Surf Forecasts:
Atalaia (Molhes) surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, SSE swell with 842 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s is also forecast. 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 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Atalaia (Molhes) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, this is Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag at Atalaia (Molhes), with a few windows of clean surf but also plenty of time where the wind just ruins it.
Right now, there’s nothing worth paddling out for. The first real chance to get wet is Thursday morning, 3 September. That morning, the swell is a clean 4ft from the ESE, with a nice 11-second period and a cross-offshore breeze from the NNW at 9 mph. The water temp is sitting at 68°, which is about 1° warmer than average for this time of year – nothing too wild, just a touch warmer than normal. The wave energy is moderate (363). It’s a fairly short window though, because by the afternoon the wind swings onshore and the surf turns to chop.
The real standout here is Tuesday morning, 8 September. The swell jumps to 6ft from the SSE, with a 10-second period, and the wind is a clean cross-offshore from the south at 9 mph. The wave energy is strong (834), and the conditions are set to be clean. That’s the best morning of the whole outlook – intermediate surfers will be loving it. Keep in mind, the swell is pushing 6ft, so it’s getting a bit too much for total beginners.
After that, things get messy again until Friday morning, 11 September. That morning brings another good one: 7ft from the ENE, with a 10-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze from the NNW at 6 mph. The wave energy is strong (840). That’s a solid swell, but at 7ft it’s getting into expert territory – take your big board and your wits. The afternoon kicks up a cross-on wind, so make sure you get out early.
There’s a gap from the 12th through the 16th where the wind stays onshore or cross-shore, the swell drops, and the conditions are just ordinary. A few mornings might be surfable, but nothing that’s going to get your heart racing.
So, to wrap it up: the best sessions are Thursday morning 3 September for a clean, fun-sized wave, and the absolute standout is Tuesday morning 8 September. Friday morning 11 September is a good one if you’re up for a bigger, more powerful wave. Get out there early, because the wind turns on you every afternoon.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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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) | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 10 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 6 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
152 | 642 | 335 | 415 | 396 | 317 | 207 | 149 | 78 | 254 | 122 | 92 | 94 | 70 | 99 | 94 | 808 | 142 | 120 | 49 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:01PM0.87m | 5:34AM0.92m | 5:44PM0.78m | 6:48AM0.83m | 12:02PM0.62m | 6:42PM0.70m | 7:55AM0.76m | 12:26PM0.73m | 7:36PM0.65m | 12:56PM0.81m | 8:49PM0.62m | 1:32PM0.88m | 11:24PM0.69m | 2:00PM0.93m | 00:00AM0.80m | |||||
Low Tide | 10:15PM0.38m | 10:39AM0.50m | 12:48PM0.50m | 10:23PM0.40m | 10:26AM0.61m | 2:12PM0.59m | 10:40PM0.44m | 10:11AM0.70m | 5:06PM0.58m | 4:41AM0.39m | 5:51PM0.52m | 5:34AM0.28m | 6:29PM0.48m | 6:18AM0.17m | 7:07PM0.43m | |||||
— | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 10 | 22 | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 |
Feels °C | 22 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ENE 8 | SE 12 |
133 | 240 | 335 | 415 | 396 | 317 | 207 | 149 | 28 | 87 | 122 | 92 | 94 | 70 | 60 | 33 | 264 | 142 | 6 | 49 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 5 | ESE 11 | — | SE 11 | SE 10 | — | ESE 10 | SE 10 | E 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 9 | ENE 8 |
50 | 21 | 69 | 66 | 45 | 42 | 25 | 19 | 78 | — | 29 | 26 | — | 10 | 15 | 6 | 22 | 13 | 6 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | S 8 | SE 13 | — | — | — | — | SE 5 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | 24 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | — | SE 11 | — | NNE 3 | NE 4 | NE 5 | S 2 | SE 11 | SE 5 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 8 | SE 6 | SSE 9 | — | SE 10 | SSE 6 |
152 | 642 | — | 117 | — | 4 | 8 | 35 | 1 | 254 | 34 | 13 | 32 | 18 | 99 | 94 | 808 | — | 120 | 44 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 0 | 15 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 137 | 0 | 17 | 158 | 17 | 24 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 28 | 15 | 0 | 59 | 0 |
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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.
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