Galheta Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Galheta over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, it’s a slow start. The first few days are pretty much a write-off, with no surf to speak of through Friday and Saturday. We’re looking at a gap of a couple of days with nothing rideable. The water temp is sitting at 66°, which is about average for this time of year – nothing unusual there.

The first real glimmer of hope comes in on Saturday morning, August 1st. We’ve got a small, weak swell from the ENE at 4 ft, but the period is a short 6 seconds, so it won’t have much push. The wind is light offshore from the NNW, which will keep the surface clean. It’s surfable, but very ordinary – the energy is meek at just 97. It’s a session for a longboard and low expectations.

Then things get more interesting. The standout of the whole forecast is definitely Wednesday morning, August 5th. It’s still small, with a 3 ft swell from the ENE, but the period stretches to 8 seconds, giving it a bit more shape. The real magic is the wind – glassy conditions from the SW. That’s about as clean as it gets. The combined energy hits 116 (moderate), and for a small wave, it’ll be the most fun you’ll have all week. It’s a morning for a smooth, grovelly board.

Thursday morning, August 6th, is also worth a paddle. Another 3 ft ENE swell at 8 seconds, with glassy conditions from the NNW. The energy is a solid 102 (moderate). It’s consistent, clean, and will offer some fun little runners. The crowds are noted as “sometimes,” so you might have a few friends out, but it won’t be a zoo.

Looking further out, Friday morning, August 7th, brings a small shift. A 2 ft SSE swell rolls in with a 10-second period, which is a nice long pulse. The energy jumps to 154 (moderate), and it’s completely glassy with zero wind. This is a promising longer-range call – the longer period will give the waves more push and better shape, but it’s small enough that it won’t be too tricky. Keep an eye on it.

After that, it’s a bit of a mixed bag with onshore winds and choppy conditions creeping in, especially through the second week. The swell hangs around at small sizes, but the wind just doesn’t play ball. Sunday morning, August 9th, has a clean 2 ft SE swell with a moderate offshore, but it’s tiny. The energy is only 76 (weak), so it’s a last-resort kind of session.

The second week fades out with poor conditions and no real standouts. The long-range stuff on August 13th shows a 1 ft SSE swell with a very long 17-second period, but it’s cross-onshore and lumpy, so it’s not worth getting excited about. The energy is 118 (moderate), but the wind ruins it.

So, bottom line: the best window is Wednesday morning, August 5th, with glassy conditions and a clean little swell. Friday morning, August 7th is a promising call for a longer-period pulse. The rest is mostly small and sloppy, so pick your moments.

Rusty.

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