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Galheta do Sul surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Sul / Brazil
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Galheta do Sul this week:
The surf forecast for Galheta do Sul over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 18) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s 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 12 days are 2.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 22) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (May 20) at 12AM.
Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sun 18th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 22nd May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
Most Powerful | 6PM (Thu 22nd May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Galheta do Sul over the next 12 days.
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Period(s) (?) | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 14 |
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Energy (?) | 244 | 128 | 120 | 104 | 75 | 73 | 79 | 163 | 179 | 441 | 803 | 1613 | 1581 | 995 | 1419 | 1110 | 703 | 522 | 337 | 238 | 452 | 396 | 169 | 120 | 114 | 117 | 129 | 181 | 173 | 109 | 122 | 96 | 94 | 96 | 141 | 1063 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:46PM 0.57 | 4:52AM 0.47 | 10:37PM 0.62 | 6:01AM 0.44 | 11:23PM 0.65 | 8:23AM 10:16AM 0.43 0.43 | 12:06AM 0.65 | 11:15AM 0.49 | 12:45AM 0.63 | 12:02PM 0.55 | 1:17AM 0.56 | 12:45PM 0.60 | 1:18AM 0.48 | 1:27PM 0.64 | 12:35AM 0.43 | 2:05PM 0.65 | 12:35AM 0.43 | 2:39PM 0.64 | 12:52AM 0.46 | 3:06PM 0.60 | 6:15PM 1:18AM 0.61 0.51 | 3:35PM 0.55 | 7:44PM 1:51AM 0.59 0.55 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:37PM 0.12 | 1:57AM 0.39 | 1:48PM 0.11 | 3:09AM 0.38 | 2:58PM 0.09 | 4:14AM 9:03AM 0.34 0.43 | 4:06PM 0.07 | 5:08AM 0.30 | 5:10PM 0.07 | 5:54AM 0.25 | 6:12PM 0.08 | 6:34AM 0.20 | 7:10PM 0.11 | 7:11AM 0.15 | 8:05PM 0.18 | 7:48AM 0.10 | 8:58PM 0.26 | 8:25AM 0.06 | 9:46PM 0.34 | 9:04AM 0.04 | 4:25PM 0.59 | 10:31PM 0.42 | 9:46AM 0.03 | 4:53PM 0.54 | 11:11PM 0.48 | |||||||||||
Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - |
Sunset | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 3 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 19 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 8 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Temp. °C | 27 | 28 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C (?) | 25 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 66mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sat night, calm by Sun night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. |
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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 12 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.