Cupe surf break

Cupe surfForecast / Pernambuco / Brazil

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Tuesday 05 May 2026 -03
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Cupe surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cupe sea temperature is
28.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cupe this week:

The surf forecast for Cupe over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cupe in the next 16 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Fri 8th May)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 3AM (Fri 8th May)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 9PM (Wed 6th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
1
2
2
1
1
0
1
2
2
1
3
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
0.7
S
18
1.1
S
17
1.3
S
16
1.2
S
15
1.1
S
14
0.9
S
14
1.6
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
9
1.4
SE
9
1.9
ESE
9
1.9
ESE
9
1.9
ESE
9
1.7
ESE
9
1.7
ESE
9
1.6
ESE
9
1.5
ESE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
260
247
264
311
724
858
644
515
320
351
351
381
419
318
562
562
548
463
474
415
368
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SE
15
SSE
10
SSE
15
SE
10
SE
5
SE
10
SE
10
SE
10
SSE
10
SE
15
SE
5
S
10
SE
10
SE
5
S
10
S
15
ESE
10
SSE
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross
on
cross-on
High Tide
6:04PM1.75m
6:14AM1.80m
6:48PM1.65m
7:00AM1.71m
7:40PM1.57m
7:57AM1.65m
8:46PM1.53m
9:06AM1.64m
10:00PM1.56m
10:18AM1.69m
11:08PM1.66m
11:23AM1.80m
00:05AM1.80m
Low Tide
11:51AM0.39m
00:02AM0.56m
12:33PM0.50m
00:44AM0.67m
1:23PM0.61m
1:38AM0.77m
2:30PM0.69m
2:51AM0.82m
3:48PM0.69m
4:12AM0.81m
4:59PM0.62m
5:21AM0.71m
5:56PM0.50m
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
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5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
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5:09
5:08
5:08
5:08
5:08
5:08
5:07
5
2
1
1
5
4
1
1
7
5
2
5
3
5
5
1
8
Temp °C
27
28
27
27
27
26
27
27
26
27
27
25
26
27
26
27
26
26
27
27
26
28
29
28
27
28
28
28
29
29
30
30
28
29
29
30
30
29
30
29
29
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.7
S
15
0.9
S
13
1.5
ESE
8
1.3
S
16
1.4
ESE
8
1.1
S
14
1.3
SE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
0.6
S
12
0.5
S
12
1.4
SE
9
1.9
ESE
9
1.9
ESE
9
1.9
ESE
9
1.7
ESE
9
1.7
ESE
9
1.6
ESE
9
1.5
ESE
9
Energy kJ
38
38
212
263
247
858
264
515
256
351
351
106
72
318
562
562
548
463
474
415
368
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
S
14
0.2
NNE
7
0.7
S
18
1.1
S
17
0.1
NE
7
1.2
S
15
0.9
SE
9
0.9
S
14
0.8
S
13
0.7
S
13
0.4
NE
6
0.1
NE
8
1.1
E
8
0.3
S
14
0.4
S
13
0.4
S
13
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.5
S
12
Energy kJ
41
33
5
311
724
2
644
112
320
222
168
9
2
156
35
55
55
142
116
119
72
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
10
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
12
0.8
S
12
0.1
N
12
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.9
E
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
S
11
0.1
N
9
0.3
S
16
0.7
S
14
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
14
0.3
S
15
Energy kJ
18
17
3
3
174
3
7
7
100
6
6
2
2
46
21
2
45
198
8
8
39
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
7
1.5
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
9
Energy kJ
260
247
264
263
271
229
381
419
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
3
2
3
2
1
3
3
1
1
Distance (km)
832
586
779
779
654
168
670
1346
168
234
234
168
621
1346
3
168
654
0
98
168
168
Best forecast wave conditions in Pernambuco
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
4
3
4
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
6
8
5
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
9
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Information about the Cupe Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cupe provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cupe can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cupe 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 (Cupe) 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 Cupe 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.

Cupe is 11 km (7 miles) from the city of Ipojuca. If you plan a holiday in Pernambuco, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ipojuca. Ipojuca has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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