Surf Forecasts:
Copacabana surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, N swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, NNE swell with 208 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period with N 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Copacabana in the next 16 days are 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Copacabana over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a honest look at what's on the table for Copacabana over the next couple of weeks. I'll be straight with you.
First thing’s first, the water temp is sitting right where it should be for this time of year, so no surprises there. Now, let's get into it.
The pattern is a bit of a long, flat spell to start. For the first 10 days, from Friday the 17th to Monday the 27th of July, it’s pretty grim. We’re looking at a long stretch of tiny, weak waves and poor surf conditions, with the combined swell energy rarely cracking 100 (most days it's under 100). The wind is a mess, too – mostly cross-onshore, onshore, or just a light chop. Honestly, there is nothing worth paddling out for. It’s a proper blank run for the area.
Now, we finally get a little glimmer of hope. The standout window is that Tuesday morning, the 28th of July. The wind goes glassy, the swell cleans up, and we get a solid 4ft groundswell from the NW, with a period of 10 seconds. That's a nice, long-period swell, which means more energy and better-shaped waves. The combined energy jumps to 384 (moderate), which is a big step up from the flatness. This is the best on offer, but it’s a morning-only call. The wind swings onshore by the afternoon and ruins it.
Looking further ahead, the end of the first week of August has a whisper of something. The morning of the 31st of July sees a 5ft swell from the NW with a 9-second period, and the combined energy is a solid 526 (moderate). The wind is cross-onshore, so it’s not perfect, but it’s a marginal surf option. And the 1st of August morning is glassy again with a 4ft NW swell, but the energy is lower (184) and the ratings are ordinary. These are promising but less certain, long-range possibilities.
To sum it up, the only real standout is that Tuesday morning, the 28th of July, at Copacabana. If you’re dead keen, that’s your window. For the rest of it, it’s a waiting game. The wind is the real killer here, and the swells are mostly small and weak. For the first week and a half, I wouldn't even bother. Things might change, but right now, it's a quiet spell.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | N 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | N 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | N 7 | NNW 7 |
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 kJ | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 34 | 36 | 157 | 203 | 173 | 123 | 173 | 85 | 78 | 79 | 61 | 39 | 113 | 75 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:45PM3.97m | 8:13AM3.51m | 8:30PM3.78m | 8:57AM3.34m | 9:16PM3.52m | 9:43AM3.14m | 10:03PM3.22m | 10:32AM2.95m | 10:55PM2.94m | 11:28AM2.79m | 11:58PM2.73m | 12:35PM2.71m | 1:12AM2.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:22PM0.14m | 1:57AM0.06m | 2:07PM0.27m | 2:42AM0.26m | 2:53PM0.47m | 3:27AM0.51m | 3:41PM0.70m | 4:14AM0.77m | 4:34PM0.94m | 5:06AM1.01m | 5:35PM1.13m | 6:07AM1.18m | 6:46PM1.23m | ||||||||
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 | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:47 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 20 | 22 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | NW 9 | N 4 | N 4 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | N 6 | WNW 10 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | N 7 | NNW 7 |
| kJ | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 34 | 36 | 157 | 203 | 173 | 123 | 11 | 85 | 78 | 79 | 61 | 39 | 113 | 75 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | — | NW 8 | — | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NE 6 | NW 9 | W 9 |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | — | 4 | 13 | 12 | 30 | 17 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 3 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 8 | — | N 11 | NW 8 | N 10 | N 9 | W 14 | NW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 3 | — | — | NNE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 173 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 746 | 974 | 1076 | 984 | 797 | 159 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 79 | 0 | 1 | 102 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | |
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