
Surf Forecasts:
Atalaia (Molhes) surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, E swell with 536 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with ENE 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 (Sep 11) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. 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 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Atalaia (Molhes) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, listen up. We’ve got a slow start to this forecast, but a few proper sessions are hiding in there if you have patience.
The first few days are pretty cooked. Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th are flat and messy, with 3ft to 4ft of weak ENE and SSE swell getting chopped up by crosswinds. Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th are similar – poor surf, not worth paddling out. Hold fire.
Tuesday the 15th is your first real call. Atalaia (Molhes) pulls together a clean morning with 6ft of E swell, 9 seconds, and a light offshore SSW breeze that’ll have it looking proper. The combined energy sits at 547 (moderate). This is the strongest, cleanest swell of the first week. The afternoon goes a bit cross-on, so get in early. Wednesday the 16th is average again, but then Thursday the 17th morning serves up a glassy, long-period SE swell at 3ft with 14 seconds between waves – that’s going to produce some long, clean walls at the jetty. Combined energy is 394 (moderate). Perfect for a mid-length.
Saturday the 19th is another standout. Glassy conditions in the morning with 5ft of ENE swell, 8 seconds, and combined energy of 345 (moderate). The offshore breeze overnight will leave it clean and punchy through the first part of the day. Sunday the 20th afternoon is also looking clean with 5ft of swell, but the Saturday morning is the pick.
From Monday the 21st it drops off again into small, ordinary surf. The last interesting moment is Friday the 25th early morning – a clean, moderate offshore wind from the WSW with a long-period SE groundswell at 2ft and 14 seconds. Combined energy is 243 (weak to moderate). It’s small, but offshore and glassy with long lines – a sleeper session for the patient.
Bottom line: Tuesday the 15th morning is your best bet for size and clean conditions. Thursday the 17th and Saturday the 19th mornings are also top shelf for glassy, clean waves. Don't expect much else until the final Friday which could surprise on a small, perfect day.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 56mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu night, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | SE 8 | SE 11 |
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75 | 81 | 91 | 102 | 148 | 150 | 202 | 162 | 289 | 95 | 98 | 156 | 428 | 536 | 439 | 306 | 138 | 196 | 268 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 2:08AM1.05m | 2:57PM1.00m | 2:46AM1.08m | 3:16PM0.99m | 3:19AM1.09m | 3:37PM0.97m | 3:50AM1.05m | 3:59PM0.93m | 4:21AM0.98m | 4:23PM0.88m | 5:00AM0.89m | 4:51PM0.81m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:04AM0.04m | 9:15PM0.27m | 9:33AM0.10m | 9:38PM0.26m | 9:59AM0.19m | 9:56PM0.26m | 10:20AM0.30m | 10:08PM0.28m | 10:28AM0.41m | 10:08PM0.31m | 10:07AM0.49m | 10:08PM0.34m | |||||||
— | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
6:05 | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | 15 | 5 | 12 | 3 | — | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 11 |
75 | 81 | 91 | 102 | 45 | 33 | 48 | 46 | 117 | 58 | 98 | 156 | 428 | 536 | 439 | 306 | 138 | 66 | 268 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | E 12 | E 12 | ESE 9 | S 16 | ENE 8 | SE 13 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SE 9 | SE 12 | E 13 | E 8 |
63 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 51 | 7 | 66 | 66 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 3 | 24 | 4 | 49 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | SE 15 | — | ENE 8 | SE 11 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | E 12 |
14 | 13 | 13 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | 35 | 19 | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 3 | N 4 | — | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | SE 7 | — | — | ENE 9 | SSE 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 11 |
— | 9 | 6 | — | 148 | 150 | 202 | 162 | 289 | 95 | 94 | 112 | — | — | 106 | 49 | 82 | 196 | 80 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 106 | 56 | 56 | 51 | 46 | 56 | 256 | 97 | 56 | 0 | 7 | 16 | 133 | 56 | 15 |
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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.









