Atalaia (Molhes) Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.92° S 48.64° W

Atalaia (Molhes) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 06 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Atalaia (Molhes) sea temperature is
20.0°C
1.1° 

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 7 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, SSE swell with 1,783 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period with S 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Mon 7th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 7th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sun 13th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s coming up for Atalaia (Molhes) over the next couple of weeks.

The overall pattern is a bit of a slow burner. The first few days are pretty ordinary with small, short-period windswell and less-than-ideal wind directions. The water is sitting at 68°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Things start to get a little more interesting towards the middle of the second week, but the real standout is a late surge of energy that looks promising, even if it’s a long way off.

Monday 8th September is where we get our first real chance. The morning has a clean 2 ft wave from the SE, with a light offshore wind from the WSW. It’s small, but it’s clean and rideable. The afternoon looks even better with the wind going glassy, dropping to a 2 ft SE swell. The energy is low (88), but it’s a good time to get a few gentle ones.

Wednesday 10th September morning is another glassy one, with a 3 ft E swell. The wind is calm, so it’ll be real clean. The 4 ft E swell on Thursday 11th September morning is also on the cards with a light cross-offshore wind, but the 8-second period means it’s a bit weaker.

Sunday 14th September swings in with a bigger 5 ft SE swell, but the wind is onshore from the SE, turning it into a bit of a mess. The energy is moderate (400), but the wind’s not doing it any favours.

Now, the real best of the bunch looks to be Monday 15th September afternoon. The swell jumps to 8 ft from the ESE, with a cross-shore wind from the N. The energy is strong (1156), and the 8-second period will give it some punch. However, at 8 ft, this is firmly in the intermediate-to-expert zone. Beginners should stay out of the water on this one.

Tuesday 16th September morning cleans up nicely with a 12 mph offshore wind from the W, but the swell drops back to 3 ft from the ESE. It’s clean, but not the standout.

The big one, the one to circle on the calendar, is Sunday 21st September. The afternoon swing shows a 8 ft ENE swell with a light cross-shore wind from the N. The energy is massive (1573), and the 8-second period means it’s a powerful, punchy swell. This is a late-surge standout, and while it’s over a week away and a bit less certain, the potential is there for some proper waves. Again, 8 ft is expert-only territory.

Between the 15th and the 21st, there are a few days of small, surfable, but ordinary waves with onshore or cross-shore winds. The 21st is the real prize.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 85mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSE
10
1.6
SSE
10
0.8
SE
10
0.7
SE
11
0.6
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
1.1
E
7
1.2
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.1
E
8
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E
8
0.6
SSE
15
0.8
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
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ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
1.9
SSE
10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
386
502
127
112
64
49
117
172
195
165
127
158
77
79
87
85
87
83
684
Wind (km/h)
15
S
10
S
10
E
0
SSE
10
WSW
10
NE
5
W
5
WNW
15
NE
10
S
5
W
5
SSW
10
W
5
E
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E
5
NNE
10
WNW
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NW
20
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High Tide
11:24PM0.69m
2:00PM0.93m
00:00AM0.80m
2:14PM0.96m
00:38AM0.90m
2:24PM0.98m
1:22AM0.98m
2:39PM0.99m
2:08AM1.05m
2:57PM1.00m
2:46AM1.08m
3:16PM0.99m
Low Tide
6:18AM0.17m
7:07PM0.43m
7:03AM0.10m
7:47PM0.39m
7:50AM0.05m
8:21PM0.34m
8:31AM0.02m
8:50PM0.30m
9:04AM0.04m
9:15PM0.27m
9:33AM0.10m
9:38PM0.26m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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28
15
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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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