
Surf Forecasts:
Atalaia (Molhes) surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period, SE swell with 431 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period with SE 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 1.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 9PM. 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 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Atalaia (Molhes) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s break down what’s coming.
It’s a slow start, no doubt. For the first few days, there’s hardly anything worth paddling out for. You’ll be sitting on the beach for a while. The first real chance comes on the morning of Wednesday the 12th. We’ve got a 3ft SE swell with a light offshore wind out of the west – clean but tiny. Better suited for a log than a thruster. The swell energy is moderate (213).
Thursday the 13th morning is the one to circle. Glassy conditions with a 3ft SE swell, but the period stretches out to 15 seconds. That’s proper groundswell. The energy kicks up (326). At Atalaia (Molhes), a jetty/beach break, that long period might make it a little straight, but it’ll be the cleanest, most fun session of the first week.
Friday the 14th afternoon also looks glassy with a 3ft SE swell and a 14-second period. Good surf conditions again.
Then we go into a dry spell. Weak, short-period swell (8-9 seconds) and messy winds through the weekend and into the following week. Nothing to get excited about.
The real highlight comes on Tuesday the 25th morning. The wind goes dead calm, totally glassy, with a 4ft E swell. The energy jumps way up (424) – the most powerful we see. That short period (8 seconds) will make it punchy, and with zero wind, it’ll be clean and fun for intermediate surfers. That’s your best day of the whole outlook.
So, to sum it up: Thursday the 13th morning for the cleanest, lined-up conditions, or hold out for Tuesday the 25th morning for the most power and perfect glass. The rest is mostly a miss.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
196 | 136 | 424 | 277 | 221 | 252 | 207 | 207 | 199 | 309 | 273 | 208 | 173 | 218 | 163 | 75 | 75 | 114 | 141 | 141 | 137 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | glassy | off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 2:37PM0.98m | 00:55AM0.85m | 2:57PM1.02m | 1:48AM0.94m | 3:15PM1.04m | 2:33AM1.02m | 3:33PM1.04m | 3:07AM1.08m | 3:53PM1.02m | 3:39AM1.09m | 4:14PM0.98m | 4:10AM1.07m | 4:38PM0.94m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:20PM0.40m | 8:15AM0.05m | 8:53PM0.38m | 8:54AM0.02m | 9:21PM0.37m | 9:28AM0.02m | 9:46PM0.38m | 9:59AM0.08m | 10:10PM0.39m | 10:29AM0.17m | 10:31PM0.40m | 11:01AM0.28m | 10:48PM0.41m | ||||||||
6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SE 13 | ENE 8 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
196 | 136 | 22 | 277 | 221 | 252 | 207 | 207 | 199 | 309 | 273 | 208 | 173 | 218 | 163 | 75 | 75 | 114 | 141 | 141 | 137 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 9 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 12 | ENE 6 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 10 |
18 | 25 | — | 12 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 31 | 38 | 27 | 51 | 12 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | ENE 7 | E 7 | — | — | — | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SE 11 | SE 11 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 45 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 13 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SE 6 | SE 13 | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | SE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
15 | 32 | 424 | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 10 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 0 |
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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).
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