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Copper Mine Bay surfForecast / Virgin Gorda / British Virgin Islands
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Copper Mine Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Copper Mine Bay sea temperature is
26.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Copper Mine Bay this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Copper Mine Bay in the next 16 days are 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 10) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 12) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 10th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Copper Mine Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 54mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
| 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) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 167 | 176 | 176 | 176 | 161 | 195 | 173 | 169 | 146 | 133 | 145 | 149 | 151 | 151 | 87 | 81 | 76 | 56 | 73 | 74 | 50 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:36AM 0.20 | 2:03AM 0.30 | 11:54AM 0.21 | 2:49AM 0.30 | 1:21PM 0.22 | ||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:08AM 0.20 | 5:45PM 0.05 | 10:12AM 0.20 | 6:32PM 0.08 | 10:37AM 0.21 | 7:30PM 0.10 | |||||||||||||||
Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:32 | - | - | 6:32 | - | - | 6:32 | - | - | 6:32 | - | - | 6:34 | - | - | 6:34 | - | - | 6:34 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | 3 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 7 | 4 |
| Temp. °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
| Feels °C (?) | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 |
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Information about the Copper Mine Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Copper Mine Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Copper Mine Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Copper Mine Bay 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 (Copper Mine Bay) 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 Copper Mine Bay 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.
Copper Mine Bay is 24 km (15 miles) from Road Town. If you plan a holiday in Virgin Gorda - BVI, look for hotels and other accommodation in Road Town. Road Town has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











