Galheta do Norte surf break

Galheta do Norte surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Sul / Brazil

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Galheta do Norte surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Galheta do Norte sea temperature is
20.2° C
(Which is 1.8°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Galheta do Norte this week:

The surf forecast for Galheta do Norte over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 18) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Galheta do Norte in the next 12 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 24) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 19) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Tue 18th Nov)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 23rd Nov)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 24th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Galheta do Norte over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sun night, min 16°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sun night, calm by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the NE by Fri afternoon).

Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sun
23
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
3
3
1
2
2
0
3
3
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
ENE
1.3
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.6
S
1.5
S
1.3
SSE
1.1
SSE
1
S
0.8
S
1.1
SSE
1.7
SSE
1.9
SSE
1.5
S
1.1
S
1
S
0.8
SSE
1.1
ENE
1.4
ENE
0.9
ENE
1.7
S
2
S
Period(s) (?)7671111101011101716141312121277799
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1361262705955453702502421276891358141975235930918312317573450650
Wind
(km/h)
40
SSW
30
SW
20
SW
5
WSW
10
N
10
NE
10
W
5
WSW
15
ENE
5
N
10
ENE
25
ENE
30
NE
25
NNE
40
NE
30
NNE
30
NE
35
NE
25
NNE
20
NE
25
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:20AM
0.46
1:36PM
0.44
1:58AM
0.47
2:06PM
0.44
2:43AM
0.47
2:46PM
0.45
3:32AM
0.48
3:30PM
0.45
4:13AM
0.48
4:09PM
0.46
4:48AM
0.48
4:44PM
0.46
5:22AM
0.48
5:17PM
0.46
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:43AM
0.18
5:54PM
0.17
6:28AM
0.18
6:37PM
0.15
7:11AM
0.19
7:16PM
0.14
7:46AM
0.20
7:48PM
0.14
8:16AM
0.21
8:14PM
0.16
8:42AM
0.24
8:38PM
0.17
9:08AM
0.27
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sun
23
Sunrise-5:11--5:11--5:11--5:11--5:11--5:11--5:09-
Sunset--6:46--6:47--6:49--6:49--6:50--6:51--6:52
rain showers
cloud
cloud
cloud
heavy rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
9---1729--------------
Temp. °C221919191718182222212121212322212322212321
Feels °C (?)211517191718202120222019191816171918182119
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Information about the Galheta do Norte Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Galheta do Norte provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Galheta do Norte can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Galheta do Norte 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 do Norte) 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 do Norte 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Santa Catarina - Sul? If you are looking for accommodation near Galheta do Norte, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Santa Catarina - Sul, consider staying in Laguna which is 8 km (5 miles) away. Other places in and around Santa Catarina - Sul where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Tubarao which is 24 km (15 miles) away, Imbituba, Braco do Norte and Sao Jose.

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