
Surf Forecasts:
Molho Leste surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, NW swell with 137 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Molho Leste in the next 16 days are 0.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Molho Leste over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break it down in feet and miles per hour.
This forecast is a tough one. There’s a long stretch of nothing worth talking about. The first surf that’s even barely rideable doesn’t show up until Saturday, August 15th. The water temp is about average for the season at 20°, so no surprises there.
The closest thing to a session is Saturday morning, August 15th, at Molho Leste. You’ve got a 3ft swell out of the northwest, with a 9-second period. The wind is light and coming cross-offshore, which is cleaning things up. The combined energy is moderate at 113. It’s surfable, but only just – small, weak, and very ordinary. This is an inconsistent sandbar, so it’s a gamble. The winds will be light, so it could be a quiet, peaceful paddle. The afternoon turns onshore and choppy, so the morning is your only shot.
The next possible window is Friday morning, August 21st. Another small one at Molho Leste: 2ft from the northwest, 10-second period, with light offshore winds. The combined energy is a bit higher at 129, still moderate. Same story – clean, small, and very ordinary. The afternoon gets messy again.
The pick of the bunch is that Saturday the 15th morning. It’s the cleanest conditions of the whole 16 days, with light wind and likely no crowds. The swell is tiny, but it’s the best of a bad bunch. The 21st morning is a solid second option.
There’s a huge gap with no surf from now until the 15th, and then another dead spell between the 15th afternoon and the 21st. Most of the time, the wind is wrong, and the swell is just too small. For a beach-and-sandbar setup like this, with the onshore winds we’re seeing, it’s honestly more of a kite-surfing spot than a paddle-surfing spot for most of this period.
Keep an eye on the 21st, but don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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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 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 10 | NW 5 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | NW 11 |
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27 | 26 | 15 | 31 | 67 | 67 | 71 | 76 | 50 | 94 | 71 | 19 | 23 | 56 | 84 | 110 | 108 | 82 | 76 | 90 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:36PM2.80m | 11:20AM2.91m | 00:04AM2.85m | 12:38PM3.07m | 1:18AM3.00m | 1:41PM3.30m | 2:17AM3.18m | 2:35PM3.53m | 3:07AM3.35m | 3:22PM3.70m | 3:51AM3.45m | 4:06PM3.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:15PM1.36m | 4:53AM1.34m | 5:46PM1.28m | 6:15AM1.26m | 7:02PM1.08m | 7:23AM1.10m | 8:04PM0.85m | 8:18AM0.92m | 8:55PM0.64m | 9:06AM0.75m | 9:41PM0.51m | 9:50AM0.65m | 10:23PM0.46m | |||||||
— | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | |
8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | N 8 | N 8 | W 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | NW 11 | W 6 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | NW 11 |
99 | 71 | 33 | 31 | 67 | 67 | 71 | 76 | 50 | 5 | 6 | 29 | 52 | 56 | 84 | 110 | 108 | 82 | 76 | 90 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | — | — | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 12 | W 8 |
27 | 26 | 15 | 20 | 14 | 46 | 39 | 34 | — | — | 10 | 16 | 17 | 41 | 35 | 17 | 33 | 17 | 47 | 49 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | W 5 | N 11 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | — | — | — | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | — | NNW 11 | — | NW 12 | N 9 | — |
3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | 10 | 19 | 14 | 6 | — | 12 | — | 6 | 13 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | 94 | 71 | 37 | 23 | 33 | 28 | 40 | 48 | 61 | 64 | 86 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1015 | 3 | 3 | 364 | 73 | 48 | 359 | 73 | 73 | 443 | 166 | 100 | 359 | 73 | 73 | 379 | 75 | 73 | 429 | 75 |
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The above surf forecast table for Molho Leste provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Molho Leste can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Molho Leste 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 (Molho Leste) 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 Molho Leste 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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