
Surf Forecasts:
Atalaia (Molhes) surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, ESE swell with 165 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period with ESE 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s 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 1.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Atalaia (Molhes) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s get straight into it for Atalaia (Molhes).
We’re looking at a pretty quiet start. The first few days through the end of July are offering small, lackluster waves. Swell energy is weak, mostly under 100 (59-78), with tiny 1ft to 2ft ESE and ENE windswell. Short periods around 5-7 seconds too, so nothing with any punch. Mornings are the cleanest windows with light offshores or glassy conditions, but the wave size just isn’t there to get excited about. Monday the 28th morning has that glassy feel with a 2ft ENE swell, but it’s barely surfable. A few spots in the afternoons are junk with onshores and poor shape. This stretch is really only for those desperate for a tiny, clean log session.
We finally start seeing some life come Monday the 3rd of August. Monday morning brings a nice spike in energy (296) with a 2ft SSE swell at a long 13-second period. That's a proper groundswell pulse. Winds are light WNW offshore, making for clean conditions. This is the standout of the early part of the window – small but with real quality and shape.
Then Tuesday the 4th of August morning keeps the trend going. Another good session with a similar ESE swell (4ft, 9 seconds) and clean offshore SSW breeze. Energy is decent at 353.
The best true standout looks to be Wednesday the 5th of August. The afternoon session is glassy with a 6ft E swell and 9-second period. Energy levels crank up to a strong 511. This is the biggest, cleanest swell of the whole outlook. The size is definitely pushing into intermediate territory, it’s not for beginners. But for anyone comfortable in that range, that afternoon glass-off is as good as it gets on the forecast.
The rest of the second week settles into smaller, less consistent energy, but the mornings on the 6th, 7th, and 9th of August still offer some fun, clean windows with 4ft to 5ft E swell. The water temp is sitting around 65°F, which is pretty much dead average for this time of year, so nothing unusual with that.
Overall, the first week is a write-off. The real action is from the 3rd to the 9th of August, with the 5th afternoon being the absolute must-paddle session. Don’t sleep on that one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
138 | 165 | 147 | 108 | 78 | 59 | 54 | 53 | 37 | 25 | 31 | 32 | 47 | 48 | 35 | 54 | 40 | 36 | 37 | 34 | 30 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:08PM0.79m | 11:41PM0.77m | 12:52PM0.84m | 00:26AM0.83m | 1:51PM0.89m | 1:17AM0.89m | 2:33PM0.96m | 2:09AM0.97m | 3:04PM1.02m | 2:49AM1.04m | 3:33PM1.06m | 3:22AM1.09m | 4:02PM1.07m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:54PM0.45m | 7:00AM0.23m | 7:46PM0.41m | 7:53AM0.18m | 8:28PM0.37m | 8:35AM0.14m | 9:01PM0.35m | 9:08AM0.12m | 9:29PM0.35m | 9:37AM0.12m | 9:54PM0.38m | 10:04AM0.15m | 10:17PM0.42m | ||||||||
6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
— | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 26 | 24 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 24 | 27 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
138 | 165 | 147 | 108 | 78 | 59 | 54 | 53 | 37 | 25 | 31 | 32 | 47 | 48 | 35 | 54 | 40 | 36 | 27 | 27 | 29 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 13 | ENE 8 | NE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 7 |
29 | 20 | 19 | 42 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 24 | 19 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 13 | 5 | 21 | 37 | 34 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SSE 13 | SE 14 | ENE 8 | SE 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 12 | E 7 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SSE 12 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | S 9 | SE 13 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 11 |
7 | 18 | 51 | 12 | 23 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 14 | 15 | 30 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 2 | NNE 2 | NNE 4 | — | NNE 4 | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 1 | 1 | 10 | — | 3 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 137 | 0 | 0 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 2 | 0 | 68 | 51 | 0 | 51 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 71 |
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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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