Copacabana Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let me look at the charts for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but there’s some real magic brewing out there if you’re patient.

Right now, the first day with anything worth paddling out for is Monday the 7th. Copacabana will have a small, clean swell first thing. We’re talking about 2ft of WNW groundswell with a 14 second period. The water is sitting at 70°, which feels pretty normal for this time of year. The wind is glassy and light from the west, making for some real clean conditions. The wave energy is moderate (258), so it’s not going to be pumping, but it’ll be a nice, cruisy session for an intermediate surfer.

That quality fades fast. Monday afternoon turns marginal with a cross-on wind, and then we hit a rough patch. Tuesday the 8th through to Saturday the 12th are poor. We get a lot of chunky, junky wind and rain. There’s a pulse of swell on Wednesday the 9th with 5ft and strong energy (478), but the onshore winds just trash it.

Ignore most of that. The real standout is Sunday the 13th. This is the morning to circle on your calendar. We’ll have a solid 6ft of NW groundswell, with a period of 13 seconds, pumping through. The energy readings are through the roof at 1042. This is strong stuff. The wind will be light and clean from the east, keeping the waves tidy. The notes say this is for experienced surfers only, and with that size, they mean it. If you’ve got the skills, this is the peak of the whole forecast. The wave energy is very strong.

There’s a little more action the next morning, Monday the 14th, with 4ft and clean conditions, but it’s a step down. A quiet mid-week follows, but keep an eye on the 16th. Wednesday morning the 16th looks promising again with 4ft, a 12 second period, and glassy conditions from calm winds. Energy is strong at 512.

Then we get another big one. Saturday the 19th, about a week and a half from now, shows an excellent setup for experienced surfers. A solid 6ft of NW swell with a 13 second period and very strong energy (1108) will be running. The wind should be light offshore – it’s a long-range promise, but it looks proper.

Finally, Tuesday the 22nd rolls in with a bit of a late push. A solid 7ft of NNW swell, clean morning winds, and strong energy (729) makes for another very good day, especially for the bigger wave crew.

Alright, so to sum it up: If you want the best of the best, get out there on the morning of Sunday the 13th. It’s a powerful, clean, expert-only day. The 19th is the other big one to watch. The rest is a mix of waiting and picking off the smaller windows. Keep an eye on the forecast, because that long-range stuff can shift.

Rusty

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