Atalaia (Molhes) Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.92° S 48.64° W

Atalaia (Molhes) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 10 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Atalaia (Molhes) sea temperature is
19.5°C
0.5° 

Atalaia (Molhes) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Atalaia (Molhes) surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, E swell with 778 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with ENE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Atalaia (Molhes) this week:

The surf forecast for Atalaia (Molhes) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Atalaia (Molhes) in the next 16 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 8s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Thu 10th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 15th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 15th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Atalaia (Molhes) over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, grab your coffee. It’s gonna be a mixed bag here. We’ve got a 16-day window ahead, and right now, things are looking flat and gloomy for the next few days. There’s a real dry spell in the forecast, so don’t expect much to happen.

After that, we finally start seeing some pulses of energy, but conditions are going to be a real battle. The standout, and honestly the only real highlight, is on Sunday the 15th at sunrise. Tuesday morning the 15th, we’ve got some clear skies and a light offshore breeze from the southwest. The swell is coming from the east at 6 ft with an 8-second period. The combined wave energy is moderate, sitting at 413. That offshore wind is crucial here – it’ll groom the face clean. Get on it early at Atalaia (Molhes) as that window is short – by afternoon, the wind swings onshore and messes it right up.

Then we have another shot on Saturday the 19th morning. There’s some cloudy skies and a clean cross-offshore breeze from the northwest with 5 ft of east swell. The energy is a bit weaker at 325, but clean conditions make it worthwhile.

Later in the run, we get a big jump in period. On the morning of Tuesday the 24th, we see a clean cross-offshore wind blowing from the south, with 3 ft of swell from the southeast but a very long 13-second period. The energy is strong at 275 – that’s proper groundswell lads. It’s small, but the quality will be there for a point or a reef if you can find the right sandbank.

For the weekend of the 20th, Sunday afternoon looks tidy – clear skies, a light cross-offshore from the west-northwest, and 4 ft of east energy (330). It’s a good, clean afternoon surf.

Honestly, there is very little here that stands out. The week of the 10th is poor to flat. Crowds at Atalaia can be a bit of a lottery, but with this up-and-down forecast, it could be manageable. No real big, clean swell days to write home about, so keep your expectations low and be ready to jump on those morning windows.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 63mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
2:08AM1.05m
2:57PM1.00m
2:46AM1.08m
3:16PM0.99m
3:19AM1.09m
3:37PM0.97m
3:50AM1.05m
3:59PM0.93m
4:21AM0.98m
4:23PM0.88m
5:00AM0.89m
4:51PM0.81m
Low Tide
8:50PM0.30m
9:04AM0.04m
9:15PM0.27m
9:33AM0.10m
9:38PM0.26m
9:59AM0.19m
9:56PM0.26m
10:20AM0.30m
10:08PM0.28m
10:28AM0.41m
10:08PM0.31m
10:07AM0.49m
10:08PM0.34m
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Information about the Atalaia (Molhes) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Atalaia (Molhes) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Atalaia (Molhes) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Atalaia (Molhes) surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Atalaia (Molhes)) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Atalaia (Molhes) may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Atalaia is 1 km (1 miles) from the city of Navegantes. If you plan a holiday in Santa Catarina - Norte, look for hotels and other accommodation in Navegantes. Navegantes has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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