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gala Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
10:19pm

Swell

5ft

11s

Cross-onshore wind

Cross

7mph

9mph

Falling tide

Low

11:12pm

Weather

14°C

15°C

4/3mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 20 Apr

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
9-16ft 12s	3ft 9s	On 26mph 32mph	3ft 9s	14°C 0.32mm/h
14-15ft 12s	1-3ft 11s	On 19mph 23mph	1-3ft 11s	14°C 0.36mm/h
4-10ft 12s	2-3ft 11s	Cross 22mph 26mph	2-3ft 11s	14°C 0.66mm/h
6-10ft 12s	2-3ft 11s	On 23mph 25mph	2-3ft 11s	14°C 0.3mm/h
9-10ft 11s	2ft 11s	On 18mph 18mph	2ft 11s	14°C
6-8ft 11s	3-5ft 11s	On 14mph 14mph	3-5ft 11s	14°C
5-6ft 11s	5ft 11s	On 10mph 11mph	5ft 11s	14°C
5ft 11s	4-5ft 11s	Cross 6mph 8mph	4-5ft 11s	14°C

Today 21 Apr

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 9s	2ft 10s	Cross 8mph 9mph	2ft 10s	14°C 1.12mm/h
4ft 8s	2ft 10s	Cross 9mph 10mph	2ft 10s	14°C 0.25mm/h
3ft 7s	2ft 10s	Cross 14mph 14mph	2ft 10s	15°C

Tommorrow 22 Apr

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5ft 10s	3ft 14s	Cross 19mph 21mph	3ft 14s	14°C
5ft 10s	3-4ft 13s	Cross 18mph 20mph	3-4ft 13s	15°C
4-5ft 10s	2-3ft 14s	Cross 18mph 21mph	2-3ft 14s	15°C

Wednesday 23 Apr

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 9s	2ft 10s	Cross 10mph 10mph	2ft 10s	15°C
4ft 9s	1-2ft 13s	Cross 14mph 15mph	1-2ft 13s	15°C
4ft 9s	1-2ft 14s	Cross 16mph 19mph	1-2ft 14s	15°C

Thursday 24 Apr

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5ft 13s	1ft 17s	Cross 12mph 15mph	1ft 17s	15°C
5ft 13s	2ft 16s	Cross 15mph 19mph	2ft 16s	16°C
5ft 12s	2-3ft 16s	Cross 15mph 21mph	2-3ft 16s	16°C

Friday 25 Apr

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
6-7ft 14s	1-4ft 10s	Cross 18mph 22mph	1-4ft 10s	15°C
6ft 14s	1ft 11s	Cross 21mph 24mph	1ft 11s	15°C
6ft 13s	1ft 11s	Cross 22mph 28mph	1ft 11s	15°C

Saturday 26 Apr

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
6ft 13s	2-3ft 9s	Cross 15mph 16mph	2-3ft 9s	15°C
6ft 12s	0-1ft 15s	Cross 18mph 21mph	0-1ft 15s	15°C
5-6ft 12s	0-1ft 16s	Cross 17mph 23mph	0-1ft 16s	16°C

Sunday 27 Apr

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 11s	2ft 6s	Off 6mph 6mph	2ft 6s	17°C
4ft 11s	1-2ft 10s	Cross 10mph 10mph	1-2ft 10s	17°C
4ft 11s	1ft 12s	Cross 11mph 13mph	1ft 12s	17°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 10s	2ft 6s	Cross 19mph 23mph	2ft 6s	15°C
3ft 10s	1ft 7s	Cross 20mph 26mph	1ft 7s	15°C
3ft 10s		Cross 22mph 28mph	Flat	15°C

Tuesday 29 Apr

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4-5ft 9s	1-3ft 9s	Cross 17mph 19mph	1-3ft 9s	15°C
4ft 10s	1ft 10s	Off 15mph 16mph	1ft 10s	15°C
4ft 10s	1ft 15s	Cross 12mph 13mph	1ft 15s	15°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.