Surf Forecasts:
Atalaia (Molhes) surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, ENE swell with 427 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period with E 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Atalaia (Molhes) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here.
First up, it’s a bit of a flat start for us. We’re looking at a pretty barren run for the first week or so with nothing really worth paddling out for. The energy just isn’t there, and the wind is messing up what little bump we get. Don’t get too down, it tends not to stay this quiet for long.
We’re looking at a proper wait until Thursday the 27th of August before things start to turn around. That morning is where it’s at. We’ve got a clean little 4ft swell pushing in from the east with a steady 8-second period. The wind is light out of the west-northwest, keeping it offshore and clean. The wave energy is moderate at 370. It’s not a monster, but after this dry spell, it’ll feel like a gift. Atalaia (Molhes) is the spot, and it’s your best bet for a proper session with a fairly consistent bank and clean conditions.
Then, we get a string of decent mornings to close out the month. Friday the 28th is glassy early with a 4ft east-southeast swell and wave energy at 335. Saturday the 29th is absolutely glassy, flat calm wind, with a 4ft southeast swell (energy 371). That’s the standout for clean, user-friendly waves. Even with crowds possible, these conditions are hard to argue with.
The first week of the 16-day window is a write-off, but those last three mornings from the 27th to the 29th are the real deal. Get on it.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 270 | 427 | 232 | 238 | 270 | 293 | 256 | 211 | 216 | 185 | 140 | 113 | 75 | 77 | 58 | 81 | 84 | 120 | 133 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | off | off | glassy |
High Tide | 4:10AM1.07m | 4:38PM0.94m | 4:45AM1.00m | 5:05PM0.88m | 5:31AM0.91m | 5:43PM0.82m | 00:16AM0.44m | 6:33AM0.83m | 12:03PM0.57m | 6:33PM0.76m | 7:28AM0.75m | 12:39PM0.63m | 7:21PM0.71m | 8:27AM0.69m | 1:19PM0.67m | 8:16PM0.66m | |||
Low Tide | 10:31PM0.40m | 11:01AM0.28m | 10:48PM0.41m | 11:47AM0.39m | 10:43PM0.42m | 12:45PM0.48m | 10:37PM0.43m | 10:30AM0.56m | 1:29PM0.56m | 10:55PM0.45m | 10:30AM0.61m | 3:55PM0.61m | 4:07AM0.45m | 5:19PM0.55m | |||||
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 | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — |
mm | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 29 | 27 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 17 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 270 | 266 | 232 | 238 | 270 | 293 | 256 | 211 | 216 | 185 | 140 | 113 | 75 | 77 | 58 | 81 | 84 | 120 | 133 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | E 14 | SE 4 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 43 | 38 | 37 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 13 | E 13 | — | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 13 | SE 8 | — | SE 12 | SE 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | SE 10 |
| kJ | — | — | 13 | 13 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | — | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 8 | — | — | — | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | SE 4 | S 4 | — | — | — | W 2 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 427 | — | — | — | 82 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | 9 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 10 | 97 | 25 | 8 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 137 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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