Galheta do Sul Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Brazil – Santa Catarina)
| Name: | Galheta do Sul |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: SE | Offshore Wind: NW |
Galheta do Sul in Santa Caterina is an exposed beach break that has dependable surf and can work at any time of the year. Works best in offshore winds from the northwest with some shelter here from south winds. Groundswells more frequent than windswells and the best swell direction is from the southeast. The beach breaks are all lefts. When the surf is up, it can get quite busy in the water. Watch out for rocks.
Overall Galheta do Sul 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.
The graph describes the range of swells directed at Galheta do Sul over a normal year a... (show all text)
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Also see Galheta do Sul surf quality by season and Galheta do Sul surf quality by month.
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Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Galheta do Sul:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Galheta do Norte | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Ipua | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Pedra Magra | 3 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Praia Cardoso | 3 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Prainha do Farol | 3 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Galheta do Sul: |
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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 | 2973 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | East of Martinique Buoy | 3009 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Eastern Caribbean Buoy | 3251 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Galheta do Sul: |
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| Closest tide station | Laguna, Brazil | 5 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Imbituba, Brazil | 25 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Florianópolis, Brazil | 68 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Itajaí, Brazil | 116 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Paranaguá, Brazil | 212 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Galheta do Sul: |
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| Closest ski area | Vallecitos (Argentina) | 1265 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Los Penitentes (Argentina) | 1283 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Los Puquios (Argentina) | 1286 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Portillo (Chile) | 1300 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Valle Nevado (Chile) | 1307 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Galheta do Sul: |
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| Closest city location | Laguna (Brazil) | 6 mi |
| Second closest city location | Jaguaruna (Brazil) | 14 mi |
| Third closest city location | Tubarao (Brazil) | 15 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Imbituba (Brazil) | 24 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Morro da Fumaca (Brazil) | 26 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Galheta do Sul is Hercilio Luz (Florianopolis) Airport (FLN) in Brazil, which is 103 km (64 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Galheta do Sul is Navegantes Itajai Airport (NVT), also in Brazil, 188 km (117 miles) away.
