
Surf Forecasts:
Atalaia (Molhes) surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 17s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, SSE swell with 651 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. 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 2.0m 9s 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+) | 12AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Atalaia (Molhes) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on offer for the next couple of weeks. To be straight with you, the start is a bit of a flat spell, but there's a pulse of proper swell building for the second week that has our attention.
We’re looking at Atalaia (Molhes), a beach and jetty setup. It’s a fairly consistent spot, but for the first several days, the surf is small and pretty ordinary. Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th are a write-off with tiny, weak waves and onshore or cross-shore winds. The combined energy is weak, sitting between 77 and 85 (low energy) – nothing to get excited about.
Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th see a slight improvement. The mornings are clean with a glassy or cross-offshore wind, but the swell is still small at 2ft to 3ft from the ENE with a short period of 7-8 seconds. The energy is still weak (88-99). It’s surfable, but you’ll be scratching for anything decent.
Friday the 7th is a bit better. The morning has a light offshore wind from the west, with 3ft of ENE swell. The energy edges up to 97, still weak. By Friday afternoon, it goes glassy, and the swell energy climbs to 111 (moderate). It’s still small, but clean. Saturday the 8th morning is glassy again, but the swell drops back to 2ft.
Sunday the 9th is a mess. A strong SSE wind kicks up, creating a cross-chop. The swell jumps to 4ft from the SE with a period of 14 seconds, but the wind is just too strong and onshore. The energy is moderate (665), but it’s not for paddling – that setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than a traditional surf.
Monday the 10th is still poor with cross-shore winds and only 3ft of swell.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Tuesday the 11th of August is the standout. The morning brings a solid 6ft swell from the SSE, with a 12-second period, and the wind is a clean cross-offshore from the WSW. The combined energy is a strong 1031. This is the real deal—clean, punchy waves for intermediate surfers. The afternoon gets bigger at 8ft, but the wind swings onshore from the east, making it a bit of a washout, so get on it early.
Wednesday the 12th is a step down, with 3ft from the SE, but still a clean morning. The energy drops to 211 (moderate). Thursday the 13th has even smaller, clean waves in the morning at 2ft.
Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th are poor again, with small, weak swell and onshore or cross-onshore winds.
Sunday the 16th of August has a promising morning. A clean 4ft swell from the ESE with a light cross-offshore wind. The energy is 327 (moderate). It’s worth a look.
Monday the 17th is tricky. The morning has 8ft of E swell, but the wind is onshore, making it a questionable session. The energy is high (1364), but the quality is poor.
Finally, Tuesday the 18th of August is the absolute peak of the forecast. The morning is glassy, with a solid 8ft of E swell at a 9-second period. The combined energy is a massive 2038 (very strong). This is big, powerful surf for experienced surfers only. The glassy conditions will make it magical, but it’s a heavy day—only for those who know what they’re doing.
So, to sum it up: the first week is mostly small, clean, and forgettable. The best windows are the morning of Tuesday the 11th for a solid, clean groundswell, and the morning of Tuesday the 18th for a big, glassy, expert-only session.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 12 | SE 11 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
99 | 73 | 54 | 40 | 38 | 69 | 61 | 47 | 48 | 37 | 77 | 60 | 87 | 85 | 81 | 62 | 67 | 85 | 161 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | glassy | cross | glassy | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 5:06AM1.02m | 5:55PM0.92m | 6:03AM0.95m | 6:43PM0.85m | 7:05AM0.88m | 7:25PM0.77m | 8:03AM0.81m | 8:10PM0.70m | 10:57AM0.77m | 9:39PM0.65m | 12:20PM0.84m | 11:23PM0.69m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:56PM0.48m | 11:57AM0.35m | 11:10PM0.50m | 1:01PM0.43m | 1:01AM0.50m | 1:57PM0.51m | 1:47AM0.49m | 4:49PM0.54m | 4:50AM0.43m | 5:49PM0.50m | 5:42AM0.31m | 6:40PM0.46m | |||||||
— | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 16 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
99 | 73 | 54 | 40 | 38 | 36 | 44 | 47 | 48 | 37 | 77 | 60 | 87 | 85 | 81 | 62 | 67 | 85 | 81 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | E 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | — | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 16 |
4 | 2 | 15 | 25 | 23 | 69 | 61 | 41 | 36 | 35 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 3 | — | 3 | 8 | 161 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | E 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | S 6 | — | — | S 17 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | — | SE 8 | — | — |
2 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 23 | 29 | 1 | — | — | 5 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | — | 2 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | ENE 8 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | — |
— | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 23 | 15 | 13 | 7 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 71 | 8 | 8 | 97 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Catarina - Norte | |||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil | |||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
Latest Updates
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.










