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Lat Long: 27.60° S 48.43° W

Galheta Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 04 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Galheta sea temperature is
20.7°C
1.0° 

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


Galheta surf forecast from 5 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 10 Nov, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 9 Nov, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, SSE swell with 462 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 5 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with ENE 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 Thursday (Nov 05) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Galheta in the next 16 days are 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 09) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 08) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 5th Nov)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 9AM (Tue 10th Nov)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 9th Nov)5ft (1.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Wed night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sat night, light winds from the SW by Sun night).

Thursday
5
Friday
6
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
7
1.2
SSE
5
0.6
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.9
SSE
7
0.8
SSE
7
0.6
SSE
7
0.5
SE
7
0.4
SE
10
2.3
S
7
2.4
SSE
8
0.3
SE
9
0.2
ESE
10
1.5
SSE
10
1.5
SSE
10
1.3
SSE
9
1.1
SSE
9
1.1
E
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
96
0
72
36
15
75
68
36
24
24
0
0
13
9
462
446
274
194
62
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
15
S
20
SSE
15
SSW
5
SSE
10
E
10
NNW
10
NNW
5
S
30
S
35
SSW
35
S
15
SSW
15
S
15
SE
10
E
10
NNE
15
NE
20
NE
Wind State
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on
cross-on
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cross
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cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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High Tide
11:03PM0.67m
12:15PM0.71m
11:43PM0.75m
12:19PM0.72m
00:20AM0.81m
12:35PM0.74m
00:57AM0.85m
12:56PM0.74m
1:32AM0.86m
1:21PM0.74m
2:08AM0.86m
1:46PM0.73m
2:42AM0.83m
Low Tide
5:50AM0.15m
6:11PM0.31m
6:28AM0.16m
6:36PM0.24m
7:02AM0.19m
6:59PM0.17m
7:34AM0.23m
7:21PM0.12m
8:02AM0.28m
7:41PM0.09m
8:27AM0.33m
8:02PM0.08m
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Temp °C
20
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18
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Feels °C
19
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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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