
Surf Forecasts:
Atalaia (Molhes) surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 7s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, ENE swell with 118 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 7s period with ENE 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Atalaia (Molhes) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what the next sixteen days have in store for us at Atalaia (Molhes).
It's a slow start, I'm not gonna lie. The first week or so is pretty ordinary, with tiny, weak waves and mostly onshore or cross-shore winds messing things up. You'll be waiting a while for anything decent, but hang in there because the second week has a promising pulse of energy.
Right now, through the end of July and into the first week of August, the swell is small, mostly from the ENE, with heights hovering around 1ft to 4ft. The wind is all over the place – cross, cross-on, occasionally glassy – but the energy is weak, with combined swell energy readings between 40 and 219. The water temperature is sitting around 66°, which is about average for this time of year, nothing weird going on there. A few mornings on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th of August you'll get a glassy window with some tiny waves, but it's really just ankle to knee-high stuff. Not worth rushing out for.
There's a bit of a gap here with nothing exciting. The conditions remain pretty average through the 5th, 6th, and 7th of August. You'll see a few windows of cleaner, glassy conditions, particularly on the morning of the 6th with a light cross-offshore wind from the NW, but the swell height is still only 2ft and the energy is low (103). It's surfable, but nothing to write home about.
Now, let's talk about the standout. The real action kicks off on the morning of Wednesday, August 12th. This is the one you want to circle on the calendar. We've got a solid 3ft swell rolling in from the SE, but the period is a massive 16 seconds. That's a very long period groundswell, meaning it'll have serious push and shape, especially for a spot like Atalaia (Molhes) which is a beach and jetty setup. The combined swell energy jumps to a strong 688, so there's plenty of power behind it. The wind is light from the SSW, giving us a clean, cross-offshore flow. The forecast says "expect very good surf conditions," and I'm feeling it. This is the pick of the period, no doubt about it. The swell direction is close to the optimum SSE direction for this break, which is a great sign. It'll be a bit long between sets with that period, making paddling out easier, but the waves will have some proper shape.
Following that, Thursday the 13th of August also looks excellent. The swell drops a touch in period to 9 seconds, but it's a bigger 6ft from the E. The wind is glassy from the SW, so it'll be clean. The energy is still very strong at 532. This is solid, head-high plus surf. Just a heads up, with waves over 5ft, this is probably getting too big for beginners, and by the afternoon when it's 5ft, it'll have some punch.
So, to sum it up: the first week and a half are a write-off, with tiny, messy surf. Don't bother. But hold out for Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th of August. Wednesday morning looks like the absolute best of it – that long-period groundswell with clean winds is the real deal. Keep an eye on it, as it's a fair way out and forecasts can shift, but right now it's looking like the only proper session in the window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 13 | SE 12 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
34 | 24 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 35 | 118 | 99 | 108 | 105 | 70 | 71 | 55 | 37 | 61 | 90 | 86 | 59 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 3:04PM1.02m | 2:49AM1.04m | 3:33PM1.06m | 3:22AM1.09m | 4:02PM1.07m | 3:53AM1.10m | 4:33PM1.05m | 4:26AM1.08m | 5:09PM1.00m | 5:06AM1.02m | 5:55PM0.92m | 6:03AM0.95m | 6:43PM0.85m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:29PM0.35m | 9:37AM0.12m | 9:54PM0.38m | 10:04AM0.15m | 10:17PM0.42m | 10:30AM0.20m | 10:38PM0.46m | 11:01AM0.27m | 10:56PM0.48m | 11:57AM0.35m | 11:10PM0.50m | 1:01PM0.43m | 1:01AM0.50m | |||||||
— | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 |
Temp °C | 22 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 17 |
Feels °C | 23 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 23 | 21 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 11 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
34 | 24 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 9 | 9 | 19 | 68 | 99 | 108 | 105 | 70 | 71 | 55 | 37 | 47 | 51 | 48 | 49 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 13 | SE 12 | ENE 6 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | — | S 4 | E 12 | ESE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 5 |
21 | 17 | 18 | 11 | 9 | 27 | 23 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | 16 | 61 | 90 | 86 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | SE 7 | SE 14 | ENE 3 | SE 5 | — | SSE 11 | — | — | — | S 10 | S 9 | SE 15 | SE 14 | ESE 12 | SE 11 | — | SE 11 |
6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 4 | — | 22 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 28 | 30 | — | 59 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 4 | SSE 4 | ESE 4 | — | NE 3 | NE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | — | S 4 | S 4 | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | SE 2 | SSE 5 |
— | 4 | 6 | 1 | — | 4 | 4 | 35 | 118 | 29 | — | 10 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 29 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 25 | 17 | 0 | 68 | 2 | 10 | 320 | 14 | 8 | 150 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 17 |
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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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