Atalaia (Molhes) Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.92° S 48.64° W

Atalaia (Molhes) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Atalaia (Molhes) sea temperature is
19.3° C
0.8° 

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 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, SE swell with 613 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s 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 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 1.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 8th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Best Surf12PM (Sat 8th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s
Most Powerful12PM (Sun 9th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Right, let’s have a look at what’s shaking for the next couple of weeks. The first few days are a bit of a write-off, so don’t rush for the wax just yet. The real action, and the standout window, is locked in for the second week, especially around the 18th and 19th of August.

We start off with a long, quiet gap. From the 7th right through to the 12th of August, it’s mostly small, messy, and cross-onshore. Not worth paddling out for. The water temp is sitting at 67°, which is about 1° above normal for this time of year, so nothing crazy, just a touch warmer than average.

The first real glimmer comes on the morning of Wednesday the 12th of August. Atalaia (Molhes) sees a clean, 3ft swell from the SE with a 13-second period, light cross-offshore wind, and the combined energy is moderate (356). It’s surfable and clean, but nothing to write home about.

Things start to build on the 18th of August. This is the one. Tuesday the 18th, morning and afternoon, is the pick of the whole outlook. We’re looking at 10ft of east swell with a 10-second period, gentle offshore wind from the west, and the energy is strong (1545 in the morning, 1979 in the afternoon). The wave comment says it’s excellent for experienced surfers. That’s over 8ft, so beginners, stay on the beach. The offshore wind will keep it clean and lined up. This is a groundswell, and with a period of 10 seconds, it’s got some push but won’t be too straight for the beach break here. It’s going to be a proper session for the crew who know what they’re doing.

The 19th of August is still very good, with 8ft to 7ft east swell, still offshore and clean, energy in the 1100-1200 range. The 20th of August morning holds 6ft east swell with light offshore wind, but the afternoon gets wrecked by a cross-onshore breeze. The 21st and 22nd of August have smaller, cleaner windows but nothing that compares to the 18th and 19th.

Standout: Tuesday the 18th of August. Big east swell, clean offshore wind, and plenty of energy. That’s the one you want to circle on the calendar. The 19th is a close second. The rest is just waiting for the tide and the wind to play ball.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed night, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Sunday
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Energy kJ
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179
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448
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132
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144
132
245
380
Wind (km/h)
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WNW
20
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ESE
10
NNE
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W
20
SSE
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High Tide
10:57AM0.77m
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
5:49PM0.50m
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
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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).

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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