Atalaia (Molhes) Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.92° S 48.64° W

Atalaia (Molhes) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Atalaia (Molhes) sea temperature is
19.2° C
0.6° 

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 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, SSE swell with 993 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Atalaia (Molhes) in the next 16 days are 1.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 12PM. 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 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 6th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 7s
Best Surf 6AM (Sat 8th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 11th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Atalaia (Molhes).

Right off the bat, it's a bit of a slow start. The first proper surf windows are going to be thin. We're looking at a few days of small, ordinary waves from Wednesday 5th August through to Saturday the 8th. Nothing to get excited about with waist-high, 2ft ENE windswell that's got a short period of just 7 seconds, and the swell energy is weak at best (84). Wind is glassy for the first session on Wednesday afternoon, so it'll be clean but very weak.

Things start to look a little more interesting on the morning of Friday 7th August. We get a slight bump up to 3ft swell from the ENE with a clean offshore breeze, and the combined swell energy hits a moderate 127. This is surfable, but still nothing special. The bigger story comes on Saturday 8th August when a fresh long-period SE groundswell arrives. The period jumps to 14 seconds, and the combined energy surges up to 361. The swell height is still small, around 3ft, but that juice will push some shape into the lineup. The wind is variable, but the afternoon looks cleaner as a cross-offshore sets up. It’s not a full standout, but it’s the first real glimpse of quality in an otherwise flat week.

Sunday 9th August gets ruined by a cross-onshore breeze, so the swell is there but the surface is scrap. Conditions stay messy right through to Wednesday 12th August as the SE groundswell hangs around but gets slapped by southerly winds. The morning of Wednesday 12th has a moderate 4ft on the cards with moderate energy (373) and cross-shore winds, but it's just not coming together.

Now, the real standout arrives on Thursday 13th August. This is the pick of the forecast. We get a solid 6ft swell from the E on the morning, with a period of 7 seconds and strong wave energy (581). The wind swings around to a light WSW offshore, so the faces will be clean and hollow. The water temperature is currently sitting at 67°, which is about average for the time of year. This is a proper session for intermediate surfers. The afternoon holds up too, with 5ft ENE swell and a cross-offshore breeze. For Atalaia, this is the best on offer.

After that little peak, things drop off again. The tail end of the forecast shows a big pulse of windswell arriving on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th August, with heights up to 8ft from the E. That sounds heavy, but the wind is howling onshore (12 mph from the ESE and E), so it’ll be a messy, choppy mess. The swell energy is massive (1068-1607), but this is only for the experienced crew, and even then it'll be a battle. By Monday 17th, the swell is still big at 7ft, but wind stays onshore. That setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The final few days from Tuesday 19th August see the swell settle back down. Wednesday morning the 19th looks promising with glassy conditions and a clean 4ft E swell (300 energy). That could be a nice, low-key session if you’re patient enough to wait. Thursday 20th is back to small and ordinary.

Overall, there is a stand-out day: Thursday 13th August with clean, solid waves. The early week is a slog, and the end of the window has size but poor conditions. Stay patient and aim for that morning of the 13th.
Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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35
57
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67
119
85
220
297
265
181
449
178
158
257
138
77
74
239
286
Wind (km/h)
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WNW
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10
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10
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WSW
15
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NNE
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High Tide
7:25PM0.77m
8:03AM0.81m
8:10PM0.70m
10:57AM0.77m
9:39PM0.65m
12:20PM0.84m
11:23PM0.69m
2:05PM0.91m
00:08AM0.77m
2:37PM0.98m
00:55AM0.85m
2:57PM1.02m
1:48AM0.94m
Low Tide
1:47AM0.49m
4:49PM0.54m
4:50AM0.43m
5:49PM0.50m
5:42AM0.31m
6:40PM0.46m
6:30AM0.21m
7:35PM0.43m
7:24AM0.12m
8:20PM0.40m
8:15AM0.05m
8:53PM0.38m
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Temp °C
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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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