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Lat Long: 27.60° S 48.43° W

Galheta Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 04 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Galheta sea temperature is
18.5°C
1.6° 

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


Galheta surf forecast from 5 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 11 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 11 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, SE swell with 652 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 5 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Monday (Oct 05) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m 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 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 11) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 8s period and expected on Monday (Oct 05) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Mon 5th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 9AM (Sun 11th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 11th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue night, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
5
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
10
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
10
1.3
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.1
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.2
E
7
1.1
E
7
1.2
E
7
1
E
7
0.9
ESE
7
1
E
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
1.1
SE
10
1.4
SE
10
1.5
SE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
92
211
159
153
190
223
221
152
124
142
108
89
99
70
56
61
204
361
375
Wind (km/h)
15
S
15
S
5
SSE
0
SSE
5
SSE
5
ESE
5
ENE
5
NE
10
ENE
10
NE
15
N
20
NNE
5
NW
5
NNW
5
ENE
10
NNW
15
NNW
5
N
10
S
Wind State
cross-on
on
on
glassy
on
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
off
glassy
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
11:38PM0.46m
12:44PM0.83m
11:22PM0.56m
1:00PM0.82m
11:37PM0.67m
1:04PM0.81m
00:04AM0.77m
1:07PM0.80m
00:35AM0.84m
1:18PM0.79m
1:08AM0.89m
1:33PM0.78m
1:41AM0.90m
Low Tide
9:01PM0.44m
4:46AM0.16m
6:11PM0.41m
5:38AM0.08m
6:31PM0.37m
6:20AM0.04m
6:53PM0.33m
6:57AM0.03m
7:14PM0.28m
7:29AM0.05m
7:33PM0.23m
7:57AM0.11m
7:48PM0.19m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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28
20
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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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