Copacabana surf break

Copacabana surfForecast / Cantabria / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Saturday 30 May 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
18.3° C
(Which is 2.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Copacabana surf forecast from 30 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period, NW swell with 1,778 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s period with WNW 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 (May 31) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Copacabana in the next 16 days are 2.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) 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 0.2m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 31st May)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 4th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 12s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 4th Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
2
3
4
2
0
2
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
8
0.7
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
10
1.1
NW
6
1.4
NW
7
1.6
NW
10
1.5
NW
10
1.1
NW
10
1.2
NW
9
1.6
NW
10
2.2
NW
13
2.1
NW
12
1.7
NW
11
1.4
NW
11
1.3
NW
10
1
NW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
33
136
105
125
127
109
105
72
92
194
441
432
240
247
549
1497
1149
676
462
377
188
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
10
WSW
10
NW
10
NNE
10
SSE
10
ENE
15
NE
15
WSW
25
WNW
15
WNW
10
W
5
NNE
10
NNE
15
WNW
10
W
15
NNE
5
SSE
10
N
15
NW
5
SSW
20
E
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
off
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
4:57PM3.39m
5:17AM3.28m
5:31PM3.42m
5:52AM3.26m
6:06PM3.42m
6:28AM3.22m
6:42PM3.39m
7:04AM3.14m
7:19PM3.32m
7:41AM3.04m
7:57PM3.23m
8:21AM2.93m
8:39PM3.14m
9:05AM2.83m
Low Tide
11:02PM0.53m
11:15AM0.58m
11:39PM0.51m
11:51AM0.60m
00:16AM0.53m
12:27PM0.64m
00:54AM0.59m
1:04PM0.71m
1:33AM0.68m
1:42PM0.79m
2:14AM0.78m
2:22PM0.89m
2:58AM0.88m
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6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:35
6:35
6:35
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9:46
9:47
9:49
9:50
9:50
9:51
9:52
9:52
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Temp °C
17
16
16
17
17
17
18
17
16
17
16
17
20
19
16
17
17
20
20
17
17
15
14
15
16
16
15
15
17
12
15
14
16
17
17
15
18
15
19
18
15
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
8
0.7
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
1.4
NW
7
1.6
NW
10
1.5
NW
10
1.1
NW
10
1.2
NW
9
1.6
NW
10
2.2
NW
13
2.1
NW
12
1.7
NW
11
1.4
NW
11
1.3
NW
10
1
NW
10
Energy kJ
33
136
105
125
127
109
105
72
32
194
441
432
240
247
549
1497
1149
676
462
377
188
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
10
0.6
NNW
5
0.5
NNW
5
0.5
N
5
0.3
N
5
0.2
N
4
0.1
N
7
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
10
0.1
W
17
0.3
N
7
0.7
WNW
13
0.4
WNW
12
0.3
N
7
0.3
N
7
0.4
N
6
0.6
N
7
0.6
N
6
0.8
N
6
0.5
NE
4
Energy kJ
10
19
16
14
4
1
1
14
38
6
9
147
58
10
9
13
34
31
47
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
15
0.4
NW
7
0.1
NW
8
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
10
0.1
NW
9
0.4
N
7
0.1
W
17
0.4
N
7
0.2
N
7
0.1
N
10
0.2
N
10
0.1
NE
4
0.3
WNW
12
Energy kJ
9
18
3
1
1
2
3
16
6
14
4
2
8
1
28
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNW
5
0.3
NE
3
1.1
NW
6
Energy kJ
14
1
92
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
3
4
3
2
2
2
Distance (km)
303
8
1
8
0
0
8
8
247
42
8
0
8
21
8
1
0
1
14
0
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain - Cantabria
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
4
4
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe)
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
3
4
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
9
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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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