KiteGlobeGalheta
📍 Florianopolis, Brazil · Kiteboarding spot
Galheta is a kiteboarding spot near Florianopolis in Brazil, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE, SE wind, best ridden in September, October, November.
| Country | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Florianopolis |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | NE, SE |
| Wind type | Thermal, Frontal |
| Best months | September, October, November |
| Coordinates | -27.5921, -48.4254 |
About Galheta
Nice waves, lefts and rights. Few rocks in the water.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Galheta?
The best time to kite Galheta is September, October, November, when the NE, SE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Galheta offers open ocean conditions with NE, SE wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Galheta?
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.
Hazards at Galheta
Rocks.
View Galheta on the interactive map →Where can I take kite lessons near Galheta?
11 kite schools operate in Brazil. See kite schools in Brazil →
Other kite spots near Galheta
- Mole
- Barra da Lagoa
- Camping da Barra
- Lagoa da Conceicao / Ponta das Almas
- Lagoa da Conceicao / Bortola
- Lagoa da Conceicao / Lagoa
Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.