Surf Forecasts:
Atalaia (Molhes) surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, SE swell with 733 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. 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 1.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Atalaia (Molhes) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s in store for Atalaia (Molhes) over the next couple of weeks.
First off, we’ve got a bit of a slow start, but there’s some real quality sneakin’ in. The water temp is sittin’ around 66°, which is right about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The standout window kicks off on Wednesday, August 26th, in the morning. We’re lookin’ at a solid 4ft swell from the SE, with a proper long period of 15 seconds – that’s groundswell energy, folks. The wind is glassy, NW at only 3 mph, so the face will be smooth as silk. The combined wave energy is a moderate 575, and honestly, these conditions are as good as it gets for a beach/jetty setup. It’s an intermediate spot, fairly consistent, and with that offshore NW wind, it’ll be clean. Crowds are only sometimes an issue, so you might get a few out, but it’s worth it.
Thursday morning, August 27th, is another beauty – 3ft from the SE, 14-second period, and again glassy with NW 3 mph. The energy drops a touch to 427, but still clean and fun.
Then we hit a bit of a lull. From Friday, August 28th, through to the end of the month, the swell hangs around 3ft to 5ft, but the period drops to 8 seconds – that’s short-period windswell, and the wind turns onshore or cross-onshore. It’s surfable but ordinary. Not worth paddlin’ out for unless you’re desperate.
Now, Monday, September 1st, things start to look up again. The morning shows 3ft from the ENE, 9-second period, glassy wind from the SSE at 3 mph, and energy at 317. It’s clean, but small. However, Tuesday, September 9th, is the real sleeper. Wednesday morning, September 9th at Atalaia, we’ve got 5ft from the SSE, 8-second period, but the wind is glassy from the NE at 3 mph. The combined energy spools up to 507 – moderate to strong. That’s a decent push of swell, and with glassy conditions, it’ll be a fun morning. It’s a bit more size, but still within intermediate range.
The second week gets a bit patchy. There’s a promising morning on Monday, September 7th, with 4ft from the E, 8 seconds, and glassy wind, but it’s that short period again. The real highlight in the second week is definitely Wednesday, September 9th morning – that’s the one to circle. After that, the swell tapers off real quick.
So, if you’re plannin’ a session, Wednesday morning August 26th is your best bet, with a close second on Thursday morning August 27th. The long-range standout on September 9th morning is worth keepin’ an eye on, but it’s a bit further out, so don’t book the ferry just yet.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
685 | 714 | 390 | 295 | 130 | 210 | 237 | 284 | 280 | 317 | 193 | 177 | 186 | 240 | 206 | 169 | 108 | 392 | 313 | 180 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 1:43AM1.01m | 2:39PM1.03m | 2:25AM1.07m | 3:08PM1.06m | 3:01AM1.11m | 3:35PM1.06m | 3:33AM1.12m | 4:02PM1.02m | 4:05AM1.08m | 4:30PM0.96m | 4:42AM1.01m | 5:01PM0.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:34PM0.31m | 8:45AM0.07m | 9:03PM0.29m | 9:15AM0.06m | 9:28PM0.30m | 9:41AM0.09m | 9:49PM0.32m | 10:06AM0.16m | 10:05PM0.34m | 10:29AM0.26m | 10:13PM0.36m | 10:46AM0.38m | 10:15PM0.38m | |||||||
— | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 13 | 11 | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 17 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
685 | 714 | 390 | 70 | 118 | 210 | 237 | 284 | 280 | 317 | 193 | 177 | 186 | 240 | 206 | 169 | 88 | 153 | 166 | 180 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 5 | SE 10 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ENE 9 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 9 |
1 | 13 | 47 | 295 | 130 | 50 | 19 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 39 | 65 | 108 | 123 | — | 50 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 10 | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 5 | — | ENE 6 | — | — | ENE 8 | — | — | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 2 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 6 |
4 | 32 | — | 23 | — | — | 84 | — | — | 24 | 63 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 392 | 313 | 52 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 20 | 16 | 0 | 20 | 8 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 176 | 16 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 59 |
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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.
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