Atalaia (Molhes) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let's break down the same outlook, but in the old measurements.

So, we're focused on Atalaia (Molhes) for the whole stretch. The water temp is sitting at 67°F, which is about what you'd expect for this time of year, nothing unusual.

The first few days are pretty flat and boring. From Monday the 3rd through Sunday the 9th, the swell is tiny and weak, with the combined energy barely cracking triple digits, topping out at 109 (moderate energy). There are waves, but they're just small, short-period slop. The wind is light and variable, but the swell just isn't there to make it worthwhile. Friday afternoon the 7th has a period of glassy conditions with that 3ft ENE swell, but it's still just a knee-high dribbler.

The first real standout hits on Monday morning, the 10th of August. The swell jumps up to 4ft from the SSE with a period of 8 seconds, pushing the combined energy to 277 (moderate energy). And the wind? Dead calm, glassy. That's as clean as it gets. For a beach/jetty setup, that's a dream. This is the best bet of the first week. The waves are still on the small side, but the conditions will make them feel much better.

The second week kicks off with another strong option. Tuesday morning, the 11th of August, we get a clean 3ft groundswell from the SE with a 12-second period. The energy is strong at 304, and we've got a solid 12 mph offshore wind from the W. That's a proper combo for Atalaia. The waves will be clean, well-shaped, and have some punch for their size. It's a good size for intermediate surfers, not too crazy.

There's a big one on the horizon for the very end of the run. Sunday morning, the 16th of August, the charts are showing a 6ft easterly swell. That's getting into the territory where it's too big for beginners, and the period is only 7 seconds, so it'll be a bit crumbly and short. The combined energy jumps to 622 (strong energy), and the wind is offshore and light. This will be a powerful, chunky wave that's strictly for the experienced crew. It's a long way out, so keep an eye on it, but it has the potential to be the biggest day of the forecast.

The rest of the second week is a mix of similar sized swell, but the wind is more onshore or cross-shore, making it less appealing. The 14th of August has a massive 4ft, 16-second period groundswell, but it's coming from the SE with onshore wind, which will probably make it a bit of a mess.

So, to sum it up, the standout days are Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th. The 10th for the glassy perfection, the 11th for the clean, offshore power. The 16th is the wildcard for the big wave hunters.

Rusty.

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