Copacabana Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.46° N 3.95° W

Copacabana Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 16 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Copacabana sea temperature is
20.9°C
0.9° 

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


Copacabana surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, NNW swell with 3,122 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s 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 (Sep 18) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Copacabana in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 8PM. 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 Saturday (Sep 19) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Fri 18th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 14s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 18th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 18th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Night
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Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
1
1
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
3
1
3
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
NW
10
1.6
NW
11
1.5
NW
10
1.2
NW
10
1.2
NNW
12
2.5
NNW
14
2.5
NNW
14
2.2
NW
13
2
NNW
13
1.8
NW
12
1.7
NW
11
1.6
NW
11
1.6
NW
13
1.6
NW
12
1.6
NW
12
1.4
NW
13
1.2
NW
12
1.1
NW
12
0.6
NW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
549
595
469
273
390
2689
2898
1575
1338
918
726
579
784
700
678
639
403
303
194
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
10
SW
15
NW
10
SW
10
WSW
10
NE
10
ESE
10
E
20
ENE
10
SSE
5
E
25
ENE
10
SE
10
ENE
25
ENE
5
S
10
ENE
25
ENE
5
SSW
Wind State
on
cross
on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
8:30PM3.10m
8:45AM3.04m
9:10PM2.80m
9:29AM2.79m
10:04PM2.53m
10:37AM2.57m
11:38PM2.36m
12:25PM2.50m
1:29AM2.42m
1:57PM2.65m
2:36AM2.62m
2:51PM2.90m
3:19AM2.87m
Low Tide
2:36AM0.86m
3:02PM0.94m
3:19AM1.15m
3:55PM1.22m
4:18AM1.40m
5:15PM1.42m
5:49AM1.52m
6:57PM1.42m
7:25AM1.43m
8:13PM1.23m
8:28AM1.20m
9:02PM0.97m
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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7:56
7:56
7:58
8:00
8:00
8:02
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:24
8:22
8:21
8:19
8:17
8:15
8:14
 mm
3
Temp °C
19
17
19
19
17
19
19
16
20
18
18
21
19
21
24
21
21
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20
Feels °C
17
16
17
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18
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18
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20
18
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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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