Molho Leste Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.35° N 9.37° W

Molho Leste Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Molho Leste sea temperature is
19.9° C
0.2° 

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: Thursday 13 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, WNW swell with 148 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (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 Powerful10PM (Thu 13th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Molho Leste over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

First off, I’ve gotta be straight with you – this is a quiet stretch. The only spot flagged is Molho Leste (a sandbar setup), and it’s an inconsistent one at that. Through the whole 16-day window, the surf is frankly poor, so there’s no standout day for a proper paddle. From Saturday 8 August right through to Sunday 23 August, the waves are small, weak, and messy. The combined energy of all swells directed here never tops 159 (moderate at best), and most days it’s hovering around 70 to 100 – that’s weak to just moderate energy. A few mornings have clean conditions with light cross-offshore winds, like Tuesday 11 August and Wednesday 12 August, but the swell is only 2 ft to 2 ft, which is barely rideable. The water temperature anomaly is about average for the time of year, so nothing unusual there.

The closest thing to a highlight would be Saturday 15 August morning and afternoon, where the swell picks up to 3 ft from the NW with a 9-second period, and the combined energy reaches 123 and 159 respectively. That’s still poor surf, but if you’re desperate, it’s the most energy you’ll see. The wind is cross-shore, so expect a slight chop. After that, from Sunday 16 August onwards, the swell drops to 0.3 ft with long-period SW groundswell (16 to 18 seconds) – that’s clean but tiny, and only good for a micro-session if you’ve got a longboard. The break is inconsistent and rarely breaks, so this run of flatness is pretty normal for the area.

Honestly, for the next 16 days, there’s no real surf to get excited about. If you’re a kiter, the afternoon onshore winds might offer something, but for paddle surfing, I’d wait for the next system.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
8
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
0.3
WNW
9
0.5
W
8
0.8
WNW
7
0.8
WNW
7
0.9
WNW
7
0.9
WNW
7
0.6
NW
8
0.8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
15
31
67
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89
76
53
65
24
41
23
56
84
113
110
86
86
142
81
95
104
Wind (km/h)
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NW
15
W
10
NW
10
NW
15
NW
15
N
15
NNW
20
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25
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Wind State
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High Tide
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
4:33AM3.49m
4:48PM3.80m
Low Tide
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
10:31AM0.61m
11:03PM0.49m
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6:48
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8:42
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Molho Leste Surf forecast

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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