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
19.3° C
(Which is 2.2°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 Monday (May 25) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Mon 25th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 25th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 25th May)3ft (0.9m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
2
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
E
7
0.8
E
7
1.4
SE
8
1.1
ESE
7
0.9
SSE
16
0.6
ESE
6
0.6
ESE
7
0.5
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
7
0.4
SE
7
1.3
SSE
7
1.1
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
0.7
SE
7
0.5
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
6
0.4
SE
13
0.2
ESE
6
0.2
E
7
0.7
S
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
100
69
223
120
417
29
41
30
22
11
13
147
118
86
47
23
13
45
3
3
17
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
20
S
5
SW
0
WNW
10
NNE
15
N
15
NNW
10
N
10
WSW
15
SSW
25
S
10
SSW
5
WSW
10
ESE
5
WNW
10
NNW
20
NNE
15
NNW
5
SW
5
SE
10
SSW
cross
on
cross
glassy
cross-off
off
off
off
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
glassy
off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
11:52PM0.62m
9:14AM0.61m
11:22PM0.63m
10:46AM0.66m
11:27PM0.65m
11:41AM0.72m
11:50PM0.67m
12:25PM0.77m
00:18AM0.69m
1:05PM0.80m
00:47AM0.70m
1:42PM0.82m
1:16AM0.70m
Low Tide
3:51PM0.24m
4:34AM0.45m
4:45PM0.25m
5:11AM0.37m
5:32PM0.26m
5:45AM0.29m
6:14PM0.27m
6:17AM0.22m
6:54PM0.29m
6:47AM0.16m
7:32PM0.31m
7:16AM0.12m
8:07PM0.33m
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clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
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6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:54
6:54
6:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:28
5:28
5:28
5:27
5:27
5:27
5:27
5
4
2
1
Temp °C
19
19
17
19
19
19
20
20
19
19
18
17
17
18
17
19
19
18
20
20
18
18
17
17
20
20
19
20
20
19
16
14
15
17
17
18
16
17
17
21
21
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
11
0.8
E
7
1.4
SE
8
1.1
ESE
7
0.9
SSE
16
1.5
SSE
14
1.1
SSE
12
1
S
12
0.8
S
11
0.3
ESE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.5
S
10
1.1
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
0.7
SE
7
0.5
ESE
6
0.5
SSE
8
0.6
SSE
8
1.2
SSE
12
1.2
SSE
11
1
SSE
10
Energy kJ
338
64
223
120
417
886
392
289
154
11
13
50
118
86
47
23
41
57
380
319
236
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
E
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.8
S
10
0.9
S
10
0.9
ESE
6
0.6
ESE
6
0.6
ESE
7
0.5
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
8
0.1
NE
5
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
9
0.4
ESE
6
0.5
NE
4
0.4
NE
4
0.4
NE
4
0.1
NE
4
Energy kJ
100
67
125
151
57
29
34
30
22
1
6
7
32
32
16
16
13
9
6
4
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ENE
7
0.6
E
7
0.4
SE
18
0.8
S
9
0.4
NE
6
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
12
0.4
NE
4
0.1
E
8
0.1
NE
5
0.1
E
11
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
E
7
0.1
SE
12
0.4
SE
13
0.2
ESE
6
0.2
E
7
0.1
NE
7
Energy kJ
69
32
84
113
8
3
3
7
1
1
2
6
6
6
4
6
45
3
3
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
6
1.5
S
11
0.4
NE
6
0.7
ENE
6
0.7
NNE
4
0.8
S
4
1.5
S
11
1.6
SSE
7
1.3
SSE
7
0.4
NNW
3
0.8
NNE
4
0.5
N
4
0.7
S
4
Energy kJ
52
516
8
41
15
22
496
252
147
3
19
7
17
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
1
19
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
10
23
3
1
23
0
8
75
0
1
23
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Florianópolis
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
3
4
2
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
4
9
9
8
7
7
6
6
9
8
9
5
5
4
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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