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Lat Long: 27.60° S 48.43° W

Galheta Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 23 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Galheta sea temperature is
19.3°C
1.8° 

Galheta surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Galheta surf forecast from 24 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 30 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 27 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, SSE swell with 277 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 24 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s 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 Saturday (Oct 24) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period. 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 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Monday (Oct 26) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 24th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf 9AM (Fri 30th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 27th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sat night, fresh winds from the S by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed night).

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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SE
10
0.8
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0.7
SE
9
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ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
1.9
S
6
0.5
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0.6
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
170
133
83
99
65
255
29
32
21
26
0
277
112
77
87
60
64
51
41
47
Wind (km/h)
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N
15
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15
NNW
20
N
10
SSW
25
S
25
S
10
SW
25
SSW
35
S
15
SSW
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SSW
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ENE
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NNW
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NE
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SE
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ENE
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Wind State
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High Tide
00:34AM0.86m
1:10PM0.83m
1:09AM0.91m
1:33PM0.80m
1:46AM0.93m
1:56PM0.75m
2:25AM0.92m
2:19PM0.69m
3:06AM0.88m
2:41PM0.65m
3:51AM0.80m
3:04PM0.62m
Low Tide
6:51PM0.20m
7:10AM0.03m
7:23PM0.16m
7:53AM0.07m
7:54PM0.14m
8:38AM0.14m
8:24PM0.13m
9:26AM0.25m
8:50PM0.13m
10:23AM0.36m
9:08PM0.14m
11:36AM0.48m
8:58PM0.17m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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