gala Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
03:47am

Swell

4ft

12s

Offshore wind

Off

13mph

23mph

Falling tide

Low

09:12am

Weather

10°C

14°C

4/3mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

10 day surf forecast

Today 18 Jan

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	4ft 12s	1ft 5s	Off 12mph 22mph	1ft 5s	10°C
	4ft 12s	0-1ft 4s	Off 13mph 23mph	0-1ft 4s	10°C
	4ft 12s	0-1ft 4s	Off 12mph 22mph	0-1ft 4s	9°C
	4ft 12s	2ft 8s	Cross 12mph 20mph	2ft 8s	10°C
	4ft 11s	1ft 15s	Cross 9mph 11mph	1ft 15s	13°C
	4ft 11s	1ft 15s	Cross 7mph 7mph	1ft 15s	13°C
	4ft 11s	1-2ft 15s	Cross 6mph 7mph	1-2ft 15s	13°C
	4ft 12s	2-4ft 14s	Cross 8mph 8mph	2-4ft 14s	12°C

Today 19 Jan

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	6-8ft 17s	3-5ft 10s	Cross 15mph 20mph	3-5ft 10s	10°C 0.05mm/h
	9ft 16s	2-4ft 10s	Cross 18mph 26mph	2-4ft 10s	11°C 0.12mm/h
	9-10ft 16s	4-5ft 16s	Cross 20mph 29mph	4-5ft 16s	12°C 0.27mm/h

Tommorrow 20 Jan

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	7-9ft 14s	3-4ft 11s	Cross 27mph 36mph	3-4ft 11s	12°C
	6-7ft 14s	2-3ft 6s	Cross 28mph 38mph	2-3ft 6s	12°C 0.25mm/h
	6ft 13s	3ft 7s	Off 28mph 39mph	3ft 7s	12°C 1.02mm/h

Tuesday 21 Jan

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	6-8ft 14s	3ft 8s	Cross 19mph 28mph	3ft 8s	14°C 5.72mm/h
	8-9ft 14s	2-3ft 12s	Cross 16mph 23mph	2-3ft 12s	15°C 0.52mm/h
	9ft 14s	1-3ft 12s	Cross 12mph 18mph	1-3ft 12s	15°C 0.11mm/h

Wednesday 22 Jan

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	8-9ft 11s	1ft 12s	Cross 24mph 37mph	1ft 12s	15°C 0.23mm/h
	6-9ft 11s	1ft 12s	Cross 25mph 37mph	1ft 12s	16°C 0.44mm/h
	3-5ft 12s	1ft 13s	Cross 23mph 34mph	1ft 13s	16°C 0.42mm/h

Thursday 23 Jan

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	7ft 10s	2ft 11s	Cross 17mph 26mph	2ft 11s	15°C 0.57mm/h
	2-6ft 13s	2ft 11s	Cross 14mph 21mph	2ft 11s	16°C 0.22mm/h
	Flat	1-2ft 12s	On 15mph 19mph	1-2ft 12s	15°C 0.22mm/h

Friday 24 Jan

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	2ft 11s	2ft 14s	Cross 13mph 16mph	2ft 14s	14°C
	2ft 15s	2ft 13s	Cross 18mph 24mph	2ft 13s	14°C
	2-5ft 12s	1-3ft 11s	Cross 22mph 30mph	1-3ft 11s	15°C

Saturday 25 Jan

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	18-19ft 16s	2ft 7s	Cross 18mph 20mph	2ft 7s	14°C 0.22mm/h
	19ft 16s	1-2ft 7s	Cross 21mph 22mph	1-2ft 7s	14°C 0.41mm/h
	18-19ft 16s	2ft 7s	Cross 24mph 27mph	2ft 7s	13°C 0.2mm/h

Sunday 26 Jan

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	17ft 15s	2ft 7s	On 15mph 17mph	2ft 7s	12°C 0.21mm/h
	17ft 15s	3ft 9s	On 12mph 12mph	3ft 9s	12°C 0.37mm/h
	16ft 15s	4ft 11s	Cross 15mph 17mph	4ft 11s	12°C 0.29mm/h

Monday 27 Jan

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	14-15ft 15s	3ft 10s	Cross 15mph 16mph	3ft 10s	14°C
	13ft 15s	1-3ft 14s	Cross 16mph 18mph	1-3ft 14s	14°C 0.09mm/h
	12ft 14s	0-1ft 23s	Cross 17mph 21mph	0-1ft 23s	14°C 0.38mm/h

Location guide

Situated on the west coast of Portugal, Gala offers an excellent setting for surfers of all levels owing to its versatile surfing conditions. The area primarily consists of beach breaks that undergo continuous changes given that they are sanded bottom. This dynamicity of the landscape makes it attractive to surfers who enjoy testing their skills in varying conditions. The surf at Gala tends to peak during the winter months when swells hit their highest and the north winds blow offshore. If you're looking for impressive waves coupled with challenging conditions, then this period is an ideal time. During these winter months, the waves can often reach heights of over 2 meters. The water temperature, however, becomes quite chilly so be sure to bring a high-quality wetsuit. By contrast, the spring, summer, and fall seasons bring in smaller wave sizes, making the area suitable for beginners or intermediate surfers. The winds tend to shift to a more onshore direction too, thereby creating more beginner-friendly conditions. The smaller swells and milder winds during this period provide a great opportunity to practice board control and paddling techniques. While the more crowded summer season may not be appealing to everyone, the vibrant surfing community could serve as an insightful introduction to those new to the sport. Intermediate surfers can particularly benefit during this time by watching and learning from the experienced locals. In conclusion, Gala doesn’t cease to offer surfers a surfeit of opportunities throughout the year. Ranging from solid winter swells for the pros to easy-going summer waves for the beginners, this place has it all. Therefore, no matter your skill level, Gala's diverse surfing conditions can cater to your adventurous spirit and fuel your passion for this exciting water sport.

Last updated: 18/01/25 12:00am