Surf Forecasts:
Atalaia (Molhes) surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 3PM (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 763 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s 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 (Aug 25) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. 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 cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (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 folks, Rusty here, lookin' at what we've got cookin' for our stretch of coast over the next couple weeks. Let's get into it.
The early part of the week is a bit of a slow burn. We’ve got some waves, but they’re not gonna have you calling in sick. Tuesday the 26th and Wednesday the 27th are the pick of the first few days, with some glassy conditions and clean lines on offer. The standout of the whole run though, is shaping up for Tuesday morning, September the 1st. That’s when a solid pulse of energy rolls in.
Atalaia (Molhes) is the only break in town, and it’s a beach and jetty set-up that’s fairly consistent, so it’ll be the go-to spot.
Tuesday the 26th morning is looking promising. We’ve got a 4ft swell rolling in from the SE with a nice long 15-second period – that’s proper groundswell, meaning good shape and power. The wind goes glassy, and the water temp is sitting at about 67°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year. The wave energy is moderate (567), so there's plenty to work with. That afternoon it actually picks up a touch more, hitting 4ft, still with that lovely 15-second period and glassy wind. This is the solid window.
Thursday the 27th morning also gives us a decent window: 3ft from the SE, 14-second period, and glassy with light rain. It’ll be clean.
Now, the real highlight is Tuesday, September 1st. Monday the 31st afternoon sees a little uptick, but that Tuesday morning is the one to circle on the calendar. The swell jumps to 7ft from the S with a short 8-second period and clean, offshore cross-off wind. The combined energy is a strong 1112 – that's a lot of juice. This is going to be a punchy, powerful wave. That said, with the swell over 8ft? No, it's 7ft, so it's still in the intermediate zone but right on the edge; it'll be a handful for beginners, but for the experienced crew, it’s game on. The period is short though, so it'll be a bit more walled up and less forgiving at a beach break. The direction is from the S, which is a good match for the optimum SSE direction. The wind is clean and offshore. This is the standout session of the forecast.
After that, things drop away pretty quickly. The wind turns onshore that afternoon, and the rest of the run into the second week is a write-off. From Wednesday the 2nd all the way through to the end of the forecast on the 8th, it’s mostly poor conditions with small, weak swell and onshore winds. There are a few scattered mornings with clean wind and tiny waist-high waves, but nothing that’s really worth chasing. The energy drops right off, dipping into the double digits (55-100) for the most part in the second week. It’s a long, flat finish to the outlook.
So, get on it early, especially the Tuesday morning the 1st of September. That's the one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | ESE 16 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
464 | 528 | 308 | 205 | 193 | 175 | 566 | 685 | 631 | 379 | 208 | 122 | 151 | 207 | 270 | 290 | 318 | 397 | 287 | 240 | 265 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 3:01AM1.11m | 3:35PM1.06m | 3:33AM1.12m | 4:02PM1.02m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:41AM0.09m | 9:49PM0.32m | 10:06AM0.16m | 10:05PM0.34m | ||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | |
— | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 2 | 6 |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 13 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 |
464 | 528 | 308 | 205 | 193 | 118 | 566 | 685 | 631 | 379 | 208 | 70 | 151 | 207 | 270 | 290 | 318 | 397 | 287 | 240 | 265 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 16 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | ESE 16 | NE 4 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 6 |
40 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 175 | 3 | 6 | 19 | 48 | 53 | 122 | 49 | 19 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | E 6 | E 8 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 10 |
5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | NE 5 | — | NE 6 | — | — | ENE 8 | — | S 2 | SSE 4 | S 4 | SSE 4 | S 6 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 39 | — | 19 | — | — | 71 | — | 1 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 14 | 0 | 80 | 0 | 15 | 56 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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