Surf Forecasts:
Galheta surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, ESE swell with 817 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with SE 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 (Jul 07) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s 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 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 (Jul 12) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Galheta over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s check out what’s cooking at Galheta for the next couple of weeks. It starts off real slow, but there’s one day that’s gonna make it all worth it.
The water’s running at 62°F, and that’s a solid 5°F colder than usual, so you’ll want rubber – it’s proper chilly.
Right off the bat, Monday the 6th and Tuesday the 7th are a total loss. Onshore winds and junk surf. Wednesday the 8th and Thursday the 9th are clean but tiny – waves around 3ft to 3ft from the ESE with a period of 9 to 10 seconds. It’s surfable but nothing to write home about, and the energy is weak, between 113 and 158. Friday the 10th is even worse with the wind switching onshore.
Now, the one to circle on your calendar is Saturday the 11th. This is the standout. We’ve got a solid 5ft to 5ft of ESE groundswell with a period of 13 seconds – proper long-period energy that brings shape and power. The combined energy is 805, so there’s real weight in the water. The morning has light offshore winds from the NNW, and the afternoon goes cross-off with a gentle breeze. This is your session. The longer period means longer lulls, so it’s easier to get out back, and the waves will be clean and lined up. Best for the intermediate crew.
Sunday the 12th turns ugly again with onshore wind, and Monday the 13th is a weak, tiny day. Tuesday the 14th offers a return to clean conditions with a 5ft to 5ft SSE and SE swell, light offshore in the morning. Good, clean fun – but not a patch on the Saturday.
The middle of the week is small and average. Clean but tiny waves on the 15th and 16th – all under 3ft. The 19th shows a bump to 6ft from the SSE, but with a short, weak period of 7 seconds, it’ll be crumbly and bumpy.
And then, mark Monday the 20th. There’s a massive 7ft to 10ft swell from the SE and ESE. The combined energy is 1748 for the afternoon, which is insane. But here’s the thing – at 10ft, this is deep water for experts only. It’s big, powerful, and with a cross-off wind, it’ll be a heavy challenge. After that, Tuesday the 21st is completely blown out with fresh onshore winds.
So, if you’re picking one day, it has to be Saturday the 11th – clean, strong groundswell with proper shape. The 20th is for the brave and the very experienced. The rest is either flat, small, or messy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Mon 13 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SE 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 213 | 213 | 137 | 81 | 110 | 129 | 98 | 161 | 149 | 149 | 278 | 289 | 439 | 402 | 653 | 447 | 309 | 264 | 180 | 87 | 60 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-on | on | glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | on | on |
High Tide | 6:30AM0.68m | 7:47PM0.61m | 7:58AM0.64m | 9:34PM0.57m | 10:42AM0.67m | 11:21PM0.56m | 12:17PM0.76m | 00:03AM0.56m | 1:12PM0.84m | 00:32AM0.57m | 1:57PM0.89m | 00:58AM0.60m | 2:37PM0.90m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:55AM0.40m | 2:28PM0.25m | 3:08AM0.38m | 3:53PM0.28m | 4:19AM0.32m | 5:19PM0.29m | 5:23AM0.25m | 6:36PM0.28m | 6:19AM0.16m | 7:38PM0.28m | 7:09AM0.08m | 8:28PM0.30m | 7:55AM0.02m | ||||||||
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 | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — |
 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 |
mm | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 4 | 6 | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 13 | 14 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | S 11 | S 10 |
| kJ | 213 | 213 | 193 | 119 | 152 | 136 | 133 | 161 | 149 | 149 | 278 | 289 | 286 | 402 | 653 | 447 | 309 | 264 | 180 | 831 | 573 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 8 | N 4 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 10 | S 6 | ENE 4 | SSE 20 | SSE 19 | SSE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 11 |
| kJ | 74 | 37 | 137 | 81 | 110 | 129 | 98 | 87 | 56 | 22 | 11 | 236 | 439 | 160 | 5 | 2 | 37 | 35 | 133 | 87 | 60 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 13 | ESE 10 | ENE 8 | SSE 13 | ESE 11 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 8 | NE 4 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 14 | S 14 | — | S 15 | SSE 17 | S 15 | SE 15 |
| kJ | 18 | 14 | 34 | 42 | 6 | 59 | 51 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 16 | 16 | — | 5 | 29 | 18 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | NNE 3 | NNW 4 | N 4 | — | — | — | — | S 5 | S 6 | S 7 | S 8 | S 11 | — |
| kJ | 52 | 413 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 14 | 22 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 160 | 408 | 493 | 1190 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 23 | 3 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 3 | 19 |
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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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