Surf Forecasts:
Galheta surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, E swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, ESE swell with 903 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Galheta this week:
The surf forecast for Galheta over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Galheta in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Galheta over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag on the way, but there’s a definite sweet spot to lock in. The water temp is about average for the time of year at 66°F, so no surprises there. The first few days are mostly average, but things tidy up nicely mid-week. Let’s break it down.
Wednesday the 9th is where it’s at. Galheta wakes up with a glassy morning—NNW wind at just 3 mph, meaning clean-as-a-whistle conditions. Swell is 4ft from the ENE with a moderate wave energy of 258, and at 8 seconds period, it’s a solid little combo swell that’ll offer fun, punchy peaks. The afternoon stays clean too with a light cross-off breeze. This is the standout window: good surf, clean, and a consistent vibe.
Thursday the 10th holds onto similar size—4ft from the ENE—but the wind picks up to a cross-off N breeze at 9 mph. It’s still surfable and clean, wave energy bumps to 305, so nothing wrong here. Friday the 11th drops a bit to 3ft from the ENE, with moderate offshore wind in the morning, but afternoon showers and cross-off wind spoil it a touch. Still, Thursday and Friday mornings are worth a paddle.
Now, there’s a stretch of poor conditions from Saturday the 12th through to Tuesday the 15th. Onshore winds, lumpy seas, and building swell that gets too big for this break—8ft on Tuesday the 15th morning. That’s expert-only territory, and the wind is cross-on, so it’ll be a washing machine. Kite surfers might have a better look at it than paddle surfers.
Wednesday the 16th to Friday the 18th is mostly small and ordinary, with heights hovering around 2ft to 4ft. Not much to write home about.
Then, Sunday the 20th sees a return of cleaner conditions. Morning offers 5ft from the E with a gentle offshore NNW wind at 9 mph—nice and clean, wave energy at 314. A good option if you missed the Wednesday window.
Monday the 21st goes flat in the morning and then gets messy with onshore wind in the afternoon. Tuesday the 22nd is small and onshore, no go. But Wednesday the 23rd morning brings a clean finish: 4ft from the ENE, glassy offshore N wind at 3 mph, wave energy of 238. A real nice little session to wrap things up.
Best on offer: Wednesday morning, September 9th, and Wednesday morning, September 23rd. The 9th is the top pick for clean, consistent surf.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 11 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 43 | 96 | 173 | 212 | 229 | 202 | 134 | 140 | 144 | 144 | 12 | 48 | 73 | 54 | 77 | 450 | 604 | 353 | 320 | 460 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:28AM0.73m | 1:53PM0.86m | 00:55AM0.82m | 2:03PM0.83m | 1:25AM0.88m | 2:17PM0.80m | 1:56AM0.91m | 2:33PM0.78m | 2:29AM0.91m | 2:51PM0.75m | 3:03AM0.87m | 3:10PM0.73m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:35PM0.34m | 7:24AM-0.04m | 7:57PM0.33m | 7:58AM-0.04m | 8:16PM0.31m | 8:29AM0.00m | 8:30PM0.29m | 8:54AM0.07m | 8:36PM0.25m | 9:12AM0.16m | 8:38PM0.21m | 9:19AM0.25m | 8:47PM0.18m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 9 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 28 | 9 | 5 | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 11 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 289 | 197 | 173 | 212 | 229 | 202 | 134 | 140 | 144 | 144 | 181 | 48 | 73 | 54 | 77 | 450 | 604 | 353 | 320 | 460 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | ENE 7 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | E 12 | — | — | S 12 | ENE 9 | S 10 | S 10 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 43 | 96 | 190 | 275 | 274 | 232 | 292 | 222 | 141 | 66 | 37 | 11 | — | — | 12 | 84 | 314 | 113 | 128 | 215 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SE 15 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 14 | SSE 16 | S 9 | N 5 | E 13 | ESE 13 | E 12 | — | — | — | S 12 | SE 12 | ENE 8 | S 11 | E 8 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 16 | 9 | 85 | 37 | 4 | 103 | 41 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 12 | — | — | — | 27 | 95 | 55 | 89 | 110 | 222 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | — | N 4 | N 5 | SSW 11 | S 9 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | — | ENE 8 | NE 7 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | — | 13 | 51 | 91 | 1283 | 1747 | 1153 | 688 | — | 151 | 121 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 87 | 10 | 10 | 24 | 22 | 409 | 0 | 3 |
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The above surf forecast table for Galheta provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Galheta can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Galheta 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 (Galheta) 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).
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