Galheta surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Florianópolis / Brazil

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Galheta surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Galheta sea temperature is
23.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Friday (May 01) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Galheta in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Sunday (May 03) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 1st May)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 8th May)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Most Powerful 9PM (Fri 8th May)5ft (1.5m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Galheta over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat night, calm by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.5
E
9
0.3
E
11
0.3
E
11
0.4
E
10
0.4
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
11
0.2
E
10
1.2
SSE
13
1
S
12
0.8
S
12
0.6
S
3
0.6
ENE
6
0.5
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
8
0.5
E
8
1
ENE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
51
50
29
28
42
20
21
33
25
14
20
9
0
0
0
7
28
19
21
30
72
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
20
NNW
10
WSW
10
S
35
SSW
25
SSW
15
SSE
5
NNW
10
NNW
25
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
20
NNE
10
NNW
5
WSW
10
SE
5
W
10
NNW
20
NNE
15
N
15
N
cross-off
off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
glassy
on
glassy
off
cross-off
off
off
High Tide
1:40AM0.75m
2:20PM0.85m
2:03AM0.73m
2:54PM0.83m
2:28AM0.72m
3:29PM0.79m
2:55AM0.70m
4:07PM0.74m
3:27AM0.68m
4:52PM0.69m
4:08AM0.65m
5:53PM0.64m
5:03AM0.61m
Low Tide
8:12PM0.25m
7:55AM0.11m
8:37PM0.31m
8:16AM0.10m
9:00PM0.36m
8:41AM0.10m
9:24PM0.41m
9:12AM0.13m
9:56PM0.45m
9:56AM0.18m
11:34PM0.49m
11:28AM0.23m
1:25AM0.50m
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
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6:39
6:39
6:39
6:41
6:41
6:41
6:43
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5:42
5:40
5:39
5:38
5:38
5:37
5:37
5:37
6
1
1
Temp °C
24
21
21
23
19
18
19
18
19
21
20
23
23
22
24
24
22
24
24
22
25
23
20
23
25
14
13
16
17
17
19
20
22
22
24
26
26
25
25
24
24
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
10
0.8
ENE
5
1
NE
6
0.8
ENE
6
0.5
E
9
0.3
E
11
2.5
S
11
2.1
S
12
1.9
SSE
13
2.1
SSE
16
1.9
SSE
15
1.6
SSE
14
1.2
SSE
13
1
S
12
0.9
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
6
0.6
ENE
6
0.5
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
8
0.6
S
10
1
ENE
6
Energy kJ
51
26
59
44
42
20
1521
1356
1327
2080
1631
953
531
314
69
49
28
19
21
66
72
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
9
0.5
E
10
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.3
E
11
0.4
E
10
0.4
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
11
0.2
E
10
0.9
ENE
6
0.8
S
12
0.7
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.5
SE
4
0.4
S
10
0.5
E
8
0.4
S
9
Energy kJ
43
50
72
69
21
33
25
14
20
9
71
177
119
85
9
31
30
25
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
13
0.4
S
11
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.1
NE
7
0.2
E
11
0.4
SSW
4
0.4
S
10
0.3
S
5
0.3
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
11
Energy kJ
3
41
29
28
2
10
5
31
4
27
41
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ENE
7
0.8
N
4
0.9
NNW
5
3.5
S
8
3
S
10
0.9
NNE
4
1.1
NNE
5
1.2
NNE
5
1.2
NE
6
1.3
NE
6
0.5
N
4
0.6
S
3
0.6
SSE
4
0.5
ENE
6
0.5
NE
4
Energy kJ
36
21
40
1436
1808
26
57
73
109
128
6
7
13
20
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
4
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
223
0
1
8
521
19
19
1
1
22
8
22
30
1
1
23
0
8
452
1
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Florianópolis
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
4
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
2
4
4
3
4
4
5
5
4
4
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
6
7
5
5
9
5
5
5
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Information about the Galheta Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Galheta 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.

Galheta is 9 km (6 miles) from Florianopolis. If you plan a holiday in Florianópolis, look for hotels and other accommodation in Florianopolis. Florianopolis has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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