Surf Forecasts:
Galheta surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, E swell with 523 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period with E 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Galheta in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Galheta over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, same outlook but in feet and miles.
We’re looking at a slow start at Galheta, but there’s light at the end of the tunnel. The first real chance to get wet is Monday, the 17th of August. The morning is the call: a clean 6ft swell from the ENE with a solid offshore wind from the N. Water temp is about average for the season.
That ENE swell is a short-period 8 seconds, but the offshore breeze will keep things tidy. The combined energy is moderate (446), so there’s some grunt. The break is exposed, so it’ll handle the size. Crowds are “sometimes,” so you might see a few others, but it’s manageable.
Monday afternoon goes flat, and then we hit a dry spell. From Tuesday the 18th through Friday the 21st, it’s mostly flat or tiny, with poor conditions. Saturday the 22nd afternoon has a weak 3ft swell, but it’s very ordinary. Not worth it.
Another gap hits Sunday the 23rd and Monday the 24th, with strong onshore winds and messy surf. Tuesday the 25th is glassy but tiny.
The real standout is further out. On Wednesday the 26th of August, the afternoon brings a clean 6ft swell from the E, with light cross-off winds and moderate energy (348). But the gem is Saturday the 29th of August morning: glassy, 5ft from the ESE, 9-second period, very good surf. The energy is strong (510), and with calm winds, it’ll be clean and powerful. That’s the one to mark.
Sunday the 30th morning is also solid: 4ft from the ESE, gentle offshore wind, clean, with a 10-second period giving better shape (283 energy). Monday the 31st morning is similar, with 4ft from the ESE and clean conditions.
The best of the bunch is Saturday the 29th of August morning. Glassy, 5ft, strong energy. That’s the standout.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 8 | E 14 | E 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 573 | 427 | 395 | 388 | 446 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 146 | 99 | 105 | 83 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 3:20AM0.86m | 3:54PM0.70m | 3:56AM0.81m | 4:14PM0.67m | 4:34AM0.74m | 4:34PM0.64m | 5:18AM0.65m | 4:52PM0.60m | 6:21AM0.56m | 1:10PM0.55m | 12:32PM0.61m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:20PM0.35m | 10:12AM0.19m | 9:14PM0.30m | 10:11AM0.28m | 9:31PM0.27m | 10:02AM0.36m | 9:58PM0.27m | 9:57AM0.44m | 10:32PM0.30m | 9:38AM0.50m | 2:43PM0.54m | 2:21AM0.34m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — |
mm | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 17 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 432 | 427 | 395 | 388 | 446 | 488 | 493 | 413 | 374 | 277 | 188 | 146 | 99 | 105 | 83 | 117 | 144 | 191 | 183 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 10 |
| kJ | 249 | 155 | 110 | 80 | 57 | 33 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 28 | 65 | 53 | 22 | 22 | 12 | 90 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | — | — | SE 9 | — | SE 8 | E 14 | E 12 | SE 13 | S 11 | S 9 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 10 |
| kJ | — | 14 | 12 | 13 | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 21 | 42 | 19 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | S 3 | S 4 | — | — | NNE 3 | NNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | — |
| kJ | 573 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 14 | — | — | 7 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 16 | 22 | 45 | 0 | 58 | 40 | 45 | 40 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 65 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
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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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