Galheta Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.60° S 48.43° W

Galheta Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 17 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Galheta sea temperature is
17.7°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 17 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, ENE swell with 666 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s 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 Friday (Sep 18) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s 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 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Fri 18th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 21st Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 6AM (Mon 21st Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 59mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Rating
(10 max)
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3
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1
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0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
E
7
0.2
E
11
1.2
SSE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
9
0.2
SSE
13
0.2
SSE
13
2.5
NE
8
3
NE
9
2.5
ENE
10
2.2
ENE
9
1.9
ENE
9
1.8
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.4
ENE
9
0.1
E
13
1.3
S
5
1.1
S
5
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
17
10
281
31
25
17
17
0
0
0
0
606
528
466
295
4
90
70
125
127
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
10
NNW
5
NW
10
NNE
15
NE
20
NE
20
NE
25
NNE
25
N
20
NNE
10
N
5
SW
5
NW
5
S
5
SSW
20
S
20
S
10
SSW
5
NNE
15
N
Wind State
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
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glassy
off
on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
off
High Tide
4:01PM0.62m
5:54AM0.56m
12:38PM0.58m
00:14AM0.34m
12:08PM0.63m
12:09PM0.70m
11:08PM0.53m
12:22PM0.76m
11:34PM0.63m
12:39PM0.81m
11:59PM0.72m
12:59PM0.85m
00:26AM0.80m
Low Tide
9:54PM0.26m
8:52AM0.51m
3:16PM0.57m
10:21PM0.33m
3:55AM0.29m
5:45PM0.44m
4:58AM0.20m
6:01PM0.37m
5:43AM0.12m
6:25PM0.32m
6:21AM0.04m
6:52PM0.27m
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 mm
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
15
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17
17
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25
27
19
21
15
10
16
15
15
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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.

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