
Surf Forecasts:
Atalaia (Molhes) surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, SSE swell with 463 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period with SSE 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Atalaia (Molhes) in the next 16 days are 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 9AM. 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 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Atalaia (Molhes) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming.
Honestly, this stretch is pretty flat. Swell’s running between 1ft and 3ft, with combined energy mostly in the weak to moderate range – numbers from 47 up to 205. Not much to get excited about. Water temp is 65°F, right on the average for this time of year, so no thermal surprises.
The best of a quiet bunch is Saturday morning, July 25th, at Atalaia (Molhes). You’ve got a clean, glassy surface with a light WNW offshore breeze at 3 mph. Swell is 3ft out of the SE with a 9-second period, and combined energy sitting at 163. It’s not a classic, but it’s the cleanest wave you’ll see. Small, but fun for an intermediate on a longboard.
Sunday, July 26th, is also half-decent in the morning. A light NW breeze at 6 mph with cross-off conditions. Swell drops to 3ft from the ESE, energy 155. Ridable, but you’ll be scratching for ‘em.
Then comes a long, flat gap. From Monday, July 27th, right through to Thursday, August 6th, it’s a wasteland. Tiny, weak, or onshore. The one exception is Monday morning, August 3rd – glassy 3ft NE swell with 124 energy. But it’s more of a “wet the suit” session than anything with a pulse.
The only real standout is a week and a half out – Friday morning, August 7th. The swell bumps to 3ft from the SE, period goes to 10 seconds, and the combined energy spikes to 205 – the highest in the whole run. Winds are light offshore from the NNW at 6 mph, so it’ll be clean. Don’t bank on it yet, but that’s the one to keep an eye on.
So, short story: a couple of clean small days now, a long stretch of nothing, then a hopeful little pulse on August 7th. Keep your hopes low and your board waxed.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
99 | 76 | 126 | 463 | 188 | 186 | 141 | 172 | 141 | 96 | 80 | 45 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 26 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 21 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:04AM0.73m | 8:56PM0.70m | 11:26AM0.74m | 10:46PM0.71m | 12:08PM0.79m | 11:41PM0.77m | 12:52PM0.84m | 00:26AM0.83m | 1:51PM0.89m | 1:17AM0.89m | 2:33PM0.96m | 2:09AM0.97m | 3:04PM1.02m | 2:49AM1.04m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:24PM0.54m | 5:29AM0.35m | 6:07PM0.49m | 6:12AM0.28m | 6:54PM0.45m | 7:00AM0.23m | 7:46PM0.41m | 7:53AM0.18m | 8:28PM0.37m | 8:35AM0.14m | 9:01PM0.35m | 9:08AM0.12m | 9:29PM0.35m | ||||||||
6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
— | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 34 |
Temp °C | 22 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 24 | 26 | 19 |
Feels °C | 22 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
99 | 76 | 54 | 159 | 188 | 186 | 141 | 172 | 141 | 96 | 80 | 45 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 26 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 21 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | NNE 5 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
3 | 3 | — | 50 | 34 | 33 | 29 | 29 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 22 | 14 | 14 | 13 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 14 | SSE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 12 | NE 4 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 4 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 12 |
5 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 18 | 71 | 42 | 23 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 2 | NNE 4 | — | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 6 | SSE 3 |
1 | 40 | 126 | 463 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 51 | 17 | 0 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 68 | 4 | 0 | 56 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 51 |
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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.









