Galheta do Norte Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Brazil – Santa Catarina)
| Name: | Galheta do Norte |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: SE | Offshore Wind: NW |
Galheta do Norte in Santa Caterina is an exposed beach break that usually has waves and can work at any time of the year. Works best in offshore winds from the northwest with some shelter here from south winds. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the southeast. The beach breaks peel to the right. When the surf is up, it can get quite busy in the water. Take care to avoid the rocks.
Overall Galheta do Norte 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 Galheta do Norte surf quality by season and Galheta do Norte surf quality by month.
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Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Galheta do Norte:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Galheta do Sul | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Ipua | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Gravata | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Tereza | 2 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Pedra Magra | 4 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Galheta do Norte: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 213 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Middle Atlantic Buoy | 2956 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | West Atlantic Buoy | 2971 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | East of Martinique Buoy | 3007 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Eastern Caribbean Buoy | 3250 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Galheta do Norte: |
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| Closest tide station | Laguna, Brazil | 4 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Imbituba, Brazil | 24 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Florianópolis, Brazil | 68 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Itajaí, Brazil | 115 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Paranaguá, Brazil | 211 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Galheta do Norte: |
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| Closest ski area | Vallecitos (Argentina) | 1265 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Los Penitentes (Argentina) | 1284 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Los Puquios (Argentina) | 1287 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Portillo (Chile) | 1300 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Valle Nevado (Chile) | 1308 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Galheta do Norte: |
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| Closest city location | Laguna (Brazil) | 5 mi |
| Second closest city location | Jaguaruna (Brazil) | 15 mi |
| Third closest city location | Tubarao (Brazil) | 15 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Imbituba (Brazil) | 23 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Morro da Fumaca (Brazil) | 26 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Galheta do Norte is Hercilio Luz (Florianopolis) Airport (FLN) in Brazil, which is 101 km (63 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Galheta do Norte is Navegantes Itajai Airport (NVT), also in Brazil, 187 km (116 miles) away.
