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
15.6° C
(Which is 2.7°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 Sunday (Aug 17) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 20) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 20) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sun 17th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf 9PM (Wed 20th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 6PM (Wed 20th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the NNE by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Wed morning, calm by Thu morning).

Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.8
SSE
1.2
E
1.6
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.7
ENE
2.1
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.5
E
1.4
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.8
NE
1.1
ENE
1.1
E
1.2
E
1.3
E
2.5
S
Period(s) (?)12111111106677899999998998
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)3232531772261692823522653263816396003933333027682091933005061949
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNE
15
NE
10
WSW
5
NNE
25
ENE
30
NE
30
NNE
40
NE
45
NNE
40
NE
35
NE
10
SW
5
ESE
15
E
15
NNE
10
WSW
10
SSE
5
W
30
SW
35
SW
30
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscrossglasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:24AM
0.37
2:19PM
0.39
9:40PM
0.34
3:21PM
0.42
12:12AM
0.34
3:48PM
0.44
1:05AM
0.37
4:01PM
0.46
1:46AM
0.41
4:05PM
0.47
2:34AM
0.45
4:13PM
0.48
3:23AM
0.49
4:27PM
0.49
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:26PM
0.30
4:11AM
0.21
5:10PM
0.28
4:57AM
0.16
5:56PM
0.27
5:45AM
0.13
6:39PM
0.25
6:36AM
0.10
7:14PM
0.23
7:18AM
0.09
7:42PM
0.22
7:52AM
0.09
8:07PM
0.21
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunrise6:45--6:43--6:43--6:41--6:41--6:39--6:39--
Sunset-5:52--5:52--5:53--5:54--5:54--5:55--5:55-
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Rain (mm)
--------------22-2-68
Temp. °C181817171817191918192121181817181718141312
Feels °C (?)161716151513131213131622191616191819876
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Santa Catarina - Sul

  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Galheta do Norte (calm at Urussanga wx 51 km from Galheta do Norte). 1.3m 12s groundswell from the SSE with a 1.3m 5s windswell from the NE. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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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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