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Galinhas Harbour surfForecast / Pernambuco / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Thursday 23 Apr 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Galinhas Harbour surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Galinhas Harbour sea temperature is
29.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Galinhas Harbour this week:
The surf forecast for Galinhas Harbour over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 25) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Galinhas Harbour in the next 16 days are 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 11s period and expected on Monday (Apr 27) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 25th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 25th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Galinhas Harbour over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 60mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thu 30 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | |
207 | 208 | 176 | 133 | 135 | 135 | 236 | 153 | 118 | 108 | 199 | 138 | 135 | 193 | 188 | 178 | 199 | 204 | 344 | 405 | 210 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | |
High Tide | 9:39PM1.62m | 10:00AM1.73m | 11:07PM1.64m | 11:23AM1.79m | 00:17AM1.74m | 12:28PM1.89m | 1:08AM1.86m | 1:19PM2.00m | 1:49AM1.96m | 2:00PM2.07m | 2:24AM2.04m | 2:37PM2.11m | 2:56AM2.09m | 3:11PM2.12m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:51AM0.76m | 4:49PM0.54m | 5:18AM0.72m | 6:02PM0.47m | 6:23AM0.61m | 6:56PM0.39m | 7:12AM0.49m | 7:39PM0.32m | 7:53AM0.39m | 8:15PM0.26m | 8:29AM0.30m | 8:48PM0.23m | 9:03AM0.23m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — |
 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 |
14 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 6 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 3 | |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | SE 15 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 13 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 12 | ESE 7 | NE 15 | NE 7 | NE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 17 | SE 16 | SE 10 |
 kJ | 2 | 9 | 176 | 133 | 135 | 27 | 177 | 153 | 118 | 108 | 115 | 27 | 135 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 35 | 60 | 12 | 10 | 102 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 8 | SE 15 | SSE 14 | SE 13 | S 17 | SE 12 | SSE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | N 11 | SSE 11 | S 10 | N 14 | N 13 | SE 18 | SE 18 | N 12 | S 20 | S 18 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 8 | 19 | 28 | 23 | 23 | 41 | 44 | 43 | 37 | 2 | 12 | 19 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 3 | 8 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 18 | S 17 | SSE 16 | SE 12 | NE 7 | NE 7 | N 11 | — | N 12 | NNE 15 | NNE 14 | NNE 8 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | SSE 16 | SE 16 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 51 | 24 | 23 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | 42 | 38 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 25 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | ESE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | — | SE 7 | ESE 7 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 207 | 208 | — | — | — | 135 | 236 | — | — | — | 199 | 138 | — | 193 | 188 | 178 | 199 | 204 | 344 | 405 | 210 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 172 | 273 | 1432 | 1 | 172 | 313 | 172 | 237 | 370 | 172 | 172 | 253 | 172 | 237 | 656 | 370 | 237 | 1342 | 172 | 775 | 722 |
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Information about the Galinhas Harbour Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Galinhas Harbour provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Galinhas Harbour can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Galinhas Harbour 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 (Galinhas Harbour) 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 Galinhas Harbour 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.
Galinhas Harbour is 13 km (8 miles) from Ipojuca. If you plan a holiday in Pernambuco, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ipojuca. Ipojuca has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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