Surf Forecasts:
Atalaia (Molhes) surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, ENE swell with 394 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Atalaia (Molhes) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s in store for Atalaia (Molhes) over the next couple of weeks.
The forecast’s got a quiet start, but a couple of sessions are absolute crackers. The water’s around 67°, pretty much normal for this time of year.
Thursday August 13th gets us going with a small but clean 3-foot swell (SE, 15-second period). The breeze is a light cross-off from the SSW at 3 mph, so the surface is real clean. Moderate energy (373) for the size. This break can have a crowd sometimes, but a small swell like this might keep it quiet.
Friday the 14th is a two-session day. Morning’s tiny, just 2 feet, glassy as glass. The afternoon brings a 3-foot SE swell, still 14-second period, with dead calm winds. That’s pure, clean, soul-surfing conditions. Energy is 359.
Saturday the 15th – get in early. The morning has a 4-foot ESE swell (8-second period) and a light NNW cross-off at 6 mph. It’s clean enough (energy 281). The arvo turns onshore and messy.
From Sunday the 16th through Tuesday the 18th, the quality is poor. Most of it’s onshore or choppy, with short-period, weak swells. Tuesday morning the 18th is the only window – 5-foot E swell, 9 seconds, and a light NW cross-off at 3 mph. Clean, but nothing special.
There’s a real lull from the arvo of Tuesday the 18th all the way to Friday the 21st. The swell drops to 3 to 4 feet, but the wind’s all over the place and the energy’s weak. Friday morning on the 21st has a solid offshore from the W at 12 mph, but the swell is just 4 feet with a 6-second period – more wind than wave. The weekend of the 22nd and 23rd is flat with less than 1 foot of swell. A proper break.
Now, the big moments. Tuesday the 25th of August is the real standout. Morning sees 5 feet of SE swell, 8-second period, clean with a light SSW cross-off (energy 385). Good fun. But the afternoon is the one – 8 feet of SSE swell, 8-second period, clean with light cross-off, and a massive energy reading of 921. That’s strong, heavy surf. Beginners should stay away; this is for the experienced crew. It’ll be hollow and punchy.
Then, Thursday the 27th of August, early session: 7 feet of ESE swell (8-second period), light NW cross-off. The energy is 1067 – that’s serious power. Again, expert-level only. Clean, but the short period will make it peaky and fast.
The tail end of the month, Friday the 28th, gives a clean 4-foot swell on the morning, but nothing special after that.
Best on offer? No question – Tuesday afternoon the 25th of August at Atalaia (Molhes) – 8 feet of clean, punchy swell. Second best is Thursday morning the 27th – 7 feet with clean winds, but it’s a long way out, so don’t bank on it just yet.
Catch ya, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 71mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 14 | SE 13 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
365 | 377 | 205 | 142 | 257 | 205 | 389 | 394 | 212 | 235 | 295 | 358 | 331 | 374 | 337 | 281 | 238 | 173 | 103 | 92 | 68 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 3:33PM1.04m | 3:07AM1.08m | 3:53PM1.02m | 3:39AM1.09m | 4:14PM0.98m | 4:10AM1.07m | 4:38PM0.94m | 4:45AM1.00m | 5:05PM0.88m | 5:31AM0.91m | 5:43PM0.82m | 00:16AM0.44m | 6:33AM0.83m | 12:03PM0.57m | 6:33PM0.76m | ||||||
Low Tide | 9:28AM0.02m | 9:46PM0.38m | 9:59AM0.08m | 10:10PM0.39m | 10:29AM0.17m | 10:31PM0.40m | 11:01AM0.28m | 10:48PM0.41m | 11:47AM0.39m | 10:43PM0.42m | 12:45PM0.48m | 10:37PM0.43m | 10:30AM0.56m | 1:29PM0.56m | 10:55PM0.45m | ||||||
6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | |
mm | 1 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 44 | 5 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 27 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 22 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 29 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
365 | 377 | 205 | 77 | 94 | 145 | 248 | 284 | 212 | 235 | 295 | 358 | 331 | 374 | 337 | 281 | 238 | 173 | 103 | 92 | 68 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | SE 13 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | — | — | — | SE 8 | SE 8 |
8 | 11 | 7 | 142 | 257 | 205 | 92 | 83 | 31 | 30 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 3 | — | — | — | 46 | 35 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | — | E 14 | E 13 | E 14 | — | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 13 | E 13 |
— | — | 4 | 3 | 7 | 4 | — | — | 15 | 14 | 14 | — | 38 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 14 | S 4 | — | — | — | E 7 | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 9 | — | — | SE 4 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | — | — |
— | 72 | 9 | — | — | — | 389 | 394 | — | — | — | — | — | 116 | — | — | 40 | 150 | 73 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 82 | 32 | 68 | 56 | 68 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 16 | 16 | 51 | 0 |
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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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