Ponta das Galhetas Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Brazil – Sao Paulo)
| Name: | Ponta das Galhetas |
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| Type: | beach and reef |
| Reliability: | rarely breaks |
| Best Swell: S | Offshore Wind: WNW |
Ponta das Galhetas in Sao Paulo is a sheltered beach and reef break. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. Works best in offshore winds from the west northwest with some shelter here from southwest winds. Clean groundswells prevail and the best swell direction is from the south. Reef breaks provide lefts and rights. Relatively few surfers here, even on good days. Watch out for rocks.
Overall Ponta das Galhetas 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 Ponta das Galhetas surf quality by season and Ponta das Galhetas surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Ponta das Galhetas |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Ponta das Galhetas:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Pitangueiras | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Praia do Tombo | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Guaiaba | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Ilha | 3 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Praia da Ponta Grossa | 3 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Ponta das Galhetas: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 562 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Middle Atlantic Buoy | 2637 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | West Atlantic Buoy | 2684 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | East of Martinique Buoy | 2738 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Eastern Caribbean Buoy | 3019 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Ponta das Galhetas: |
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| Closest tide station | Santos, Brazil | 6 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Parati, Brazil | 112 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Cananéia, Brazil | 126 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Angra dos Reis, Brazil | 141 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Itacurussa, Brazil | 167 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Ponta das Galhetas: |
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| Closest ski area | Chacaltaya (Bolivia) | 1509 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Vallecitos (Argentina) | 1539 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Los Penitentes (Argentina) | 1553 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Los Puquios (Argentina) | 1556 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Portillo (Chile) | 1569 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Ponta das Galhetas: |
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| Closest city location | Praia Grande (Brazil) | 9 mi |
| Second closest city location | Guaruja (Brazil) | 12 mi |
| Third closest city location | Bertioga (Brazil) | 13 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Cubatao (Brazil) | 13 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Santos (Brazil) | 14 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Ponta das Galhetas is Santos Air Base Airport (SSZ) in Brazil, 10 km (6 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Ponta das Galhetas is Congonhas (Sao Paulo) Airport (CGH), also in Brazil, 58 km (36 miles) away.
- Third is Guarulhos (Sao Paulo) Airport (GRU) in Brazil, 68 km (42 miles) away.
- Sao Jose Dos Campos Airport (SJK) in Brazil is 96 km (60 miles) away.
- Viracopos (Campinas) Airport (VCP), also in Brazil is the fifth nearest airport to Ponta das Galhetas and is 143 km (89 miles) away.
