Surf Forecasts:
Galinhas Harbour surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, ESE swell with 302 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with ESE swell.
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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s is also forecast. 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 9s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Galinhas Harbour over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 94 | 135 | 102 | 68 | 77 | 102 | 77 | 78 | 66 | 56 | 56 | 90 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 137 | 131 | 161 | 302 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 1:47AM1.72m | 2:20PM1.72m | 2:30AM1.84m | 2:59PM1.82m | 3:07AM1.96m | 3:33PM1.92m | 3:42AM2.07m | 4:06PM1.99m | 4:15AM2.16m | 4:38PM2.04m | 4:48AM2.21m | 5:11PM2.07m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:08AM0.47m | 8:23PM0.54m | 8:48AM0.37m | 9:00PM0.44m | 9:25AM0.27m | 9:34PM0.36m | 9:59AM0.21m | 10:07PM0.31m | 10:32AM0.17m | 10:39PM0.28m | 11:04AM0.16m | 11:10PM0.28m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — |
mm | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 11 |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 15 | ESE 7 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | ESE 6 | SSE 11 | SSE 13 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SSE 8 | ESE 7 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 86 | 84 | 4 | 68 | 13 | 24 | 20 | 60 | 66 | 56 | 51 | 66 | 75 | 70 | 7 | 96 | 35 | 15 | 214 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | E 15 | N 9 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SSE 16 | SE 15 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 12 | N 8 | N 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 15 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | SSE 12 |
| kJ | 8 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 25 | 54 | 24 | 23 | 56 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 16 | 13 | 42 | 17 | 17 | 14 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | — | SE 15 | S 12 | S 18 | SE 13 | N 8 | SE 12 | N 8 | SE 9 | E 12 | S 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 14 | NE 9 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 8 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 21 | 3 | 32 | 15 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | — | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | — | — | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 94 | 135 | 102 | — | 77 | 102 | 77 | 78 | 55 | — | 56 | 90 | — | — | 70 | 137 | 131 | 161 | 302 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 93 | 774 | 1432 | 1392 | 775 | 1775 | 795 | 775 | 1342 | 811 | 629 | 1775 | 1751 | 632 | 1976 | 172 | 172 | 1805 | 811 |
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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).
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