Surf Forecasts:
Copacabana surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, NW swell with 84 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 0.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Copacabana over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Copacabana over the next couple of weeks.
To be straight with you, the start of this outlook is a bit of a flat spell. From Wednesday the 8th all the way through to Friday the 17th of July, it’s pretty poor. Tiny swell, mostly under 3ft, and a persistent cross-onshore wind means you’d be better off doing something else. The wave energy is weak, hovering around a measly 25 to 80 (combined energy). There’s a gap of about ten days where there’s really nothing worth paddling out for. It’s a tough run.
Now, don’t get too disheartened. The standout window arrives on Saturday the 18th of July. The morning is where it’s at. Copacabana sees a solid pulse of swell coming in from the NW at 5ft, with a period of 8 seconds. That combined energy jumps right up to 293 (moderate), and the best bit? It’s glassy. Dead calm, no wind. That’s going to be clean and lined up. It will be a bit much for beginners at that size, but intermediates will love it. The afternoon gets a touch bigger at 7ft, but the wind swings cross-on, so the morning is your golden window. The water temp here is 71°F, which is 4° warmer than average for this time of year—pretty unusual, so a spring suit might be enough if you run warm.
Later in the week, Tuesday the 22nd of July morning also shows promise. Another glassy morning with NW swell at 4ft, moderate energy at 291. It’s smaller and cleaner, a good option if you missed the Saturday session. After that, it fades off again into small, ordinary waves through the end of the period.
The standout without a doubt is the morning of Saturday the 18th of July at Copacabana. That glassy NW swell is your best bet. It’s a consistent spot, so you know it’ll hold shape, and with that offshore calm, it’ll be a beauty. Just keep in mind, it can get crowded here sometimes, so get out early.
Stay stoked,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 7 | NW 9 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NW 8 | N 7 | NW 4 |
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 kJ | 10 | 27 | 40 | 45 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 37 | 44 | 57 | 65 | 41 | 39 | 67 | 27 | 12 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 6 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:06AM2.93m | 11:30PM3.05m | 12:12PM2.95m | 00:42AM3.04m | 1:23PM3.04m | 1:57AM3.11m | 2:32PM3.22m | 3:07AM3.27m | 3:35PM3.46m | 4:09AM3.45m | 4:31PM3.70m | 5:04AM3.60m | 5:24PM3.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:13PM0.95m | 5:52AM0.84m | 6:22PM0.94m | 7:01AM0.83m | 7:36PM0.83m | 8:09AM0.74m | 8:45PM0.63m | 9:12AM0.59m | 9:47PM0.39m | 10:09AM0.41m | 10:43PM0.16m | 11:02AM0.25m | 11:35PM-0.01m | ||||||||
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 | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:54 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 11 | N 5 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 7 | WNW 6 | NW 5 | NNW 6 | N 7 | N 7 | NW 4 |
| kJ | 6 | 27 | 40 | 45 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 37 | 44 | 57 | 28 | 41 | 39 | 67 | 25 | 7 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | NW 4 | NW 7 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | WNW 8 | NNW 5 | WNW 10 | N 5 | NE 4 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | N 6 |
| kJ | 10 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 17 | 27 | 6 | 65 | 8 | 5 | 40 | 22 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | — | N 4 | N 5 | — | — | NW 13 | NNW 5 | WNW 8 | E 4 | ENE 4 | NNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 5 | N 10 | NW 12 | NW 7 |
| kJ | 9 | 8 | 4 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 27 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 27 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | — | WNW 4 | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | NW 3 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | 7 | 23 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 350 | 482 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 53 | 149 | 8 | 1 | 394 | 125 | 244 | 440 | 223 |
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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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