Copacabana Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.46° N 3.95° W

Copacabana Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 25 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Copacabana sea temperature is
20.2°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 25 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 26 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 2 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, NW swell with 2,724 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 26 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 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 Saturday (Sep 26) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Copacabana in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 02) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Oct 02) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 26th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 26th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 2nd Oct)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

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NW
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1.7
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1.6
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2.5
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1855
1528
1247
827
736
638
249
445
445
614
453
344
184
106
58
173
220
679
2724
Wind (km/h)
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5
SE
20
NE
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ESE
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WSW
15
WNW
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ENE
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SSE
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SW
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20
NW
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High Tide
4:37PM3.65m
4:57AM3.56m
5:09PM3.82m
5:29AM3.72m
5:43PM3.91m
6:03AM3.80m
6:19PM3.91m
6:38AM3.80m
6:56PM3.81m
7:15AM3.71m
7:38PM3.61m
7:57AM3.53m
8:25PM3.34m
Low Tide
10:46PM0.21m
10:57AM0.23m
11:18PM0.05m
11:30AM0.09m
11:52PM-0.02m
12:06PM0.03m
00:26AM0.01m
12:43PM0.06m
1:03AM0.14m
1:23PM0.18m
1:44AM0.36m
2:09PM0.39m
2:31AM0.63m
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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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