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Lat Long: 8.50° S 35.00° W

Porto de Galinhas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 04 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Porto de Galinhas sea temperature is
28.0°C
1.2° 

Porto de Galinhas surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Porto de Galinhas surf forecast from 5 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: No days rated 1★ or higher at Porto de Galinhas in the next 16 days. The closest to surfable is Friday 20 Nov, 9AM (local time) – 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, E swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 20 Nov, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, E swell with 326 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): None forecast at Porto de Galinhas before Saturday 21 Nov. Conditions stay below 1★ throughout, with swell peaking at 5ft (1.6m), 8s on Friday 20 Nov.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Porto de Galinhas this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Porto de Galinhas in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 20) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 14s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 05) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 9AM (Fri 20th Nov)5ft (1.6m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porto de Galinhas over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
5
Friday
6
Saturday
7
Sunday
8
Monday
9
Tuesday
10
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Rating
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0
0
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0
0
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0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
E
6
1
E
6
1.1
E
6
1.2
E
6
1.1
E
6
1.1
E
7
1.2
E
7
1.1
E
7
1.1
E
6
1.1
E
6
1
E
6
1
E
6
1.2
ENE
6
1.1
E
6
1
E
6
1
E
6
0.9
E
6
0.9
E
6
0.9
E
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
54
67
77
109
97
107
127
103
100
97
76
76
108
91
78
73
59
57
52
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
15
E
20
E
15
NE
15
NE
20
ENE
20
NE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
NE
15
NE
25
NE
15
NNE
20
NE
20
NE
15
NE
10
E
15
E
10
E
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
00:50AM2.00m
1:22PM1.97m
1:36AM2.08m
2:01PM2.06m
2:16AM2.12m
2:35PM2.11m
2:53AM2.13m
3:08PM2.13m
3:29AM2.10m
3:41PM2.12m
4:03AM2.05m
4:13PM2.07m
Low Tide
7:12AM0.31m
7:29PM0.38m
7:52AM0.26m
8:08PM0.28m
8:28AM0.22m
8:45PM0.20m
9:01AM0.22m
9:19PM0.16m
9:33AM0.24m
9:52PM0.16m
10:05AM0.28m
10:26PM0.19m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Porto de Galinhas Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Porto de Galinhas provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Porto de Galinhas can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Porto de Galinhas 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 (Porto de Galinhas) 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 Porto de Galinhas 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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