Surf Forecasts:
Galheta surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, ENE swell with 344 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 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-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) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Mon 21st Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Galheta over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's break down what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, this stretch is a tough nut to crack. We’re looking at a whole lot of flatness and ordinary conditions before anything decent shows its face. From now through the 20th of September, it’s a write-off. We’re talking days of tiny, weak swell, onshore winds, and just poor surf all around. You’d be better off waxing your board and staring at the wall.
There’s a flicker of hope on the morning of Monday the 21st of September. Galheta wakes up with a clean, glassy feel. Swell picks up to 5ft from the ENE, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 330, and with the wind going glassy off the SW, it’ll be as clean as it gets around here. This is the standout – a proper morning session. After that, it drops off again. The afternoon turns marginal with a cross-shore breeze, and the following days return to small, unremarkable waves and iffy wind.
The water is sitting at 64°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a decent wetsuit.
For a spot like Galheta that’s fairly consistent, this is a disappointing run. But that Monday morning window is a true gem for the patient surfer. If you can wait it out, it’ll be worth the drive.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 52mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 11 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 8 | SSE 13 | SSE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 162 | 78 | 39 | 39 | 28 | 27 | 16 | 9 | 31 | 31 | 24 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 330 | 286 | 240 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 3:28PM0.70m | 4:13AM0.74m | 3:46PM0.67m | 4:55AM0.65m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:06PM0.18m | 9:14AM0.40m | 9:29PM0.20m | 9:12AM0.46m | 9:54PM0.26m | 8:52AM0.51m | 3:16PM0.57m | 10:21PM0.33m | 3:55AM0.29m | 5:45PM0.44m | 4:58AM0.20m | 6:01PM0.37m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 11 | 17 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | — | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 27 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SE 8 | S 8 | E 7 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ENE 7 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | ENE 8 | S 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 130 | 78 | 206 | 39 | 510 | 185 | 118 | 265 | 209 | 154 | 192 | 57 | 26 | 52 | 534 | 25 | 488 | 330 | 286 | 240 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | SSE 15 | E 8 | E 7 | S 11 | E 7 | E 10 | E 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 12 | — | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 |
| kJ | 44 | 54 | 39 | 42 | 28 | 27 | 89 | 9 | 30 | 24 | 88 | 17 | 33 | 46 | 26 | — | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | S 10 | S 11 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 12 | E 7 | E 11 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 8 | — | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 |
| kJ | 48 | 77 | 91 | 10 | 9 | 48 | 16 | 9 | 31 | 31 | 24 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | S 7 | — | S 9 | — | — | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 6 | — | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | — | NE 8 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 162 | 85 | — | 263 | — | — | — | 6 | 12 | 60 | — | 295 | 406 | 506 | — | 647 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 35 | 3 | 1 | 87 | 10 | 1 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 65 | 65 | 13 | 8 | 58 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
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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).
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