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Galheta do Sul Surf Forecast
/ Santa Catarina – Sul (37 surf breaks) /
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Galheta do Sul surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Sul / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Friday 08 May 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Galheta do Sul surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Galheta do Sul sea temperature is
22.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Galheta do Sul this week:
The surf forecast for Galheta do Sul over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Galheta do Sul in the next 16 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sat 9th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sun 10th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 10th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Galheta do Sul over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri night, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Fri 15 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 8 | S 11 | SSW 9 | SSE 16 | S 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | S 12 | |
144 | 90 | 226 | 163 | 589 | 1335 | 2828 | 3311 | 2994 | 2935 | 2702 | 1990 | 1174 | 692 | 486 | 302 | 319 | 1968 | 1090 | 511 | 411 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | on | off | off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | |
High Tide | 10:20PM0.54m | 5:17AM0.46m | 10:56PM0.59m | 6:59AM0.43m | 11:32PM0.62m | 10:30AM0.47m | 00:07AM0.64m | 11:21AM0.53m | 00:40AM0.63m | 12:04PM0.58m | 1:07AM0.59m | 12:45PM0.63m | 1:15AM0.53m | 1:25PM0.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:25AM0.40m | 2:19PM0.14m | 3:36AM0.37m | 3:28PM0.11m | 4:36AM0.32m | 4:32PM0.08m | 5:26AM0.27m | 5:31PM0.06m | 6:09AM0.22m | 6:27PM0.05m | 6:50AM0.17m | 7:23PM0.08m | 7:28AM0.13m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — |
 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:31 |
13 | — | 3 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 19 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 22 |
17 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 22 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 8 | ENE 8 | S 8 | SSE 16 | S 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | S 12 |
 kJ | 144 | 90 | 93 | 94 | 266 | 1335 | 2828 | 3311 | 2994 | 2935 | 2702 | 1990 | 1174 | 692 | 486 | 302 | 319 | 1968 | 1090 | 511 | 411 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | S 8 | ENE 8 | S 11 | ENE 8 | S 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 129 | 74 | 68 | 163 | 73 | 276 | 57 | 39 | 39 | 24 | 26 | 16 | 15 | 28 | 31 | 27 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 12 | SSE 19 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | E 14 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | SE 18 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 |
| kJ | — | 81 | 78 | 72 | 210 | 55 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 21 | 21 | 78 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | — | SSW 8 | NW 2 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 9 | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NE 4 |
| kJ | 25 | — | 226 | 1 | 589 | 611 | — | — | — | — | — | 41 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 16 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
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Information about the Galheta do Sul Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Galheta do Sul 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 Sul can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Galheta do Sul 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 Sul) 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 Sul 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.
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