Molhe de Picarras Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.77° S 48.66° W

Molhe de Picarras Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 14 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Molhe de Picarras sea temperature is
17.2° C
1.4° 

Molhe de Picarras surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Molhe de Picarras surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, NE swell with 695 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period with SE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Molhe de Picarras this week:

The surf forecast for Molhe de Picarras over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Molhe de Picarras in the next 16 days are 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Tue 14th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 18th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 18th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Molhe de Picarras over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on offer for Molhe de Picarras over the next couple of weeks.

Alright, so the big picture is we've got a run of small, rideable waves coming through, but nothing that's going to blow your socks off. The water's running a bit colder than normal for this time of year at 63°F.

Tuesday, 14 July kicks things off. The morning's cloudy with a light 3 mph offshore from the SW, and we've got 4ft of swell from the SE at 10 seconds. It's clean, with moderate wave energy (256). It's surfable, but very ordinary. Come Tuesday afternoon, the wind swings around to a glassy E at 3 mph, and the swell bumps up just a fraction to 4ft from the SE, period still 10 seconds, and wave energy climbs a little (293). Glassy conditions are a major positive, so it'll be clean, but it's still just surfable, not special. This break is a sheltered breakwater spot, and it's inconsistent, so don't expect a constant parade of waves.

Wednesday, 15 July morning is the standout of the whole forecast. We've got glassy conditions with a light WNW breeze at 3 mph, 4ft of swell coming from the ESE at 10 seconds, and wave energy is solid (281). It's glassy, which is gold. This is the best on offer for the whole 16-day window. The afternoon goes to rubbish though – onshore NNE wind at 6 mph, and poor conditions.

From Thursday, 16 July right through to Tuesday, 28 July, it's a pretty flat and ordinary run. Mornings will sometimes offer a clean, glassy wave between 2ft and 4ft, but the afternoons are consistently written off with onshore winds and poor surf. There's a gap of several days here with no real recommendations. The swell direction is mostly from the E or ENE with a short period of 8 seconds, which isn't great for shape.

There is a little blip on Monday, 20 July afternoon where the swell height hits 5ft from the NE and the combined energy jumps up to 414 (moderate), but the wind is onshore and the conditions are described as marginal. Not worth getting excited about.

Wednesday, 22 July afternoon brings a 2ft SE swell with a longer 14-second period and a cross-shore 9 mph wind – that'll be choppy and not user-friendly.

Thursday, 23 July sees a 2ft SE groundswell at 12 seconds, and both morning and afternoon are glassy, but it's still just surfable and very ordinary.

Friday, 24 July morning is back to 4ft from the E with a short 7-second period, glassy wind, but again, just surfable.

Saturday, 25 July morning is probably the next best bet after that Wednesday – 4ft from the E at 8 seconds, glassy conditions with a WNW 3 mph offshore. Clean, but small and short period.

And then Sunday, 26 July morning is similar – 4ft from the E, clean with a cross-offshore breeze. But it's the same story: small, short period, and inconsistent.

For the last few days, from Monday, 27 July through to Wednesday, 29 July, the swell drops right off to 2ft-3ft and the conditions are mostly poor. Not worth the paddle.

Overall, if you're keen, the Wednesday 15 July morning is your best shot – glassy, clean, and the most energy. Saturday 25 July morning is a solid second option, also glassy. This spot is inconsistent and a beginner-friendly breakwater, so don't expect pumping barrels. It's just clean, small fun.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Energy kJ
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190
Wind (km/h)
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WNW
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High Tide
3:01PM1.12m
2:31AM0.95m
3:37PM1.07m
3:06AM0.99m
4:12PM1.00m
3:42AM1.02m
4:44PM0.93m
4:20AM1.01m
5:16PM0.87m
5:00AM0.96m
5:48PM0.81m
5:46AM0.89m
6:23PM0.76m
Low Tide
10:01PM0.47m
9:19AM0.03m
10:20PM0.54m
9:41AM0.06m
9:17PM0.56m
9:53AM0.12m
9:11PM0.51m
10:07AM0.19m
9:36PM0.46m
10:29AM0.28m
10:12PM0.42m
10:58AM0.37m
10:56PM0.41m
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Information about the Molhe de Picarras Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Molhe de Picarras provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Molhe de Picarras can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Molhe de Picarras 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 (Molhe de Picarras) 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 Molhe de Picarras 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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