Surf Forecasts:
Galheta surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, ENE swell with 118 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period with S 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s 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 1.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Galheta over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it for our local stretch.
Well, it’s a tough start. We’ve got a real flat spell on our hands for the first few days. Things are looking ordinary, with a few weak, short-period windswells barely scraping by. The water is sitting at 65°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.
The only real glimmer of hope comes on the morning of the 4th of August. The wind swings offshore from the north, and while the swell is still small at 3 ft from the ENE, the conditions are clean. The combined energy is moderate (149), so there’s a little bit of push. It’s not a standout, but it’s the most surfable thing we’ve seen in a while. The crowd factor is “sometimes,” so it’s possible you’ll have company at Galheta.
Honestly, the rest of the window is a write-off until the 10th of August. The morning of the 10th shows a bit more promise, with a clean 3 ft ENE swell and a moderate energy reading of 189, with a light offshore from the NNW. That’s the best bet on offer, but it’s still a long way out, so keep an eye on it. The period is short, so don’t expect much power.
There’s a stretch of several days from the 5th to the 9th with almost nothing to ride. It’s a pretty blank run for the area, but it’s not unheard of.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sat night, min 17°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | S 13 | E 5 | ESE 7 | SE 10 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 43 | 36 | 24 | 23 | 12 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 0 | 18 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 118 | 78 | 78 | 76 | 50 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:12PM0.84m | 1:32AM0.77m | 2:37PM0.85m | 2:01AM0.82m | 3:02PM0.84m | 2:31AM0.86m | 3:28PM0.83m | 3:03AM0.88m | 3:57PM0.81m | 3:39AM0.86m | 4:28PM0.77m | 4:18AM0.83m | 5:02PM0.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:22PM0.32m | 8:19AM0.01m | 8:47PM0.31m | 8:53AM-0.01m | 9:15PM0.31m | 9:27AM0.00m | 9:44PM0.31m | 10:03AM0.03m | 10:15PM0.32m | 10:41AM0.09m | 10:50PM0.34m | 11:28AM0.18m | 11:35PM0.36m | ||||||||
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 | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — |
 | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 25 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | S 10 | S 6 | ENE 7 | S 9 | ENE 7 | S 12 | S 11 | ENE 7 | S 10 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | S 11 |
| kJ | 43 | 36 | 51 | 54 | 37 | 73 | 23 | 37 | 106 | 42 | 139 | 61 | 191 | 8 | 255 | 157 | 118 | 78 | 78 | 76 | 265 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | ESE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | S 9 | ENE 7 | S 8 | E 5 | ESE 7 | S 11 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | SE 9 | ESE 12 | SE 11 | SE 12 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 80 | 69 | 64 | 137 | 12 | 23 | 37 | 62 | 38 | 51 | 18 | 5 | 20 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 33 | 37 | 57 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 10 | S 5 | SSE 14 | S 13 | ENE 7 | — | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | S 9 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | ESE 11 |
| kJ | 29 | 35 | 24 | 23 | 12 | 12 | 65 | 14 | 63 | 81 | 18 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 5 | 50 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 6 | — | — | S 11 | SSE 5 | — | — | — | NNW 3 | N 3 | NE 6 | — | NE 8 | — | — | S 4 | S 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 57 | 75 | — | — | 235 | 38 | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 77 | — | 276 | — | — | 27 | 23 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 10 | 1 | 24 | 1 | 8 | 65 | 45 | 59 | 223 | 1 | 10 | 19 | 16 | 10 | 23 | 0 |
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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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