Copacabana surf break

Copacabana surfForecast / Cantabria / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 24 Apr 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
15.1° C
(Which is 1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (Apr 28) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s. 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 1.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 28th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 29th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 1st May)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
0
0
0
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
5
0.6
WNW
4
0.2
W
11
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
9
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
9
0.5
NNE
5
0.5
N
5
0.8
NNE
5
1.2
NNE
6
1.4
NNE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.7
NNE
8
1.5
NNE
7
0.6
NNW
16
0.7
NW
15
1
NW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
15
12
9
8
6
7
6
9
16
15
12
12
33
127
185
331
310
222
169
223
384
Wind (km/h)
15
W
15
WSW
10
W
10
NW
0
SE
5
NE
20
NE
5
S
5
ENE
5
N
15
ESE
10
ENE
15
NE
10
ENE
5
WSW
5
W
10
W
10
WNW
10
WNW
0
WSW
10
ENE
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
11:55PM3.02m
12:53PM2.77m
1:17AM3.07m
2:04PM2.91m
2:22AM3.21m
2:59PM3.09m
3:13AM3.35m
3:42PM3.27m
3:56AM3.46m
4:19PM3.41m
4:32AM3.52m
4:52PM3.51m
5:06AM3.54m
Low Tide
5:18PM1.12m
6:21AM0.92m
6:45PM1.10m
7:38AM0.83m
7:56PM0.96m
8:36AM0.67m
8:51PM0.77m
9:21AM0.53m
9:35PM0.59m
9:59AM0.42m
10:14PM0.46m
10:33AM0.35m
10:50PM0.36m
11:06AM0.33m
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
mod rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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7:18
7:16
7:15
7:13
7:11
7:09
7:09
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9:07
9:09
9:10
9:12
9:13
9:14
9:15
9:16
1
2
6
1
3
4
3
10
3
Temp °C
15
15
15
16
15
16
17
16
16
16
14
15
16
15
15
15
15
14
14
14
14
13
13
13
15
14
15
14
14
16
15
11
14
14
14
15
15
16
13
13
13
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
5
0.6
WNW
4
0.4
NW
4
0.3
NW
4
0.2
NNW
4
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
8
0.3
NNE
3
0.3
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
9
0.5
NNE
5
0.5
N
5
0.2
WNW
15
1.2
NNE
6
1.4
NNE
7
0.4
WNW
12
1.7
NNE
8
1.5
NNE
7
1.3
NNE
7
1
NNE
7
1
NW
14
Energy kJ
3
12
6
2
1
7
6
2
16
15
12
12
21
127
185
58
310
222
160
93
384
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
4
0.1
NE
5
0.2
W
11
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
9
0.2
WNW
10
0.3
NNE
4
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
10
0.4
NW
13
0.4
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
12
0.4
NNW
16
0.6
NNW
16
0.7
NW
15
0.7
NNE
6
Energy kJ
2
1
9
8
6
9
3
7
6
10
45
58
28
107
169
223
37
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
11
0.2
WNW
10
0.1
NW
8
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
NW
18
0.3
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
10
Energy kJ
8
2
1
1
3
11
2
2
2
13
24
23
10
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
5
0.3
NE
2
0.4
NNE
4
0.8
NNE
5
1.8
NE
7
Energy kJ
15
1
7
33
331
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
308
297
303
375
229
213
376
271
229
433
125
101
34
0
1
0
8
8
8
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain - Cantabria
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe)
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
8
6
6
5
6
7
9
5
6
5
5
9
7
7
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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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