
Surf Forecasts:
Atalaia (Molhes) surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, SSE swell with 459 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 12AM. 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Atalaia (Molhes) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, let's have a look at what's on the cards for the coming weeks. The forecast kicks off on Thursday, the 23rd of July, and honestly, the first week or so is a bit of a non-event. The swell is small, the energy is weak, and the conditions are mostly messy. We're looking at a solid stretch of days where the surf is just not worth getting excited about. It's not until the second week of August that things start to look a whole lot more interesting.
Alright, let's get into it.
Thursday the 23rd of July, Atalaia (Molhes) is seeing some small, weak swell with a combined energy of only 102. Wave heights are around 3 ft from the ENE, but the wind is a cross-on from the SE at 9 mph, making for poor and choppy conditions. Not the day for it.
Friday the 24th of July starts off with a bit of a tease. The morning has glassy conditions with a light SW wind, and the swell has bumped up to 4 ft from the SE, with a period of 10 seconds. The energy is moderate at 241. It's surfable, but it's pretty ordinary. The afternoon gets more sheltered with an onshore breeze, so the window is really tight.
Saturday the 25th of July morning is cleaner, with a cross-off wind from the WNW and a 3 ft swell from the ESE. It's clean, but the energy is dropping and the waves are still very average. The afternoon turns cross-on again.
Sunday the 26th of July through to Monday the 3rd of August is a long, flat stretch. We're looking at tiny waves, mostly under 3 ft, with weak energy readings in the 50-100 range. The winds are a mix of onshore and cross-off, but the swell is just too small and weak to bother with. There are a few glassy mornings, like on the 27th, but the swell is a pathetic 2 ft. It's a real bummer of a week.
Now, hold on to your board, because things change on Tuesday the 4th of August. The morning is a standout. Atalaia (Molhes) gets a solid pulse of 6 ft swell from the SE, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy jumps to a massive 871, which is strong. The wind is glassy, and the conditions are looking very good. This is the best on offer in the entire forecast. The swell is a bit solid for beginners at 6 ft, so it's more for the intermediate crew.
Wednesday the 5th of August morning is also a gem. The swell holds at 6 ft from the E, with a combined energy of 435, and the wind is glassy again. Conditions are good. The afternoon gets a bit more messy with a cross-on breeze, but the morning is prime.
Thursday the 6th of August morning is another proper standout. The swell is 6 ft from the E, with a combined energy of 849, and the wind is glassy. It's very good again. The afternoons on these days tend to get a bit more wind-affected, but the mornings are absolutely firing.
Friday the 7th of August morning is still solid, with a 5 ft swell from the E and a clean cross-off wind, offering good waves. The energy is moderate at 277.
So, the story is clear: suffer through the first week for some tiny, weak waves, then get ready for a real run of quality surf from the morning of the 4th of August through to the 7th. The 4th and 6th of August mornings are the absolute best bets, with solid chest-to-head-high swell and glassy, clean conditions. The water temperature is sitting at 65°, which is basically normal for this time of year.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 7 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
76 | 459 | 204 | 245 | 194 | 168 | 172 | 168 | 121 | 82 | 61 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 32 | 41 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 5 | 10 |
Temp °C | 20 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 19 |
Feels °C | 18 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 25 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | ENE 7 |
76 | 142 | 204 | 245 | 194 | 168 | 172 | 168 | 121 | 82 | 61 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 18 | 27 | 21 | 24 | 32 | 41 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
8 | 54 | 37 | 34 | 29 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 39 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 26 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 3 | — | — | — | SE 14 | SSE 13 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SSE 12 | NNE 3 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 14 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 |
— | 1 | — | — | — | 8 | 18 | 70 | 42 | 14 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | ENE 8 | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
18 | 459 | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 10 | 0 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 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.
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