Galheta surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Florianópolis / Brazil

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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
24.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Wednesday (Apr 29) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Wed 29th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 7s
Best Surf12AM (Wed 29th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 7s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 2nd May)5ft (1.6m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
7
0.7
S
6
0.5
ENE
6
0.5
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.7
S
6
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.5
E
8
0.6
ENE
7
0.6
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.5
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
ESE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
12
33
24
26
17
18
30
19
19
29
43
36
34
50
65
90
49
58
54
51
31
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
10
SW
10
NNW
25
NNW
10
NW
5
WNW
10
SE
20
SSE
15
SSE
5
SSE
5
SW
0
SW
10
ENE
5
NW
10
SSW
10
SE
5
NE
10
N
10
NW
5
W
10
WSW
on
cross-on
off
off
cross-off
glassy
on
on
on
on
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
glassy
off
off
glassy
cross
High Tide
00:39AM0.74m
10:34AM0.60m
00:34AM0.72m
11:21AM0.69m
00:28AM0.73m
11:59AM0.77m
00:37AM0.75m
12:36PM0.82m
00:56AM0.76m
1:11PM0.85m
1:17AM0.76m
1:46PM0.86m
1:40AM0.75m
Low Tide
4:42PM0.18m
5:45AM0.45m
5:30PM0.15m
6:07AM0.38m
6:10PM0.13m
6:30AM0.31m
6:45PM0.14m
6:53AM0.24m
7:16PM0.17m
7:15AM0.18m
7:45PM0.21m
7:35AM0.14m
8:12PM0.25m
7:55AM0.11m
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
light rain
cloud
heavy rain
heavy rain
light rain
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6:35
6:35
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:39
6:39
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5:46
5:45
5:45
5:44
5:43
5:43
5:42
5:40
1
1
12
34
3
Temp °C
24
22
23
23
22
23
23
20
19
20
19
21
22
21
21
22
22
23
22
22
21
24
23
23
22
23
24
24
19
18
19
20
22
22
23
21
23
25
23
25
25
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NE
5
0.5
ENE
6
0.5
ENE
6
0.5
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.5
N
4
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
1.6
S
11
1.5
S
14
1.5
S
13
1.5
S
13
1.4
S
12
1.3
S
12
1.1
S
11
0.8
S
10
1
S
10
0.8
S
11
0.7
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
5
0.8
S
12
Energy kJ
22
20
24
26
17
8
19
19
599
869
796
715
565
449
269
125
206
155
42
22
193
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
5
0.3
S
9
0.3
S
8
0.4
ENE
7
0.2
NNE
4
0.4
ENE
8
0.5
SSE
15
0.5
E
8
0.6
ENE
7
0.6
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.5
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.5
E
7
0.5
E
11
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
12
0.7
NE
5
Energy kJ
47
47
14
14
12
18
1
19
126
29
43
36
34
50
65
90
28
58
98
102
28
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
7
0.2
ESE
7
0.4
S
9
0.2
S
5
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
S
6
0.2
SSE
10
0.4
ENE
8
0.1
SE
10
0.3
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ENE
7
0.3
ENE
6
0.1
SE
13
0.5
E
10
0.4
ENE
7
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
ESE
10
Energy kJ
12
5
26
2
8
2
11
19
4
17
24
26
15
8
7
49
20
54
51
31
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
2
0.7
S
6
0.6
N
3
0.8
NNW
4
0.7
NNW
4
0.7
S
6
1.6
S
9
0.4
SE
4
0.4
SSE
4
0.4
SSE
4
0.7
ENE
7
0.8
NE
7
0.3
N
2
0.7
NNW
4
Energy kJ
1
33
7
20
17
30
417
6
6
5
47
57
1
12
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
35
1
8
38
63
196
87
27
3
19
0
0
0
0
10
23
0
0
0
0
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Florianópolis
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
4
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
4
2
4
2
2
3
2
1
2
1
2
1
3
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
8
5
6
5
5
5
9
6
9
7
5
5
6
6
5
5
4
4
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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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