
Surf Forecasts:
Atalaia (Molhes) surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 15s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, SSE swell with 2,163 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Atalaia (Molhes) in the next 16 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Atalaia (Molhes) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Let's look at what's cookin' for Atalaia (Molhes) over the next 16 days. It's a bit of a mixed bag, with some definite windows if you pick your moments. The water's sitting at a nice 68°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year – no need for the thickest wetsuit.
The first half of this week is pretty quiet. Monday the 7th starts with some hope, but the swell is only about 5ft out of the SSE with moderate 636 units of energy, and while it's clean, it's not exactly cranking.
We get a few small windows. Wednesday the 9th morning has a small 4ft E swell with 223 units of energy, but the period is a short 8 seconds, so don't expect much push. Thursday the 10th morning is flat and glassy with a tiny 3ft E swell, but then Thursday afternoon things get weird – a tiny 2ft swell with a very long 15-second period out of the SSE, and 362 units of energy. Glassy conditions, but it's gonna be tiny and lined-up; more for a longboard than a shortboard at a beach setup.
The real standout is Wednesday the 16th morning. That's the one to circle. We've got a clean, 5ft S swell with 686 units of energy, and it's glassy. That's gonna be the best shape and quality on offer for a good stretch, no doubt about it.
Then we have a bit of a lull through the middle of the month, with a lot of poor conditions and onshore wind.
The second week holds one more standout. Sunday the 20th is looking promising – a solid 7ft ENE swell with 791 to 813 units of energy, and it's clean with a cross-off breeze from the NNW all day. That's a fair bit of size for the average punter, but for anyone with a bit of experience, that's the pick of the whole forecast. Just keep in mind the period is short (7 to 8 seconds), so it'll be a bit bumpy and sectiony, not the clean walled-up lines of a long-period groundswell.
We wrap up Tuesday the 22nd morning with another clean window – 6ft ENE swell with 631 units of energy and a cross-off breeze, so there's a chance for a few more before the window closes.
So, to sum it up: the best bet is Wednesday the 16th morning for the cleanest conditions and a decent 5ft swell. For those who want a bit more juice, Sunday the 20th is the call, but it’s more of an intermediate-to-expert day at that size.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | SE 15 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 13 | SSE 12 | SE 13 | SE 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
502 | 127 | 112 | 64 | 63 | 92 | 172 | 197 | 153 | 96 | 110 | 73 | 77 | 79 | 136 | 130 | 278 | 841 | 1899 | 814 | 796 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | glassy | off | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 3:19AM1.09m | 3:37PM0.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:59AM0.19m | 9:56PM0.26m | ||||||||
6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 10 | — | — | — | — | 9 | 27 |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 24 | 24 | 18 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 13 | ENE 9 | SE 13 |
127 | 127 | 112 | 22 | 39 | 92 | 172 | 197 | 153 | 96 | 94 | 73 | 77 | 79 | 136 | 130 | 116 | 40 | 591 | 64 | 796 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | E 12 | SE 11 | ESE 12 | — | ENE 9 | E 9 | ENE 8 |
5 | 5 | 11 | 64 | 63 | 48 | 51 | 68 | 52 | 41 | 80 | 64 | 24 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 13 | — | 92 | 7 | 40 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 7 | E 7 | — | NE 7 | — | — | E 15 | ESE 16 | SE 15 | E 9 | E 13 | E 13 | SE 11 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | E 10 |
— | — | 5 | 10 | — | 69 | — | — | 5 | 26 | 110 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 8 | — | — | N 3 | — | — | N 3 | N 5 | — | SSE 8 | SE 13 | SSE 12 | SE 13 | — |
502 | 37 | — | — | — | — | — | 70 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 5 | 37 | — | 278 | 841 | 1899 | 814 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 59 | 59 | 56 | 56 | 147 |
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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.









