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gala Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
03:56pm

Swell

7ft

13s

Cross-onshore wind

Cross

21mph

25mph

Rising tide

High

06:58pm

Weather

18°C

3/2mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 15 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
6ft 11s	3-4ft 8s	Cross 15mph 23mph	3-4ft 8s	19°C
6ft 11s	2-4ft 13s	Cross 15mph 25mph	2-4ft 13s	19°C
6-7ft 11s	3ft 13s	Cross 16mph 27mph	3ft 13s	19°C
7ft 11s	2-3ft 13s	Off 20mph 28mph	2-3ft 13s	18°C
7ft 12s	2-3ft 14s	Cross 22mph 26mph	2-3ft 14s	18°C
9-11ft 14s	2-3ft 13s	Cross 22mph 29mph	2-3ft 13s	18°C
10-11ft 14s	1ft 12s	Cross 20mph 29mph	1ft 12s	18°C
10-11ft 13s	2-4ft 13s	Cross 18mph 26mph	2-4ft 13s	18°C

Today 16 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
8ft 12s	1-2ft 11s	Cross 10mph 11mph	1-2ft 11s	18°C
8ft 12s	1-2ft 12s	Cross 12mph 14mph	1-2ft 12s	18°C
7ft 12s	2ft 11s	Cross 13mph 19mph	2ft 11s	18°C

Tommorrow 17 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5ft 10s	2-3ft 9s	Cross 10mph 12mph	2-3ft 9s	18°C
4-5ft 10s	0-2ft 15s	Cross 12mph 16mph	0-2ft 15s	19°C
4ft 10s	0-1ft 16s	Off 14mph 19mph	0-1ft 16s	19°C

Thursday 18 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5ft 12s	0-1ft 17s	Off 8mph 8mph	0-1ft 17s	18°C
5ft 11s	1ft 15s	Cross 11mph 13mph	1ft 15s	19°C
5ft 11s	1ft 12s	Cross 12mph 17mph	1ft 12s	19°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 10s	2ft 10s	Off 6mph 6mph	2ft 10s	20°C
4ft 9s	2ft 9s	On 7mph 8mph	2ft 9s	20°C
3ft 9s	2ft 9s	Cross 7mph 7mph	2ft 9s	20°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 8s	2ft 12s	Cross 8mph 8mph	2ft 12s	20°C
3ft 8s	2ft 12s	On 10mph 11mph	2ft 12s	20°C
3ft 8s	1-2ft 12s	Cross 8mph 8mph	1-2ft 12s	20°C

Sunday 21 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5-6ft 12s	1ft 10s	Off 14mph 19mph	1ft 10s	19°C
7ft 12s	1ft 11s	Cross 18mph 21mph	1ft 11s	19°C
7ft 12s	0-1ft 10s	Off 19mph 23mph	0-1ft 10s	18°C

Monday 22 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
7ft 11s	0-1ft 10s	Cross 15mph 15mph	0-1ft 10s	17°C 0.33mm/h
6-7ft 11s	1ft 13s	Cross 10mph 11mph	1ft 13s	16°C 0.79mm/h
6ft 11s	0-1ft 12s	Cross 14mph 16mph	0-1ft 12s	17°C 0.64mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5ft 11s	0-1ft 12s	On 13mph 13mph	0-1ft 12s	17°C
0-4ft 12s		Cross 14mph 14mph	Flat	18°C
2-5ft 12s		Cross 14mph 15mph	Flat	18°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 10s	Off 3mph 3mph	Flat	17°C
3ft 10s	Cross 2mph 2mph	Flat	17°C
2-3ft 10s	On 2mph 2mph	Flat	18°C

Historical data

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.