Surf Forecasts:
Molho Leste surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, NW swell with 98 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Molho Leste this week:
The surf forecast for Molho Leste over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Molho Leste in the next 16 days are 0.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Molho Leste over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let me tell you straight – it’s a tough stretch ahead for Molho Leste. We’ve got a solid 16-day window to look at, but honestly, there’s no standout surf in this run. You’re looking at a long, bleak gap of small, weak conditions that never really get going.
Right now, starting on July 8th, it’s all cross-off winds and tiny, short-period windswell pushing in. The swell height is only around 3 ft from the NNW with a weak 5-second period, and the combined energy is just 56 – that’s weak. It’s clean in the morning but the wave quality is poor. Water temperature is 65°, which is about normal for the time of year, so no surprises there.
Thursday the 9th through to Saturday the 11th stays frustrating. Swells hover around 1 ft to 2 ft with periods between 9 and 11 seconds, but the wind is cross or cross-on, keeping things choppy and messy. The energy readings sit between 49 and 111 – that Saturday afternoon blip at 111 is moderate energy, but the cross-on wind ruins it.
Sunday the 12th morning gives us a tiny glow: glassy conditions with a 2 ft NW swell and a 9-second period. The wave comment even says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions" – that’s as good as it gets. Energy is 97, nearly moderate, but the swell is tiny and inconsistent.
From the 13th right through to the 23rd of July, it’s a string of poor surf days. Mid-week you get some glassy mornings with knee-high waves (1 ft to 1 ft) and weak energy as low as 16 (on the 14th) and 7 (on the 23rd). The 21st of July does see a jump in swell to 5 ft from the NW with a short 8-second period and moderate energy around 242 – that’s the biggest of the run, but the winds are strong cross-off (19-22 mph) and it’s still rated as poor surf conditions. For the average surfer, 5 ft with those winds is just messy, not inviting.
Crowds at Molho Leste can pop up sometimes, but honestly, with this outlook, you won’t have to worry about lineup battles. The break is inconsistent anyway, and this stretch proves it. If you’re into kiting, the stronger winds on the 21st might look interesting, but for paddle surfing, there’s nothing to get excited about.
Hang in there, but the forecasts can change. For now, it’s a long wait.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | NW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 27 | 23 | 47 | 43 | 41 | 41 | 54 | 52 | 28 | 43 | 71 | 98 | 65 | 62 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 19 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 9:46PM2.95m | 10:31AM2.88m | 10:57PM2.93m | 11:41AM2.98m | 00:11AM2.98m | 12:48PM3.14m | 1:19AM3.09m | 1:48PM3.33m | 2:19AM3.22m | 2:42PM3.51m | 3:14AM3.34m | 3:33PM3.66m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 3:26PM1.31m | 4:08AM1.18m | 4:40PM1.30m | 5:17AM1.16m | 5:56PM1.20m | 6:26AM1.08m | 7:05PM1.03m | 7:27AM0.97m | 8:06PM0.83m | 8:24AM0.85m | 9:01PM0.66m | 9:15AM0.75m | 9:52PM0.53m | ||||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:04 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | NW 7 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | 25 | 23 | 47 | 43 | 41 | 41 | 54 | 52 | 28 | 26 | 71 | 98 | 65 | 62 | 72 | 55 | 49 | 20 | 10 | 12 | 19 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NNW 5 | N 14 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | WSW 6 | N 8 | WNW 7 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 24 | 43 | 30 | 17 | 32 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | NNW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | N 7 | N 7 | SW 14 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | WSW 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | — | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | — | NW 5 | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | — |
| kJ | 27 | 22 | 17 | 15 | 25 | 21 | — | 10 | 15 | — | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 264 | 359 | 61 | 2 | 359 | 156 | 2 | 298 | 2 | 48 | 359 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 260 | 38 | 229 | 366 | 73 |
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