Punta Galera Surf Break

Lat Long: 0.81° N 80.06° W

Punta Galera Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Punta Galera sea temperature is
27.8° C
2.3° 

Punta Galera surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Punta Galera surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SW swell with 291 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. 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 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 13th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 16th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 15th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Galera over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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14
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11
0.6
SW
13
0.8
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13
0.8
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12
0.4
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15
0.5
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11
0.8
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12
0.5
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0.6
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0.6
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12
0.3
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19
0.5
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12
0.6
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13
0.9
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Energy kJ
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167
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205
181
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16
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140
240
Wind (km/h)
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5
SSW
15
WSW
10
SSW
15
SSW
20
SW
15
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High Tide
2:29PM2.91m
3:13AM2.92m
3:25PM3.02m
4:06AM3.07m
4:18PM3.08m
4:56AM3.18m
5:09PM3.09m
5:44AM3.21m
5:58PM3.03m
6:30AM3.17m
6:46PM2.91m
7:15AM3.06m
7:35PM2.75m
Low Tide
8:52PM0.14m
9:17AM0.40m
9:45PM0.02m
10:12AM0.29m
10:35PM-0.04m
11:04AM0.24m
11:23PM-0.03m
11:53AM0.24m
00:10AM0.06m
12:42PM0.30m
00:56AM0.21m
1:30PM0.40m
1:42AM0.41m
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Temp °C
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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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