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Porto de Galinhas surfForecast / Pernambuco / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Wednesday 06 May 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Porto de Galinhas surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Porto de Galinhas sea temperature is
28.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Porto de Galinhas this week:
The surf forecast for Porto de Galinhas over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Porto de Galinhas in the next 16 days are 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) 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 0.2m 8s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Mon 11th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Mon 11th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 9th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porto de Galinhas over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 63mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 51mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wed 13 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | |
858 | 644 | 515 | 455 | 422 | 381 | 412 | 488 | 732 | 732 | 615 | 576 | 536 | 426 | 435 | 389 | 389 | 339 | 404 | 309 | 363 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | |
High Tide | 7:00AM1.71m | 7:40PM1.57m | 7:57AM1.65m | 8:46PM1.53m | 9:06AM1.64m | 10:00PM1.56m | 10:18AM1.69m | 11:08PM1.66m | 11:23AM1.80m | 00:05AM1.80m | 12:19PM1.94m | 00:55AM1.95m | 1:10PM2.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:44AM0.67m | 1:23PM0.61m | 1:38AM0.77m | 2:30PM0.69m | 2:51AM0.82m | 3:48PM0.69m | 4:12AM0.81m | 4:59PM0.62m | 5:21AM0.71m | 5:56PM0.50m | 6:16AM0.57m | 6:46PM0.36m | 7:05AM0.41m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — |
 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 |
2 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 5 | 7 | 20 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 3 | — | 6 | 1 | — | 10 | 4 | 2 | |
Temp °C | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 |
28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | S 15 | ESE 8 | S 14 | ESE 8 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 14 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 13 | ESE 9 | SE 13 | SE 14 |
 kJ | 224 | 644 | 413 | 320 | 422 | 168 | 108 | 72 | 46 | 62 | 615 | 576 | 536 | 426 | 435 | 389 | 389 | 82 | 404 | 78 | 73 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | NNE 8 | S 14 | NNE 8 | S 13 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | S 15 | SSW 11 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SE 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 858 | 7 | 515 | 7 | 222 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 22 | 55 | 55 | 49 | 117 | 119 | 69 | 77 | 39 | 74 | 45 | 89 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | N 11 | NNE 8 | — | NNE 8 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | NE 8 | N 9 | N 9 | S 16 | S 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 | S 15 | SE 13 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | S 17 | S 12 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 7 | — | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 67 | 8 | 8 | 67 | 41 | 8 | 6 | 49 | 43 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 8 | — | ESE 8 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | — | 300 | — | 455 | — | 381 | 412 | 488 | 732 | 732 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 339 | — | 309 | 363 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 171 | 656 | 1343 | 171 | 171 | 370 | 171 | 1217 | 1343 | 171 | 272 | 171 | 0 | 0 | 171 | 171 | 671 | 1407 | 171 | 656 | 656 |
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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).
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Porto de Galinhas is 13 km (8 miles) from the city of 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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