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gala Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
03:15pm

Swell

5ft

11s

Cross wind

Cross

10mph

11mph

Falling tide

Low

05:36pm

Weather

18°C

17°C

3/2mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 06 Oct

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
7ft 12s	4ft 13s	Cross 4mph 5mph	4ft 13s	17°C
6-7ft 12s	4ft 13s	Off 4mph 4mph	4ft 13s	17°C
6ft 12s	3ft 12s	Off 5mph 6mph	3ft 12s	18°C
5-6ft 12s	3ft 12s	Cross 9mph 10mph	3ft 12s	18°C
5ft 11s	3ft 12s	Cross 10mph 12mph	3ft 12s	18°C
5ft 11s	3ft 12s	Cross 7mph 8mph	3ft 12s	18°C
4-5ft 11s	3ft 14s	Off 3mph 3mph	3ft 14s	18°C
4ft 11s	3ft 15s	Cross 3mph 3mph	3ft 15s	18°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 14s	3ft 10s	Cross 8mph 9mph	3ft 10s	17°C
4ft 13s	3ft 10s	Cross 9mph 10mph	3ft 10s	17°C
4ft 13s	3ft 10s	Cross 9mph 12mph	3ft 10s	17°C

Tommorrow 08 Oct

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 12s	2ft 14s	Cross 15mph 22mph	2ft 14s	18°C
4-5ft 12s	0-2ft 11s	Cross 15mph 24mph	0-2ft 11s	18°C
5ft 12s	1-2ft 12s	Cross 18mph 27mph	1-2ft 12s	17°C

Thursday 09 Oct

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5ft 11s	4ft 8s	On 9mph 10mph	4ft 8s	17°C
4-5ft 12s	3-4ft 10s	On 11mph 14mph	3-4ft 10s	17°C
4ft 12s	3-4ft 12s	On 10mph 14mph	3-4ft 12s	18°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5ft 11s	1ft 9s	Cross 7mph 6mph	1ft 9s	18°C
4-5ft 11s	1ft 9s	On 11mph 12mph	1ft 9s	19°C
4ft 11s	1ft 9s	Off 13mph 19mph	1ft 9s	18°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 10s	1ft 8s	Cross 5mph 5mph	1ft 8s	19°C
3ft 10s	1ft 8s	On 8mph 8mph	1ft 8s	19°C
3ft 10s	1ft 12s	On 8mph 12mph	1ft 12s	19°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 9s	1ft 12s	On 5mph 5mph	1ft 12s	18°C
2ft 9s	1ft 12s	On 8mph 9mph	1ft 12s	18°C
2ft 11s	1ft 9s	On 8mph 9mph	1ft 9s	18°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 9s	1ft 10s	Cross 5mph 6mph	1ft 10s	17°C
2ft 9s	1ft 10s	Cross 8mph 9mph	1ft 10s	18°C
2ft 8s	1ft 10s	Cross 9mph 10mph	1ft 10s	18°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 13s	2ft 6s	Cross 5mph 6mph	2ft 6s	17°C
3-4ft 12s	2ft 6s	On 6mph 7mph	2ft 6s	18°C
4ft 12s	2ft 6s	Cross 6mph 6mph	2ft 6s	18°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 10s	1ft 7s	Cross 5mph 5mph	1ft 7s	17°C
3ft 10s	0-1ft 12s	On 6mph 7mph	0-1ft 12s	17°C
3ft 10s	0-1ft 13s	On 5mph 6mph	0-1ft 13s	17°C

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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.