gala Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
06:57am

Swell

13ft

16s

Onshore wind

On

11mph

14mph

Rising tide

High

07:31am

Weather

13°C

14°C

4/3mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

10 day surf forecast

Today 22 Feb

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	14-15ft 16s	1ft 9s	On 11mph 14mph	1ft 9s	13°C 0.35mm/h
	14ft 16s	1ft 10s	On 12mph 15mph	1ft 10s	13°C 0.62mm/h
	13ft 16s	1ft 10s	On 10mph 12mph	1ft 10s	13°C 0.71mm/h
	13ft 15s	1ft 11s	Cross 8mph 9mph	1ft 11s	13°C 0.45mm/h
	12ft 15s	1ft 12s	Cross 8mph 9mph	1ft 12s	14°C
	12ft 15s	1-5ft 13s	Cross 9mph 10mph	1-5ft 13s	14°C
	12ft 15s	7ft 9s	Cross 9mph 11mph	7ft 9s	13°C
	12ft 14s	4-7ft 10s	Off 9mph 10mph	4-7ft 10s	13°C

Today 23 Feb

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	9-10ft 13s	2-4ft 10s	Cross 5mph 5mph	2-4ft 10s	11°C
	8-9ft 13s	1ft 11s	On 4mph 4mph	1ft 11s	12°C
	7-8ft 13s	1-2ft 20s	On 5mph 5mph	1-2ft 20s	13°C

Tommorrow 24 Feb

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	12-13ft 18s	2-3ft 22s	Cross 10mph 12mph	2-3ft 22s	13°C
	13ft 17s	4-5ft 19s	Cross 12mph 15mph	4-5ft 19s	14°C
	13ft 17s	2-6ft 17s	Cross 14mph 18mph	2-6ft 17s	14°C

Tuesday 25 Feb

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	10ft 14s	2-4ft 15s	Cross 12mph 13mph	2-4ft 15s	14°C 0.06mm/h
	9ft 14s	1-2ft 14s	Cross 14mph 14mph	1-2ft 14s	14°C 0.09mm/h
	9ft 14s	1-2ft 16s	Cross 20mph 21mph	1-2ft 16s	13°C

Wednesday 26 Feb

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	7ft 12s	2-4ft 12s	Cross 18mph 21mph	2-4ft 12s	12°C
	6ft 12s	4-5ft 12s	Cross 16mph 18mph	4-5ft 12s	12°C
	5ft 12s	5ft 12s	Cross 18mph 19mph	5ft 12s	13°C

Thursday 27 Feb

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	4-5ft 11s	3-4ft 11s	Cross 8mph 8mph	3-4ft 11s	11°C
	5ft 11s	2-3ft 11s	Cross 9mph 11mph	2-3ft 11s	13°C
	5ft 11s	2-3ft 11s	Cross 10mph 12mph	2-3ft 11s	13°C

Friday 28 Feb

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	5ft 10s	2ft 15s	Cross 5mph 5mph	2ft 15s	11°C
	4ft 10s	2-3ft 14s	Cross 7mph 7mph	2-3ft 14s	12°C
	4ft 10s	2-3ft 14s	Cross 8mph 9mph	2-3ft 14s	13°C

Saturday 01 Mar

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	4-6ft 18s	3ft 12s	Cross 23mph 27mph	3ft 12s	13°C 0.15mm/h
	7-8ft 12s	2-3ft 9s	Cross 25mph 28mph	2-3ft 9s	13°C 0.11mm/h
	9-10ft 13s	1-2ft 12s	Cross 27mph 30mph	1-2ft 12s	13°C 0.05mm/h

Sunday 02 Mar

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	11-12ft 14s	1-2ft 15s	Cross 14mph 18mph	1-2ft 15s	12°C
	10-11ft 13s	2-4ft 14s	Cross 11mph 14mph	2-4ft 14s	12°C
	9ft 13s	3-6ft 14s	Cross 10mph 14mph	3-6ft 14s	13°C

Monday 03 Mar

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	5-6ft 12s	3-5ft 12s	Cross 11mph 13mph	3-5ft 12s	14°C 0.09mm/h
	6ft 12s	3ft 11s	Cross 11mph 14mph	3ft 11s	15°C 0.1mm/h
	6-7ft 12s	2-3ft 9s	On 10mph 11mph	2-3ft 9s	15°C 0.09mm/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: 22/02/25 12:00am