Galheta Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let me have a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.

It’s a pretty slow start out there, I won’t lie to you. The first week or so is pretty grim, with barely a ripple worth paddling for. We’ve got a big gap from now through most of the coming days where there’s just nothing doing. The ocean’s been flat and sleepy, and the few tiny waves that show up are too small and weak to bother with. You’re looking at a solid stretch of quiet conditions before things finally start waking up.

Things begin to stir a little on Wednesday the 22nd. We get a small bump of swell, around 4 ft from the ENE with a short, windswally period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is weak (185), but the morning session has glassy conditions with a touch of rain. It’s not pretty, but it’s the first sign of life. The break here is Galheta - it’s a fairly consistent spot for intermediates, exposed to the SSE. Water temp right now is 61°F, which is much colder than normal for this time of year (over 5° colder), so you’ll want a thick suit.

A few more small windows pop up on Friday the 24th morning, with 3 ft SSE swell at 8 seconds (128 combined energy) and glassy conditions. Again, not epic, but a chance to get wet with clean waves. The next real standout doesn’t arrive until Tuesday the 28th morning. That’s when we get a nice pulse of 2 ft SE groundswell with a very long period of 14 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 291, and we’ve got clean, gentle offshore wind from the N. That’s proper quality - the long period means better-shaped waves with more punch, and the offshore breeze will keep them clean. It’s a morning worth clearing the schedule for.

But the true highlight of the whole outlook is Thursday the 30th morning. This is the one. Galheta will see a solid 4 ft swell from the SSE with a long period of 11 seconds. The combined energy is strong at 584, and with glassy conditions from a light WSW wind, this is going to be very clean, well-formed surf. The swell direction lines up well with the optimum SSE direction for the spot. This is the best on offer - a real gem in an otherwise pretty quiet forecast.

After that, Friday the 31st morning has 5 ft from the ESE with a moderate offshore NW wind at 15 mph, and Saturday August 1st morning has 5 ft from the E with a clean offshore N wind. Both are rideable, but not as sweet as that Thursday session.

So, if you’re looking to get the best waves, keep your eye on the morning of Thursday the 30th. That’s the standout.

Rusty.

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