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Galheta Surf Forecast
/ Santa Catarina – Florianópolis (24 surf breaks) /
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Galheta surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Florianópolis / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Thursday 14 May 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
21.5° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 Sunday (May 17) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Galheta in the next 16 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sun 17th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 17th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Mon 18th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Galheta over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ENE 9 | ESE 14 | S 4 | S 4 | SE 13 | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | ENE 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 15 | SSE 16 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | S 13 | |
26 | 18 | 29 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 25 | 40 | 29 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 26 | 71 | 52 | 21 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 1:06AM0.75m | 1:23PM0.90m | 1:29AM0.70m | 2:06PM0.91m | 1:51AM0.65m | 2:50PM0.88m | 2:13AM0.63m | 3:35PM0.83m | 2:37AM0.62m | 4:23PM0.75m | 3:03AM0.63m | 5:16PM0.67m | 9:52PM0.68m | 3:36AM0.64m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:25PM0.10m | 7:29AM0.16m | 8:18PM0.16m | 8:05AM0.12m | 9:13PM0.25m | 8:40AM0.10m | 10:09PM0.36m | 9:16AM0.10m | 11:08PM0.46m | 10:00AM0.11m | 00:09AM0.54m | 11:02AM0.14m | 7:20PM0.64m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 |
 | 5:32 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | 5:30 |
— | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 |
18 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 10 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | NE 5 | E 15 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 |
 kJ | 956 | 668 | 538 | 329 | 254 | 274 | 269 | 227 | 174 | 130 | 94 | 4 | 4 | 26 | 899 | 2938 | 1554 | 806 | 653 | 2308 | 2293 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | ENE 6 | E 5 | NE 5 | E 6 | — | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 26 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 25 | 40 | 29 | 14 | 3 | — | — | 71 | 52 | 21 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | E 5 | — | — | — | SE 7 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | — | — | NE 7 |
| kJ | 18 | 18 | 19 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | — | — | — | 60 | — | 11 | 10 | — | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 4 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | S 3 | S 6 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | — | — | — | ESE 6 | S 14 | S 13 |
| kJ | — | — | 29 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 7 | 365 | 1319 | 798 | 208 | — | — | — | 4 | 2931 | 3087 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 10 | 23 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 3 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 19 | 10 |
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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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