Surf Forecasts:
Galheta surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, ESE swell with 569 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 21s period with SE 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 21s 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 1.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 21s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Galheta over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks at Galheta.
Right now, the water is sitting at 62°, which is a solid 4° colder than what we’d normally expect for this time of year. That’s a notable chill, so you’ll want a good thick wetsuit.
We’ve got a slow start, with nothing really worth paddling out for until Monday the 6th of July. The weekend beforehand is pretty flat and ordinary, so save your energy.
Monday morning the 6th of July is where things kick off. We’ve got a clean 4ft SSE swell pushing in, with a moderate offshore breeze from the north and a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (374), and conditions are looking good. This is a solid, fun size for an intermediate, with clean lines.
The real standout, though, is Saturday the 11th of July. The morning session is looking prime. Expect a clean 4ft ESE groundswell, with a very long period of 13 seconds. That long period means proper energy, longer lulls, and well-shaped waves. The wind is light offshore from the NNW, right in the optimum direction for this break. The combined energy is strong (595), and the forecast says *very good surf conditions*. This is the one to circle on the calendar. Sunday the 12th of July also has a glassy afternoon with 3ft of that same ESE swell and a very long 13-second period, combined energy a strong 522. That’s a close second.
Now, a heads up. From the 14th of July onwards, the swell really starts to pump, but it gets too big for Galheta. We’re looking at 8ft to 10ft SSE swell through the 14th, 15th, and 16th. The wind is favourable, but that size is strictly for experts only. If you’re not solid in that range, sit this one out.
Things settle back down to a more manageable 6ft SE groundswell on Friday the 17th of July, with clean offshore winds again. That’s a good option for the following week, with moderate combined energy (868). The 18th and 19th of July are smaller but still fun, with clean conditions.
Overall, the best bet is Saturday the 11th of July. That’s your standout.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | SE 21 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 47 | 110 | 346 | 250 | 213 | 188 | 168 | 79 | 136 | 100 | 140 | 131 | 133 | 100 | 103 | 196 | 485 | 569 | 484 | 395 | 288 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-on | on | cross-on | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 5:49PM0.71m | 5:29AM0.73m | 6:41PM0.66m | 6:30AM0.68m | 7:47PM0.61m | 7:58AM0.64m | 9:34PM0.57m | 10:42AM0.67m | 11:21PM0.56m | 12:17PM0.76m | 00:03AM0.56m | 1:12PM0.84m | 00:32AM0.57m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:45AM0.41m | 1:11PM0.20m | 1:55AM0.40m | 2:28PM0.25m | 3:08AM0.38m | 3:53PM0.28m | 4:19AM0.32m | 5:19PM0.29m | 5:23AM0.25m | 6:36PM0.28m | 6:19AM0.16m | 7:38PM0.28m | 7:09AM0.08m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 |
 | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | 5:34 |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | S 12 | S 12 |
| kJ | 705 | 451 | 346 | 250 | 213 | 188 | 198 | 114 | 173 | 220 | 140 | 131 | 133 | 100 | 103 | 196 | 485 | 569 | 484 | 425 | 404 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | ENE 9 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 8 | NNE 4 | ESE 14 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 14 | ESE 13 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 47 | 34 | 178 | 104 | 74 | 37 | 168 | 79 | 136 | 100 | 130 | 64 | 39 | 22 | 7 | 116 | 12 | 9 | 198 | 395 | 75 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 23 | SE 21 | ENE 9 | S 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 13 | ESE 10 | ENE 8 | ESE 11 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | E 16 | SSW 8 | NE 4 | S 18 | SSE 16 | S 5 | — | ESE 12 |
| kJ | 11 | 110 | 28 | 24 | 14 | 14 | 34 | 42 | 7 | 43 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 5 | 6 | 26 | 5 | — | 288 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 2 | NNW 3 | N 4 | S 5 | S 7 | — | — | — | N 6 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | N 4 | N 4 | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | NNE 4 | NNE 6 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 3 | 12 | 76 | 276 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 28 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 26 | 104 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 23 | 3 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 65 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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