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Galheta do Norte Surf Forecast
/ Santa Catarina – Sul (37 surf breaks) /
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Galheta do Norte surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Sul / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Sunday 17 May 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
20.8° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Galheta do Norte this week:
The surf forecast for Galheta do Norte over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Galheta do Norte in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 19th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Wed 20th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Thu 21st May) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Galheta do Norte over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 7 | SSE 17 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 14 | S 14 | SSE 14 | S 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | |
173 | 131 | 67 | 136 | 73 | 474 | 1694 | 2387 | 1155 | 659 | 1091 | 3710 | 2725 | 3717 | 2140 | 1705 | 1535 | 1211 | 980 | 609 | 444 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | |
High Tide | 4:44PM0.53m | 4:27AM0.45m | 5:24PM0.52m | 4:58AM0.45m | 6:10PM0.49m | 5:29AM0.44m | 7:24PM0.47m | 6:08AM0.44m | 8:34PM0.45m | 7:20AM0.43m | 9:16PM0.44m | 8:30AM0.43m | 10:01PM0.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:53PM0.25m | 8:38AM0.15m | 9:43PM0.30m | 9:16AM0.18m | 11:06PM0.34m | 10:36AM0.20m | 00:04AM0.36m | 11:51AM0.22m | 8:38PM0.43m | 12:45PM0.23m | 8:24PM0.42m | 1:56PM0.25m | 8:25PM0.42m | ||||||||
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 | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — |
 | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:28 | — |
— | 1 | 22 | 10 | 9 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 |
18 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | S 7 | SSE 17 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 14 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 |
 kJ | 173 | 131 | 67 | 136 | 47 | 303 | 1694 | 2387 | 1155 | 659 | 1091 | 2687 | 2725 | 2540 | 2140 | 1705 | 1535 | 1211 | 980 | 609 | 444 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | SSE 16 | S 9 | S 9 | SE 15 | S 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | E 6 | E 6 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 25 | 43 | 40 | 56 | 88 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 64 | 89 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 4 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | S 12 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 1 | 41 | 34 | 11 | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 2 | S 5 | — | S 6 | S 7 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | S 14 | — | S 14 | — | — | — | — | — | E 6 | E 6 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 11 | — | 73 | 474 | 1520 | — | — | — | — | 3710 | — | 3717 | — | — | — | — | — | 96 | 144 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 26 | 4 | 39 | 39 | 4 | 4 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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 16 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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