Atalaia (Molhes) Surf Forecast

/ Santa Catarina – Norte (41 surf breaks) /

Brazil (447 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (26.92° S 48.64° W)

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Atalaia (Molhes) surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Norte / Brazil

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Saturday 23 Aug 2025 -03

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

Today's Atalaia (Molhes) sea temperature is 18.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Atalaia (Molhes) this week:

The surf forecast for Atalaia (Molhes) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 25) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s 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 12 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 24) 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+)	3AM (Mon 25th Aug)	4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf	3AM (Mon 25th Aug)	4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful	12AM (Sun 24th Aug)	6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Atalaia (Molhes) over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.
	Saturday 23			Sunday 24			Monday 25			Tuesday 26			Wednesday 27			Thursday 28			Friday 29
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	2	1	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	1	0	1	1	0	1
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	ENE	ENE	SSE	SE	SE	SSE	ENE	ENE	ESE	E	SE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E
Period(s) (?)	8	9	8	8	7	8	8	8	8	8	16	8	7	7	8	7	7	8	8	8	8
Wave Graph (?)
Energy (?)	271	319	637	232	199	476	134	120	196	86	156	130	98	151	189	146	118	162	194	192	157
Wind (km/h)	NW	NE	S	S	SSE	S	S	ESE	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	S	SSW	SSE	SE	SSW	SW	ESE	WSW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- off	cross- on	cross	cross	cross- on	cross	glass	cross- on	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross- off	glass	glass	glass	cross- on	cross- off	glass	on	cross- off
High Tide / height (m)		3:09PM 0.99	2:44AM 1.06		3:27PM 1.00		3:17AM 1.09	3:48PM 1.00		3:47AM 1.09	4:10PM 0.97		4:17AM 1.04	4:36PM 0.92		4:52AM 0.96	5:06PM 0.86		5:40AM 0.88	5:51PM 0.79
Low Tide / height (m)	9:07AM 0.04		9:22PM 0.34	9:36AM 0.07		9:44PM 0.33	10:02AM 0.14		10:04PM 0.34	10:25AM 0.23		10:18PM 0.35	10:43AM 0.32		10:21PM 0.37	10:40AM 0.41		10:20PM 0.38	10:29AM 0.48		10:30PM 0.40

	Saturday 23			Sunday 24			Monday 25			Tuesday 26			Wednesday 27			Thursday 28			Friday 29
Sunrise	6:37	-	-	6:35	-	-	6:35	-	-	6:33	-	-	6:33	-	-	6:31	-	-	6:31	-	-
Sunset	-	5:57	-	-	5:58	-	-	5:58	-	-	5:58	-	-	5:59	-	-	5:59	-	-	6:00	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	2	-	1	23	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	27	28	15	15	14	13	15	17	15	15	15	16	16	17	18	19	20	17	20	20	17
Feels °C (?)	26	28	11	12	11	10	15	16	14	14	14	16	16	18	20	20	20	18	20	20	18

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Santa Catarina - Norte

Wind Update Cross-off wind 4 km from Atalaia (Molhes) has switched on-shore (light winds from the ENE at Navegantes Airport). Waves at Atalaia (Molhes) tending choppy. 1.4m 8s swell from the ENE to make surfable waves.
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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 12 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.