Galheta Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.60° S 48.43° W

Galheta Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Galheta sea temperature is
18.5° C
0.2° 

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


Galheta surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, SSE swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, SSE swell with 1,220 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s 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 (Aug 06) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s 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 2.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 6th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf12PM (Wed 12th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 12s
Most Powerful12PM (Wed 12th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat night, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
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0
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0
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0
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1.5
S
8
1.9
S
10
1.9
S
14
1.7
S
13
1.5
S
13
0.1
E
15
2.4
S
9
0.1
E
13
0.5
ENE
8
0.1
E
13
0.5
ENE
8
2
S
12
1.9
S
12
0.3
ENE
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
47
58
77
85
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
0
4
35
3
39
0
0
11
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
10
NNW
15
N
10
N
10
SW
20
SSE
10
SE
15
N
15
N
25
S
25
S
20
S
15
SSW
20
S
20
SSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
20
S
10
SSW
Wind State
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off
off
off
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on
on
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off
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
High Tide
7:28AM0.62m
7:29PM0.47m
12:12PM0.70m
00:07AM0.47m
12:55PM0.81m
00:14AM0.52m
1:31PM0.88m
00:26AM0.58m
2:02PM0.91m
00:47AM0.66m
2:26PM0.90m
1:13AM0.74m
Low Tide
2:28AM0.37m
4:05PM0.39m
10:22PM0.44m
3:59AM0.31m
5:47PM0.36m
5:14AM0.22m
6:51PM0.33m
6:12AM0.12m
7:35PM0.32m
7:01AM0.03m
8:09PM0.33m
7:44AM-0.04m
8:38PM0.35m
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Temp °C
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17
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Feels °C
21
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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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