
Surf Forecasts:
Atalaia (Molhes) surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, SE swell with 511 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s 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 1.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Atalaia (Molhes) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cooking at Atalaia (Molhes) over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, the first few days are a bit of a write-off. We’ve got some small SE swell rolling in, but the wind is all over the place – onshore and cross-shore – making a mess of things. The combined wave energy is moderate (237 to 279), but it’s just not worth paddling out for. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing weird there.
We do get a little window of hope on Thursday, the 13th of August. The afternoon shows some glassy conditions with a 2ft SE swell, and the period is a very long 15 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, with a combined energy of 391 (moderate). The wind goes glassy, so the waves will be clean. This is a solid, mellow option for an intermediate surfer.
Then, the real standout arrives on the 19th of August (Wednesday). The morning and afternoon both look great. Swell is a punchy 6ft from the east, with a 10-second period, which is a nice, workable wave. The wind is offshore – WNW – and light, meaning the faces will be clean and lined up. Combined energy is strong (565 to 608). This is the best on offer in the whole outlook. The swell is getting up there, over 5ft, so it’s a bit more for the crew who know what they’re doing, but it’s not out of control. This is your day.
After that, things taper off quickly. The last week of the forecast drops into tiny, weak swell with low energy, barely worth a mention. A few glassy moments on the 22nd of August with 2ft, but the energy is minimal (62). It’s a long stretch of flat-looking conditions to finish the run.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a bust, the second week has one clear winner. Get on the 19th of August if you can.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 15 | SE 14 |
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160 | 171 | 215 | 176 | 486 | 449 | 511 | 228 | 171 | 202 | 221 | 193 | 214 | 217 | 207 | 139 | 83 | 221 | 192 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:39PM0.65m | 12:20PM0.84m | 11:23PM0.69m | 2:05PM0.91m | 00:08AM0.77m | 2:37PM0.98m | 00:55AM0.85m | 2:57PM1.02m | 1:48AM0.94m | 3:15PM1.04m | 2:33AM1.02m | 3:33PM1.04m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:42AM0.31m | 6:40PM0.46m | 6:30AM0.21m | 7:35PM0.43m | 7:24AM0.12m | 8:20PM0.40m | 8:15AM0.05m | 8:53PM0.38m | 8:54AM0.02m | 9:21PM0.37m | 9:28AM0.02m | 9:46PM0.38m | |||||||
— | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | 3 | 6 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 6 |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 18 |
Feels °C | 13 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | ENE 8 | SE 15 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 |
160 | 48 | 215 | 78 | 38 | 26 | 30 | 228 | 171 | 202 | 221 | 193 | 214 | 217 | 207 | 139 | 45 | 55 | 64 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | SE 15 | ENE 8 | SE 13 | — | ENE 7 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 4 | E 5 | ENE 5 | SE 12 | SE 15 | SE 14 |
45 | 171 | 47 | 176 | — | 37 | — | 18 | 44 | 38 | 21 | 12 | 11 | 3 | 11 | 20 | 83 | 221 | 192 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | SE 15 | SSE 10 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | 5 | — | 57 | 115 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | ESE 6 | ENE 4 | — | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 5 | — | — | — |
35 | 18 | 17 | — | 486 | 449 | 511 | 41 | 43 | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | 34 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 56 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 59 | 56 | 46 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 15 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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