
Surf Forecasts:
Atalaia (Molhes) surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 15s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, SSE swell with 1,400 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. 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 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Atalaia (Molhes) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a proper look at what’s on the cards for our stretch of coast over the next couple of weeks. It’s a mixed bag, but there are a few windows of opportunity if you’re patient.
The long-range picture is pretty quiet to start, and then things get a bit jumbled. We’ve got a few mornings with clean conditions, but the wave heights are mostly small to moderate. The standouts are definitely going to be those mornings with glassy or offshore winds.
Atalaia (Molhes) is our break for this whole run. It’s a beach and jetty setup, fairly consistent, and takes that SSE swell best. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild there.
First up, Tuesday morning (8th) is just a teaser. We’ve got a small 2ft SE swell with a 10-second period, weak energy (95), and a light offshore wind, so it’s clean. But it’s really small. Not much to get excited about.
Wednesday morning (9th) is where we get our first real look. The swell picks up to 4ft from the ENE, period 8 seconds, with moderate energy (242). The wind is glassy. Dead calm. That’s going to be clean fun on the longboard or a fish. It’s the best surf on offer for the early part of the week.
Thursday morning (10th) is another glassy morning, but the swell drops back to 3ft. Still, clean waves. The afternoon sees a weird little spike with a 15-second period swell from the SE (2ft), and a cross-offshore wind. That’s a very long period, which might make it a bit straight at the beach, but with the offshore wind, it could be fun for a sneaky session.
The big news is Tuesday the 15th. The morning shows a solid 6ft ENE swell, period 8 seconds, with strong energy (760). And the wind is offshore from the west at 9 mph. That’s the standout of the whole outlook. Clean, punchy waves. It’s going to be a bit thumping for beginners at nearly 6ft, but for the intermediates and above, it’s game on. The afternoon glass-off with 5ft only sweetens the deal.
Wednesday morning the 16th still has some decent 4ft waves with light cross-offshore wind, so that’s a good follow-up session.
After that, it gets messy. Winds turn onshore or cross-shore for several days, making conditions poor. There’s a lot of chop.
There is a glimmer right at the end. Monday morning the 21st brings a 5ft SSE swell with a clean offshore wind. Even with a shorter 7-second period, it’s clean, and that's a welcome sight after a rough week.
So, to wrap it up: if you can only get in the water once, make it Tuesday the 15th morning for the best combination of size and offshore wind. If you want an easy, clean session, Wednesday the 9th morning is your best bet for smaller, glassy waves. The rest of the window is largely a write-off or very marginal.
Stay salty.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 11 | SE 10 | E 6 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 15 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
162 | 64 | 62 | 131 | 187 | 197 | 140 | 96 | 115 | 75 | 79 | 83 | 110 | 93 | 612 | 493 | 604 | 713 | 194 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 7:03AM0.10m | 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 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
6:04 | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 14 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20 |
Temp °C | 14 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 10 | E 6 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SE 11 |
162 | 64 | 62 | 131 | 187 | 197 | 140 | 96 | 96 | 75 | 79 | 83 | 110 | 83 | 49 | 34 | 62 | 61 | 194 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ESE 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | ENE 8 |
11 | 22 | 49 | 47 | 55 | 69 | 52 | 42 | 84 | 64 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 40 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | E 7 | — | S 15 | — | — | E 16 | ESE 16 | SE 15 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
5 | 9 | — | 4 | — | — | 5 | 26 | 115 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 6 | — | — | ENE 8 | — | — | N 3 | — | — | ENE 8 | — | SSE 7 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 6 |
— | — | 12 | — | — | 53 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 25 | — | 93 | 612 | 493 | 604 | 713 | 58 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 300 | 0 | 10 | 59 | 46 | 56 | 56 | 56 |
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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.









