Surf Forecasts:
Atalaia (Molhes) surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 14s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, ENE swell with 105 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s 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 1.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 1ft (0.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 1ft (0.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Atalaia (Molhes) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right on, let’s take a look at what’s cooking at Atalaia (Molhes) over the next couple of weeks.
Straight up, this is a tricky run. For the first week and a half we’re looking at a lot of very ordinary, small, and poorly-shaped waves. The swell is tiny, around 1.0 ft to 2 ft for days, with a short period that just doesn’t have any punch. The combined swell energy is weak, often in the 50s and 60s (59–71). Winds are mostly cross or cross-onshore, keeping things choppy and messy. There are a few glassy windows, like Wednesday morning the 29th, Thursday morning the 30th, and Monday morning the 3rd of August, but the swell is so small that it’s barely rideable. You’d be scratching for anything.
The real standout doesn’t show up until Tuesday the 11th of August. The morning session looks promising with a 4 ft swell from the SSE, a period of 8 seconds, and glassy conditions. The combined energy jumps to 287 – moderate, with some life in it. That’s the best early call for a clean, surfable wave.
Then Wednesday the 12th of August is the one to circle. The afternoon brings a solid 7 ft swell from the SSE, period 7 seconds, and clean conditions with a light offshore wind from the WSW. The combined energy hits 597 – strong, meaty stuff. The swell direction is almost exactly from the optimum SSE direction for this break, which is a beautiful match. That’s expert territory, though – 7 ft is a pretty serious wave, so only for those with the skill and the nerve. The crowds at Atalaia can be a problem sometimes, so on a day like this expect a crew of locals to be out.
Overall, you’ve got a long gap of flatness and mediocrity until the 11th, and then a couple of promising days. The 12th is the clear standout. Keep your expectations low for the first week, but that second week might just deliver.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 5 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 13 | SE 12 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 |
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 kJ | 31 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 48 | 64 | 99 | 82 | 82 | 77 | 65 | 52 | 37 | 44 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | on | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 2:09AM0.97m | 3:04PM1.02m | 2:49AM1.04m | 3:33PM1.06m | 3:22AM1.09m | 4:02PM1.07m | 3:53AM1.10m | 4:33PM1.05m | 4:26AM1.08m | 5:09PM1.00m | 5:06AM1.02m | 5:55PM0.92m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:01PM0.35m | 9:08AM0.12m | 9:29PM0.35m | 9:37AM0.12m | 9:54PM0.38m | 10:04AM0.15m | 10:17PM0.42m | 10:30AM0.20m | 10:38PM0.46m | 11:01AM0.27m | 10:56PM0.48m | 11:57AM0.35m | 11:10PM0.50m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 20 | 25 | 22 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 6 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 31 | 34 | 34 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 10 | 27 | 64 | 99 | 82 | 82 | 77 | 65 | 52 | 37 | 44 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 12 | SE 10 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 13 | ENE 7 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | — | E 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 |
| kJ | 13 | 12 | 21 | 17 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 27 | 9 | 19 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 14 | 14 | 25 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 5 | SE 12 | ENE 7 | SSE 11 | — | SE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 14 | SSE 13 |
| kJ | 5 | 26 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 23 | 5 | 22 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 16 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 12 | SSE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 5 | — | ENE 7 | — | — | S 4 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 13 | 34 | — | — | — | — | — | 48 | — | 31 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 46 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 68 | 14 | 8 | 0 | 150 | 0 | 15 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 56 |
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