Surf Forecasts:
Atalaia (Molhes) surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, SSE swell with 264 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Atalaia (Molhes) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’ve been staring at the charts for this stretch of coast. Let’s be real, for the first week or so, things are looking pretty flat and ordinary. We’ve got a long run of small, mediocre waves ahead, but don’t lose hope. There’s a little glimmer of something much better hiding in the second week.
The forecast period starts now, but honestly, there’s no real surf on offer right away. From Wednesday the 22nd of July right through to the end of the month, it’s a real struggle. The swell is tiny, mostly around 2 ft to 4 ft, with weak energy. The conditions are just “surfable but very ordinary” at best. Winds are light and variable, with some glassy windows on Wednesday morning, Thursday morning, and a few mornings next week, but the swell just isn’t there to back it up. The first week is a write-off for any decent paddle session.
Now, on Saturday August 1st, we get a little bump in the morning. Atalaia (Molhes) sees a 4 ft east swell with clean cross-offshore winds and moderate energy. It’s still not a standout, but it’s a step up from the doldrums.
The real story, the one we’ve been waiting for, lands on Sunday, August 2nd. Get your gear ready for the morning. That’s the standout. The swell jumps to 6 ft from the south, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is strong, and the wind is glassy. This is legit. The water temp is about 65°, which is pretty normal for this time of year. It’s a solid, punchy, clean wave that’s going to be a lot of fun for intermediate surfers. It’s not too big, not too small, and the glassy conditions will make it smooth. This is the best on offer in the whole 16-day window. After that, things drop back into small, choppy, and ordinary territory for the rest of the run.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a total bust. The real gem is that Sunday morning, August 2nd. Don’t sleep on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 140 | 134 | 162 | 115 | 126 | 190 | 208 | 245 | 203 | 186 | 138 | 150 | 151 | 154 | 143 | 113 | 92 | 86 | 64 | 65 | 46 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 8:00PM0.75m | 9:04AM0.73m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:21PM0.57m | 4:37AM0.44m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — |
 | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — |
mm | 2 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 8 |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 140 | 134 | 162 | 115 | 72 | 55 | 208 | 245 | 203 | 186 | 138 | 150 | 151 | 154 | 143 | 113 | 92 | 86 | 64 | 29 | 31 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 11 | — | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 14 | SE 13 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 4 | ENE 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | 10 | 5 | — | — | 53 | 50 | 33 | 29 | 29 | 70 | 42 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 28 | 65 | 46 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 8 | — | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 16 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | ENE 7 | SSE 12 | ENE 7 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 4 | 12 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 39 | 19 | 19 | 37 | 14 | 5 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | NNW 2 | — | S 4 | SE 7 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | — | NW 3 |
| kJ | 3 | 1 | — | 33 | 126 | 190 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 10 | 9 | — | — | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 59 | 15 | 10 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 137 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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