Atalaia (Molhes) Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.92° S 48.64° W

Atalaia (Molhes) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 17 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Atalaia (Molhes) sea temperature is
21.6°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 17 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 18 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 24 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, SE swell with 571 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 18 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s 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 Sunday (Oct 18) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 24) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sun 18th Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Best Surf 6AM (Sun 18th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sat 24th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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E
9
1
E
9
0.7
SSE
14
0.9
SE
12
1
SE
11
0.9
SE
11
0.9
SE
11
0.9
SE
11
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SE
11
0.9
SE
11
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ESE
11
0.9
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11
0.8
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10
0.8
SE
10
1.3
ENE
6
1.3
ENE
7
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7
1.2
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7
1.3
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7
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7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
173
173
172
205
237
172
187
198
228
191
204
166
127
124
140
154
229
124
168
88
Wind (km/h)
15
W
5
NW
15
WSW
20
WSW
5
WSW
5
WSW
15
E
10
SSW
5
SW
10
E
10
NE
5
N
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
NE
15
NE
10
NE
5
NNW
10
NNE
5
NW
Wind State
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glassy
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
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cross-off
glassy
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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High Tide
6:36PM0.74m
7:52AM0.75m
12:08PM0.71m
7:42PM0.73m
9:25AM0.75m
8:53PM0.75m
11:27AM0.83m
10:40PM0.81m
11:45AM0.89m
11:26PM0.90m
12:11PM0.94m
00:03AM0.97m
12:43PM0.97m
00:43AM1.02m
Low Tide
10:40PM0.49m
10:05AM0.69m
4:21PM0.60m
4:19AM0.41m
5:07PM0.53m
5:09AM0.32m
5:39PM0.46m
5:45AM0.23m
6:10PM0.39m
6:20AM0.17m
6:44PM0.33m
7:00AM0.13m
7:23PM0.27m
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Temp °C
25
16
21
22
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19
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Feels °C
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26
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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.

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