Punta Galera Surf Break

Lat Long: 0.81° N 80.06° W

Punta Galera Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Punta Galera sea temperature is
27.5°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 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 TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 2nd Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Best Surf10AM (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 Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly 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
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Monday
31
Tuesday
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Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
20
0.6
SW
19
0.9
SW
18
1.1
SW
17
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.1
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13
1
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13
1
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.9
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12
0.9
SW
12
0.6
SW
18
0.9
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.6
SW
19
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
163
186
299
522
618
989
820
736
696
511
431
325
295
244
236
228
194
232
164
236
Wind (km/h)
25
SW
20
SSW
15
SSW
20
WSW
15
SW
20
SSW
25
SW
25
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25
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25
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20
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10
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10
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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
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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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