
880
389
225
171
223
120
486
1285
2185
1948
1279
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
10
NE
5
SSW
10
WSW
10
NW
5
SSE
5
SW
5
NNW
10
S
5
SSE
5
NNE
5
SE
0
SE
15
ENE
10
E
5
SW
15
W
15
W
10
WSW
10
WNW
10
SW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
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off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
4:35PM3.82m
4:57AM3.70m
5:11PM3.86m
5:30AM3.76m
5:46PM3.81m
6:02AM3.74m
6:19PM3.69m
6:33AM3.65m
6:51PM3.51m
7:04AM3.51m
7:24PM3.29m
7:36AM3.31m
7:58PM3.04m
Low Tide
10:15AM0.26m
10:39PM0.08m
10:53AM0.13m
11:14PM0.05m
11:29AM0.08m
11:47PM0.10m
12:04PM0.12m
00:20AM0.23m
12:38PM0.24m
00:53AM0.41m
1:14PM0.43m
1:27AM0.64m
1:51PM0.67m
2:03AM0.88m
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Temp °C
16
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18
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19
18
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Feels °C
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22
17
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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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