Playa Copey surf break

Playa Copey surfForecast / Sucre / Venezuela

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Playa Copey surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa Copey sea temperature is
24.9° C
(Which is 1.6°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Copey this week:

The surf forecast for Playa Copey over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Copey in the next 16 days are 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 18th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 18th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 19th May)3ft (0.9m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
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
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NE
9
0.9
ENE
4
0.7
ENE
9
0.5
NE
9
1.1
NE
5
0.7
ENE
9
0.6
ENE
9
1
NE
4
0.4
NE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.9
ENE
4
0.6
NE
8
0.6
NE
8
0.7
NE
4
0.6
ENE
6
0.5
NE
7
0.9
NE
4
0.6
ENE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.9
NE
4
0.5
NE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
39
35
67
38
51
67
50
36
20
37
34
51
40
16
20
25
24
37
20
26
31
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
30
ENE
15
SE
20
ENE
30
ENE
10
SE
20
ENE
25
ENE
10
SE
15
E
25
ENE
10
SE
15
E
15
ESE
10
SE
15
E
20
ENE
10
SE
15
E
20
ENE
10
SE
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
5:52PM0.24m
4:26AM0.53m
6:39PM0.24m
5:21AM0.52m
7:27PM0.25m
6:14AM0.49m
8:16PM0.27m
7:08AM0.45m
9:06PM0.30m
8:01AM0.40m
9:56PM0.33m
8:59AM0.35m
10:45PM0.37m
Low Tide
11:12AM-0.04m
8:49PM0.19m
12:15PM-0.03m
9:28PM0.20m
1:20PM-0.00m
10:11PM0.22m
2:21PM0.03m
11:02PM0.24m
3:14PM0.07m
2:18AM0.27m
3:57PM0.11m
4:32AM0.25m
4:34PM0.15m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:28
6:28
6:29
6:29
6:29
6:29
6:30
1
3
1
2
1
Temp °C
28
29
26
29
29
26
29
29
26
30
29
26
28
28
24
28
27
25
29
29
26
29
27
27
29
27
27
30
29
27
31
30
28
31
30
27
30
29
27
30
29
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.7
ENE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.7
ENE
9
0.6
ENE
9
0.5
NE
5
0.5
NE
9
0.3
NE
8
0.6
NE
8
0.6
NE
8
0.6
ENE
6
0.5
NE
7
0.6
ENE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.5
NE
8
Energy kJ
39
16
67
38
16
67
50
14
37
9
51
40
20
25
37
20
11
31
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
11
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
8
0.4
NE
9
0.2
ENE
8
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
10
Energy kJ
4
4
8
7
20
7
4
4
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
NE
10
Energy kJ
2
2
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
4
1.1
NE
5
1
NE
4
0.9
ENE
4
0.7
NE
4
0.9
NE
4
0.9
NE
4
Energy kJ
35
51
36
34
16
24
26
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
405
226
0
377
226
0
405
226
226
108
271
0
316
226
226
316
226
316
108
226
217
Best forecast wave conditions in Sucre
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Venezuela
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
7
5
5
7
6
5
4
5
4
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Information about the Playa Copey Surf forecast

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

Are you planning a holiday in Sucre? If you are looking for accommodation near Playa Copey, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Sucre, consider staying in Carupano which is 5 km (3 miles) away. Other places in and around Sucre where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Caripito which is 66 km (41 miles) away, El Guamache, Porlamar and La Asuncion.

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