Surf Forecasts:
Punta Galera surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,014 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punta Galera this week:
The surf forecast for Punta Galera over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Punta Galera in the next 16 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Galera over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 19 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
163 | 186 | 299 | 522 | 618 | 989 | 820 | 736 | 696 | 511 | 431 | 325 | 295 | 244 | 236 | 228 | 194 | 232 | 164 | 236 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 3:49AM2.82m | 3:59PM2.78m | 4:22AM2.94m | 4:34PM2.86m | 4:55AM3.03m | 5:10PM2.89m | 5:28AM3.06m | 5:47PM2.87m | 6:03AM3.03m | 6:26PM2.81m | 6:42AM2.95m | 7:09PM2.70m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:34PM0.41m | 9:56AM0.51m | 10:08PM0.33m | 10:31AM0.40m | 10:41PM0.29m | 11:05AM0.31m | 11:15PM0.28m | 11:41AM0.28m | 11:51PM0.32m | 12:18PM0.29m | 00:29AM0.40m | 12:59PM0.35m | 1:12AM0.52m | |||||||
— | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
163 | 186 | 299 | 522 | 618 | 989 | 820 | 736 | 696 | 511 | 431 | 325 | 295 | 244 | 236 | 228 | 193 | 232 | 164 | 150 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 6 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
71 | 95 | 96 | 17 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 57 | 7 | 7 | 194 | 171 | 91 | 149 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SW 16 | SSW 8 | — | NW 11 | NW 11 | — | W 18 | — | W 16 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 6 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 5 | WNW 6 | SW 19 | SW 19 |
13 | 40 | 7 | — | 5 | 5 | — | 6 | — | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 50 | 50 | 14 | 8 | 131 | 236 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | — | — | W 6 | — |
31 | 38 | 29 | 395 | 249 | 35 | 35 | 51 | 66 | 65 | 45 | 58 | 55 | 38 | 32 | 27 | — | — | 12 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 717 | 13 | 13 | 717 | 173 | 25 | 720 | 513 | 114 | 850 | 316 | 513 | 741 | 349 | 209 | 349 | 173 | 208 | 718 | 34 |
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Information about the Punta Galera Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Punta Galera provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Punta Galera can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Punta Galera 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 (Punta Galera) 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 Punta Galera 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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