Surf Forecasts:
Molho Leste surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, NW swell with 234 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Molho Leste this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Molho Leste in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Molho Leste over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, Rusty here with a look at Molho Leste. Let's be honest, the outlook is pretty bleak for a while. This is an inconsistent sandbar, and we're looking at a long dry spell of small, messy, or flat surf. The first real chance to get wet doesn't roll around until the start of August. Water temp is about 69°F, which is normal for the season, so no surprises there.
For the rest of July, don't even bother. From the 23rd right through to the 31st, the swell is tiny – we're talking 0.7ft to 2ft max – and the wind is almost always messing things up. Wave energy is mostly weak, sitting in the double digits. There's a glassy morning on the 27th, but the swell is a flat 1ft. It's a total bust.
Now, here's the only real highlight. On Saturday, August 1st, the morning session is your best bet. We've got a 4ft swell rolling in from the NW, with a clean 15 km/h cross-off breeze from the NNE. The energy is up to 191 (moderate). The period is short at 8 seconds, so don't expect long walls, but for a spot that rarely fires, that's a window you've got to jump on.
A few days later, on Wednesday, August 6th, there's another chance in the morning with a 3ft NW swell and a strong, clean cross-off wind at 40 km/h. Energy is a solid 117 (moderate). Thursday afternoon on the 7th also looks clean with a 3ft swell.
So, the call is simple: the first week is dead. Circle August 1st as your only real standout. The 6th and 7th are worth a look too. It's a long wait, but that's how it goes at an inconsistent sandbar. If you're keen, those are the days to be on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 9 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | S 11 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 10 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 16 | 21 | 29 | 94 | 140 | 234 | 204 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 21 | 24 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:27PM2.63m | 12:04PM2.74m | 00:37AM2.64m | 1:04PM2.84m | 1:35AM2.71m | 1:53PM2.98m | 2:20AM2.82m | 2:35PM3.12m | 2:59AM2.94m | 3:12PM3.25m | 3:34AM3.04m | 3:46PM3.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:15PM1.52m | 5:42AM1.50m | 6:29PM1.47m | 6:44AM1.46m | 7:27PM1.36m | 7:35AM1.37m | 8:14PM1.23m | 8:18AM1.25m | 8:53PM1.10m | 8:55AM1.13m | 9:27PM0.99m | 9:29AM1.02m | 10:00PM0.90m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | NNW 9 | WNW 10 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 16 | 15 | 156 | 108 | 232 | 165 | 6 | 12 | 52 | 21 | 24 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | S 11 | S 15 | N 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | W 8 | WNW 11 | N 11 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 16 | 15 | 13 | 7 | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 54 | 63 | 14 | 7 | — | 1 | 12 | 2 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | SW 12 | SW 11 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 15 | — | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 |
| kJ | 1 | 6 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | 15 | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 |
| kJ | 14 | 21 | 29 | 94 | 140 | 234 | 204 | 316 | 327 | 238 | 192 | — | — | — | — | 275 | 293 | 100 | 151 | 102 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 403 | 247 | 563 | 403 | 183 | 261 | 411 | 271 | 73 | 389 | 81 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 298 | 3 | 3 | 227 | 3 |
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