Atalaia (Molhes) Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.92° S 48.64° W

Atalaia (Molhes) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 13 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Atalaia (Molhes) sea temperature is
19.6°C
0.5° 

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 14 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, ENE swell with 763 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with S 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 14) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s is also forecast. 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 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Mon 14th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf12PM (Mon 14th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 19th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for this stretch. It’s a bit of a slow burner with a few good windows if you’re patient.

First up, the overall pattern. We’ve got some punch coming later in the week, but the start is a mixed bag. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, nothing weird going on there.

Monday the 14th kicks things off with some SSE swell around 4ft, period a short 7 seconds. The energy’s moderate (245) but the wind is a light cross-off, so the surface is clean. It’s surfable but nothing to write home about. By Monday afternoon, the period stretches to 9 seconds, the energy bumps up (312), and conditions are expected to be good. This is a solid little session at Atalaia (Molhes) – clean, light breeze, and the swell direction (SSE) is right on the money for the optimum. Not a standout, just a nice start.

Tuesday the 15th morning sees the swell drop to 3ft from the SE with a 9-second period. Energy is moderate (224), and with a light cross-off wind, it’s clean but small. The afternoon turns to junk with a cross-on ESE breeze and energy dropping to 137 – not worth it.

Wednesday the 16th morning brings a push – 5ft from the SSE at 7 seconds. It’s a bit short-period, but with a light S wind and energy at 363, it’s not bad. The afternoon goes rubbish again with that cross-on wind.

Now, Thursday the 17th morning is a real gem. The swell is tiny at 2ft, but it’s a long-period 12-second groundswell from the SE. Energy is weak (148), but the wind is glass. Totally glassy conditions. For the patient surfer on a longboard, that’s a beautiful, clean morning. The afternoon is blown out with onshore wind.

The weekend gets a bit sloppy. Saturday the 19th has a bigger 7ft ENE swell, but it’s howling onshore with moderate wind. Energy is strong (452) but it’s messy. This is more of a kite-surfing show than a paddle session.

Here’s my pick of the period. Sunday the 20th morning. The swell holds at 6ft from the ENE, with a 9-second period, and the wind swings to a light cross-off from the NW. Energy is strong (482) and the surface is clean. This is proper surf – solid, powerful waves. It’s a bit much for beginners at that size, but for the intermediate crowd at Atalaia, this is the best on offer. Crowds are sometimes a factor here, so get in early.

Monday the 21st morning is a nice follow-up. Swell drops to 5ft from the ENE, still a 9-second period, with a light cross-off. Energy is moderate (299) and it’s clean. Another good session before the wind turns onshore in the afternoon.

After that, the following week tails off. Tuesday the 22nd has a glassy morning with 4ft E swell (9-second period), but the energy is lower (243). Wednesday the 23rd is similar but smaller – 3ft with glassy conditions. By Thursday the 24th and Friday the 25th, it’s dropping to 4ft and 3ft, still clean in the mornings but very ordinary.

From Saturday the 26th onwards, it’s mostly small and variable, with onshore winds and energy dropping below 100 (94 on the 25th, 63 on the 28th). There’s a little bump on Tuesday the 29th with 4ft from the E, but it’s a short 6-second period and cross-on wind – poor conditions.

So, the standout is absolutely Sunday the 20th morning – clean, solid 6ft ENE swell with that light offshore breeze. Monday the 21st morning is a good backup. The rest is small and clean early, but not worth getting excited about until that weekend window.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Period (s)
1.4
SSE
7
1.2
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1.1
SSE
9
0.6
SE
8
0.8
SE
9
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E
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SE
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SE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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164
194
41
93
76
78
228
95
273
110
80
61
50
64
158
438
438
483
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
SW
5
SW
5
SSW
15
ESE
10
SSE
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S
15
ESE
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S
10
ENE
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NE
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Wind State
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High Tide
3:50AM1.05m
3:59PM0.93m
4:21AM0.98m
4:23PM0.88m
5:00AM0.89m
4:51PM0.81m
5:58AM0.80m
12:21PM0.59m
00:45AM0.43m
7:07AM0.73m
12:33PM0.65m
6:54PM0.69m
8:08AM0.69m
12:45PM0.69m
7:58PM0.67m
Low Tide
9:56PM0.26m
10:20AM0.30m
10:08PM0.28m
10:28AM0.41m
10:08PM0.31m
10:07AM0.49m
10:08PM0.34m
9:58AM0.55m
1:13PM0.59m
10:20PM0.40m
10:02AM0.59m
2:50PM0.62m
10:44PM0.47m
3:06AM0.45m
5:03PM0.56m
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Feels °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).

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