Atalaia (Molhes) surf break

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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Tuesday 26 May 2026 -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
20.7° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 (May 26) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Tue 26th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf12AM (Thu 28th May)7ft (2.2m) 9s
Most Powerful12AM (Thu 28th May)7ft (2.2m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
2
3
1
0
1
0
0
0
2
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
12
0.4
SE
12
1.2
S
6
1.8
SSE
9
2.2
SSE
9
0.8
SE
8
0.8
SE
8
0.7
SE
7
0.7
ESE
7
0.5
ESE
7
0.5
ESE
7
1.1
SE
11
1.3
ESE
12
0.7
SE
11
0.6
SE
10
0.6
SE
10
1.4
SSE
9
0.8
SE
9
0.8
SE
8
0.9
SE
8
1
SE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
72
34
96
528
692
97
73
54
43
26
26
297
472
112
63
68
315
115
84
94
200
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
5
SSE
10
SW
10
ESE
5
SW
5
WSW
10
E
5
SSW
5
SW
5
ESE
0
S
5
WNW
10
N
10
NW
5
WNW
5
ESE
10
SSE
5
SSE
15
SE
10
S
5
SSW
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
off
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-off
off
on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
High Tide
11:25PM0.85m
11:45AM0.91m
11:50PM0.87m
12:24PM0.93m
00:21AM0.88m
1:12PM0.94m
00:59AM0.89m
2:07PM0.96m
1:49AM0.91m
2:51PM0.98m
2:36AM0.93m
3:25PM1.00m
3:14AM0.95m
Low Tide
5:57PM0.37m
6:10AM0.36m
6:37PM0.37m
6:47AM0.28m
7:25PM0.37m
7:33AM0.22m
8:16PM0.37m
8:19AM0.19m
8:56PM0.38m
8:56AM0.18m
9:28PM0.40m
9:28AM0.20m
9:58PM0.44m
9:56AM0.24m
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:52
6:52
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:30
5:30
5:29
5:29
5:29
5:29
5:28
5:28
3
1
3
Temp °C
19
19
20
21
17
19
19
16
19
19
19
17
19
17
21
21
17
17
18
16
17
20
21
20
20
16
19
18
16
19
19
20
17
19
17
22
21
17
18
17
14
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
7
0.4
NE
4
0.4
SSE
6
0.9
SE
10
1.1
SE
9
0.8
SE
8
0.8
SE
8
0.7
SE
7
0.7
ESE
7
0.5
ESE
7
0.5
ESE
7
1.1
SE
11
1.3
ESE
12
0.8
E
7
0.8
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.8
ESE
6
0.8
SE
9
0.3
ENE
6
0.2
ENE
6
1
SE
10
Energy kJ
23
5
12
134
206
97
73
54
43
26
26
297
472
57
57
43
51
112
7
3
200
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
12
0.3
ESE
7
0.3
ESE
7
0.2
ENE
5
0.1
NE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.1
E
6
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
9
0.2
SSE
10
0.8
SE
11
0.8
ESE
7
0.7
SE
11
0.6
SE
10
0.6
SE
10
0.5
SE
9
0.4
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
6
0.1
SE
13
0.2
ENE
6
Energy kJ
72
9
9
2
3
6
6
1
5
3
10
153
62
112
63
60
41
12
11
7
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
12
0.3
ENE
5
0.2
ESE
7
0.2
ENE
8
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
12
0.3
SSE
8
0.6
S
10
0.1
E
6
Energy kJ
34
4
4
6
3
3
5
13
68
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
N
3
1.2
S
6
1.8
SSE
9
2.2
SSE
9
0.5
S
6
0.5
E
10
1.4
SSE
9
1.2
SSE
6
0.8
SE
8
0.9
SE
8
Energy kJ
3
96
528
692
20
49
315
115
84
94
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
3
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
0
0
17
0
51
0
0
56
0
2
121
51
0
71
0
0
20
10
0
56
10
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Catarina - Norte
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
3
3
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
1
3
4
3
2
2
1
2
1
1
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
7
9
6
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
8
7
6
4
5
6
6
6
6
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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).

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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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