Atalaia (Molhes) Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.92° S 48.64° W

Atalaia (Molhes) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 04 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Atalaia (Molhes) sea temperature is
20.4°C
0.2° 

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 5 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 10 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 10 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, E swell with 380 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 6 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with E 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 Tuesday (Oct 06) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. 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 1.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 08) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Tue 6th Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf 6PM (Sat 10th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 10th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
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ENE
8
1.3
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8
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8
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8
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8
1
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8
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7
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ESE
7
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8
0.9
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7
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7
0.9
ESE
10
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9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
226
228
144
120
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88
71
110
78
59
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55
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237
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
15
SSE
15
SE
10
SE
5
SSE
10
SSW
5
SSW
5
ESE
0
SSW
10
ESE
5
E
0
NNW
10
ENE
10
NNE
5
ENE
10
NNE
10
N
5
NW
10
N
10
SSW
Wind State
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cross
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-off
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High Tide
8:29PM0.66m
1:00PM0.90m
11:10PM0.74m
1:07PM0.91m
11:43PM0.84m
1:05PM0.92m
00:16AM0.93m
1:19PM0.93m
00:54AM0.99m
1:42PM0.94m
1:40AM1.03m
2:10PM0.94m
2:24AM1.04m
Low Tide
5:35PM0.56m
5:18AM0.27m
6:03PM0.50m
5:58AM0.18m
6:32PM0.44m
6:36AM0.13m
7:05PM0.37m
7:19AM0.10m
7:41PM0.31m
8:02AM0.10m
8:16PM0.24m
8:39AM0.13m
8:46PM0.19m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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28
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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.

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.

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