Gala Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Portugal – North)
| Name: | Gala |
|---|---|
| Type: | beach and reef |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: W | Offshore Wind: E |
Gala in North Portugal is an exposed beach and reef break that does not work very often with no particular seasonal pattern. Works best in offshore winds from the east. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the best swell direction is from the west. The beach break offers both left and right hand waves. A fairly popluar wave that can sometimes get crowded Beware of rips and rocks.
Overall Gala Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Gala surf quality by season and Gala surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Gala |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Gala:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Cabedelo | 2 mi |
| Second closest break | Buarcos | 4 mi |
| Third closest break | Praia da Leirosa | 5 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Murtinheira | 6 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Praia do Osso da Baleia | 9 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Gala: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 402 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Brittany Buoy | 510 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Sevenstones Buoy | 702 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 720 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Channel Islands Buoy | 735 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Gala: |
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| Closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England | 688 mi |
| Second closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England - READ flaterc | 688 mi |
| Third closest tide station | St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands | 708 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands - READ flaterco | 708 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 709 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Gala: |
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| Closest ski area | Serra da Estrela (Portugal) | 75 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Sierra de Bejar-La Covatilla (Spain) | 165 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Manzaneda (Spain) | 168 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Leitariegos (Spain) | 230 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Valgrande-Pajares (Spain) | 254 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Gala: |
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| Closest city location | Figueira da Foz (Portugal) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Buarcos (Portugal) | 3 mi |
| Third closest city location | Lavos (Portugal) | 3 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Tavarede (Portugal) | 3 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Alhadas (Portugal) | 6 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Gala is Porto Airport (OPO) in Acores, which is 126 km (78 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Gala is Lisboa (Lisbon) Airport (LIS) in Portugal, 151 km (94 miles) away.
- The third closest airport is Vila Real Airport (VRL) in Acores, 160 km (99 miles) away.





