Galheta, Brazil
It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE and SE .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Galheta, Brazil !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE and SE .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Galheta, Brazil !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
From Florianopolis drive east towards Lagoa and further east you will get to Praia Mole. From here drive up further north and find the access to the beach.
Nearest Airports
Distance
20km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From Florianopolis drive east towards Lagoa and further east you will get to Praia Mole. From here drive up further north and find the access to the beach.
Nearest Airports
Distance
20km from spot
Best Schools in Florianopolis
#1: Kitezone20

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Riding Conditions in Galheta, Brazil
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
September to November: short wetsuit, air 27°C. December to April: shorts and a lycra (as sun protection), air more than 33°C. April to May: shorty again, air 22°C. May to August: long wetsuit (3.2 mm), air 22°C. When the winds are from the Northeast, the water is cold, requiring a thicker wetsuit, minimum 3.2.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE and SE .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Galheta, Brazil.
Best directions are Northeast and Southeast. Best time of the year during spring. During summer stronger fronts coming from South. During autumn lighter winds from N and NE. During winter you will find the worst wind. In average you can estimate 3-4 days with wind per week over the year.
Wind usually blows from N, NNE, NE and SE, SSE, S on the spot.
The best moments to come to Galheta, Brazil are September, October and November .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
September to November: short wetsuit, air 27°C. December to April: shorts and a lycra (as sun protection), air more than 33°C. April to May: shorty again, air 22°C. May to August: long wetsuit (3.2 mm), air 22°C. When the winds are from the Northeast, the water is cold, requiring a thicker wetsuit, minimum 3.2.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE and SE .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Galheta, Brazil.
Best directions are Northeast and Southeast. Best time of the year during spring. During summer stronger fronts coming from South. During autumn lighter winds from N and NE. During winter you will find the worst wind. In average you can estimate 3-4 days with wind per week over the year.
Wind usually blows from N, NNE, NE and SE, SSE, S on the spot.
The best moments to come to Galheta, Brazil are September, October and November .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Galheta, Brazil is a Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Beautiful, natural beach. Few people around, since it is more remote and less good accessible. Rocks on both ends, and few rocks along the beach. This is a nudist beach, but not a must.
Nice waves, lefts and rights. Few rocks in the water.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Galheta, Brazil is a Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Beautiful, natural beach. Few people around, since it is more remote and less good accessible. Rocks on both ends, and few rocks along the beach. This is a nudist beach, but not a must.
Nice waves, lefts and rights. Few rocks in the water.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Rocks
.
Beach risk reported:
Rocks
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Rocks
.
Beach risk reported:
Rocks
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Best Schools in Florianopolis
#1: Kitezone20
