Figueira da Foz - Gala Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.12° N 8.87° W

Figueira da Foz - Gala Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 17 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Figueira da Foz - Gala sea temperature is
17.1°C
1.3° 

Figueira da Foz - Gala surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Figueira da Foz - Gala surf forecast from 17 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 21 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, NW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 21 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, NW swell with 2,257 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 17 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period with NW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Figueira da Foz - Gala this week:

The surf forecast for Figueira da Foz - Gala over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 17) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Figueira da Foz - Gala in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 18) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 17th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 21st Oct)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 21st Oct)10ft (3.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Figueira da Foz - Gala over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun morning, light winds from the N by Mon night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Sunday
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Monday
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Wave
Height (m)
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NW
12
1.9
NW
12
1.8
NW
11
1.6
NNW
11
0.8
NW
10
1.2
NNW
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0.8
WNW
16
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1.5
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2.5
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2.3
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1.6
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14
2.2
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13
1.9
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13
2.3
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12
2.2
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12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1229
974
771
606
129
242
298
752
756
734
546
330
1702
2185
1374
965
1619
1154
1493
1392
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
25
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30
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25
N
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NNW
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High Tide
7:52PM2.41m
8:15AM2.56m
9:11PM2.27m
9:43AM2.47m
10:55PM2.28m
11:17AM2.52m
00:11AM2.41m
12:23PM2.67m
1:01AM2.61m
1:12PM2.86m
1:41AM2.83m
1:54PM3.05m
2:18AM3.05m
Low Tide
1:47AM1.54m
2:49PM1.53m
2:56AM1.66m
4:20PM1.58m
4:33AM1.68m
5:49PM1.49m
6:00AM1.56m
6:48PM1.32m
6:58AM1.36m
7:31PM1.13m
7:43AM1.14m
8:09PM0.94m
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Information about the Figueira da Foz - Gala Surf forecast

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

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