Galheta do Sul surf break

Galheta do Sul surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Sul / Brazil

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Tuesday 24 Mar 2026 -03
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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
24.8° 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 Wednesday (Mar 25) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s is also forecast. 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Wed 25th Mar)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 27th Mar)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sat 28th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Galheta do Sul over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Tue
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
2
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
S
0.5
S
0.6
E
1
S
0.9
S
0.7
S
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.4
NE
1.4
ENE
1.6
NE
1.1
NE
1.2
NE
0.4
SSE
0.4
S
0.5
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.4
ENE
Period(s) (?)11109109977776766661110777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)415255183133747896146177110173155182961064032261618
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSW
15
WSW
10
WSW
10
E
10
NNE
10
NNE
20
ENE
15
NNE
15
NNE
30
NE
30
NNE
25
NNE
35
NE
25
NNE
10
NNE
15
NE
5
SW
20
WSW
25
SSW
15
S
15
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crossglasscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:06PM
0.47
11:09PM
0.60
11:41AM
0.24
12:01AM
0.66
12:04PM
0.29
12:43AM
0.70
12:22PM
0.34
1:19AM
0.70
12:25PM
0.40
1:47AM
0.68
11:46AM
0.47
2:05AM
0.64
11:54AM
0.56
1:54AM
0.60
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:16PM
0.43
8:37AM
0.16
1:49PM
0.22
9:07AM
0.21
3:29PM
0.18
9:36AM
0.28
4:49PM
0.12
9:32AM
0.37
5:45PM
0.06
6:49AM
0.35
6:30PM
0.02
7:07AM
0.30
7:08PM
0.01
7:31AM
0.26
Tue
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Sunrise--6:20--6:20--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:24
Sunset6:22--6:20--6:19--6:17--6:16--6:15--6:15--
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
Rain (mm)
-------------------5-
Temp. °C252325252525262526262527262427272625252325
Feels °C (?)262428272826272726262526242327282824252324
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Santa Catarina - Sul? If you are looking for accommodation near Galheta do Sul, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Santa Catarina - Sul, consider staying in Laguna which is 10 km (6 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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