Atalaia (Molhes) Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.92° S 48.64° W

Atalaia (Molhes) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Atalaia (Molhes) sea temperature is
18.0° C
0.6° 

Atalaia (Molhes) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Atalaia (Molhes) surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, ENE swell with 270 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. 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 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 19th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 20th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful12AM (Mon 20th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Atalaia (Molhes) over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
1
E
8
1.1
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
SSE
9
1.1
SE
9
1
SE
9
1
SE
9
0.9
SE
9
0.8
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
168
131
270
201
172
190
176
140
181
116
134
168
127
127
183
155
155
110
78
93
67
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
10
NNE
5
NNW
10
WNW
10
NE
5
WNW
5
WNW
5
ENE
5
SSW
10
SW
5
NW
0
W
15
SSE
15
S
10
S
10
S
10
SE
5
SSW
5
SW
10
NE
0
W
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
6:11PM0.88m
6:11AM0.94m
6:49PM0.84m
7:06AM0.87m
7:23PM0.80m
7:56AM0.80m
8:00PM0.75m
9:04AM0.73m
8:56PM0.70m
11:26AM0.74m
10:46PM0.71m
12:08PM0.79m
11:41PM0.77m
Low Tide
12:49PM0.37m
1:03AM0.54m
1:30PM0.45m
1:37AM0.52m
2:11PM0.53m
2:22AM0.50m
4:21PM0.57m
4:37AM0.44m
5:24PM0.54m
5:29AM0.35m
6:07PM0.49m
6:12AM0.28m
6:54PM0.45m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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).

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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.

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