Surf Forecasts:
Copacabana surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, NNW swell with 75 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Copacabana in the next 16 days are 0.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Copacabana over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
Well, I’ve got to be straight with you – this 16-day window for Copacabana is a tough one. It’s a real flat spell. There’s nothing on the table that’s worth paddling out for. The first few days of August are looking particularly bleak, with tiny ripples and poor surf conditions across the board. In fact, for the entire 16-day stretch, every single session is labelled as "poor surf conditions". That’s a long gap with no real recommendations.
The small glimmer of hope – if you can call it that – comes on Friday, August 7th, in the morning. We’ve got a tiny 1ft swell from the northwest, and the wind is glassy. That’s a decent window for a clean, flat-water paddle, but the wave energy is just 23 (combined energy of all swells directed here), which is weak. The water is running at 72°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only thing that’s slightly out of the ordinary.
Honestly, there’s no standout. For a break that’s consistent and exposed, this is a real bummer. A blank run like this is more normal for the area when the swell windows shut down. The forecast can change, but right now, it’s not looking good for paddle surfing. With the poor quality and small swell, the setup might be more interesting for kite surfing than a traditional surf.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | N 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 |
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 kJ | 31 | 20 | 56 | 56 | 36 | 26 | 13 | 12 | 23 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 28 | 26 | 12 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:42PM3.66m | 7:01AM3.40m | 7:14PM3.66m | 7:34AM3.39m | 7:48PM3.61m | 8:09AM3.34m | 8:24PM3.51m | 8:47AM3.25m | 9:04PM3.35m | 9:31AM3.13m | 9:53PM3.17m | 10:26AM3.00m | 10:57PM2.98m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:27PM0.39m | 00:53AM0.31m | 1:00PM0.37m | 1:26AM0.31m | 1:34PM0.40m | 2:00AM0.36m | 2:10PM0.48m | 2:37AM0.46m | 2:50PM0.60m | 3:19AM0.61m | 3:38PM0.76m | 4:10AM0.79m | 4:38PM0.91m | ||||||||
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 | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:31 |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | N 6 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NNW 6 | N 5 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 |
| kJ | 31 | 20 | 56 | 56 | 36 | 26 | 13 | 10 | 23 | 8 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 28 | 26 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | N 7 | W 9 | W 8 | N 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NE 5 | NW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 8 | NW 4 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NE 3 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 9 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | — | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | N 7 | N 4 | N 4 | NW 7 | — | W 11 | NW 4 | — | — | NW 9 | NNW 8 |
| kJ | 4 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 3 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | — | — | N 4 | — | — | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 442 | 1496 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 105 | 746 | 90 | 157 | 297 | 27 | 159 | 420 | 246 | 360 | 762 | 155 | 143 | 474 | 155 |
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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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