Atalaia (Molhes) Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.92° S 48.64° W

Atalaia (Molhes) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Atalaia (Molhes) sea temperature is
19.9°C
1.2° 

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 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SE swell with 653 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sun 23rd Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf12AM (Thu 27th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 26th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again.

We’re looking at Atalaia (Molhes) – that’s the only spot with anything on offer. Water’s sitting at about 68°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year.

First few days are nothing to write home about. Saturday the 22nd is a no-go: cross-onshore wind, 2ft SE swell, messy. Sunday the 23rd is cleaner in the morning with a light offshore, but the swell is only 2ft. Small but clean.

Monday the 24th has the swell picking up to 4ft, but conditions are just marginal. Energy is building though. Tuesday the 25th is similar, small and clean early.

Now Wednesday the 26th is the real standout. Morning glass-off, 4ft SE groundswell with a 14-second period. Energy is strong. This is the best day of the whole outlook – clean, powerful, good shape.

Thursday the 27th is another glassy morning, 3ft, clean but smaller.

Friday the 28th brings a 5ft ENE windswell, short period at 8 seconds, but it’s clean with offshore wind in the morning and glassy in the afternoon. Good fun for intermediates.

Saturday the 29th holds similar: 4ft ENE, glassy morning. Another solid session.

Sunday the 30th is more ordinary, and then things fade. Monday the 31st is mostly poor with heavy rain.

Looking ahead, Thursday the 3rd of September has a glassy afternoon with a 7ft SSE swell, but the period is only 6 seconds. That’s a short, dumpy swell, and at that size it’s for experts only at a beach break.

Friday the 4th is another glassy morning, 4ft ESE, clean.

Best days: Wednesday 26th, Friday 28th, Saturday 29th. The 26th is the one to aim for. After that, it slowly fades into small, clean but weak surf.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

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Tuesday
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SE
10
0.7
SE
11
0.6
SE
12
0.8
SE
13
1.1
SE
14
1.1
SE
14
1.1
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0.9
SE
14
0.8
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0.8
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16
1.2
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14
1.1
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14
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0.9
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1.5
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1.4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
104
117
116
202
440
410
528
313
246
199
653
598
536
521
304
208
125
259
293
318
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
5
SSE
5
SW
15
ESE
10
S
5
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10
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0
NW
5
WSW
5
NE
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NNE
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High Tide
10:32PM0.67m
12:16PM0.77m
11:36PM0.76m
12:43PM0.84m
00:16AM0.85m
1:24PM0.91m
00:57AM0.93m
2:06PM0.98m
1:43AM1.01m
2:39PM1.03m
2:25AM1.07m
3:08PM1.06m
Low Tide
5:58PM0.49m
6:00AM0.28m
6:35PM0.43m
6:42AM0.21m
7:18PM0.38m
7:27AM0.15m
7:59PM0.34m
8:10AM0.10m
8:34PM0.31m
8:45AM0.07m
9:03PM0.29m
9:15AM0.06m
9:28PM0.30m
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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).

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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