
Surf Forecasts:
Prainha dos Molhes (Escondido) surf forecast from 21 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 23 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, SSW swell with 819 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Prainha dos Molhes (Escondido) this week:
The surf forecast for Prainha dos Molhes (Escondido) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 21) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Prainha dos Molhes (Escondido) in the next 16 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jun 22) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sun 21st Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 23rd Jun) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Tue 23rd Jun) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Prainha dos Molhes (Escondido) over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Sat 27 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | S 8 | S 8 | E 10 | S 9 | NE 6 | S 6 | SSW 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 11 | S 12 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
334 | 112 | 84 | 69 | 59 | 337 | 156 | 741 | 357 | 332 | 299 | 493 | 625 | 532 | 345 | 229 | 380 | 189 | 125 | 76 | 113 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | on |
High Tide | 8:05AM0.46m | 9:01PM0.43m | 8:56AM0.45m | 9:33PM0.41m | 9:48AM0.42m | 10:19PM0.40m | 11:33AM0.41m | 11:40PM0.39m | 12:44PM0.42m | 00:32AM0.40m | 1:27PM0.43m | 1:11AM0.41m | 2:15PM0.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:41AM0.34m | 12:58PM0.25m | 1:29AM0.33m | 2:14PM0.27m | 2:59AM0.30m | 3:34PM0.28m | 3:51AM0.26m | 4:20PM0.27m | 4:30AM0.22m | 5:01PM0.26m | 5:09AM0.19m | 5:51PM0.26m | 5:58AM0.17m | ||||||||
— | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | |
— | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 17 |
Feels °C | 9 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 11 | S 12 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 12 |
74 | 112 | 84 | 41 | 59 | 130 | 76 | 389 | 357 | 332 | 299 | 493 | 625 | 532 | 345 | 229 | 184 | 189 | 125 | 76 | 113 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 10 | E 9 | S 10 | SSE 11 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | SSE 11 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | S 9 |
37 | 23 | 30 | 69 | 41 | 48 | 25 | 43 | 46 | 48 | 33 | 33 | 23 | 21 | 12 | 12 | 69 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 41 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | — | SE 15 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 13 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | SSE 14 | SSW 8 |
46 | 35 | 33 | 20 | 9 | 2 | 5 | — | 9 | 61 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 25 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 18 | 13 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | — | — | NNE 3 | NE 5 | NE 6 | S 6 | SSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 8 | — | — | NE 3 | NE 4 |
334 | — | — | 7 | 45 | 337 | 156 | 741 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 380 | — | — | 2 | 15 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 18 | 7 | 98 | 98 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18 |
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Information about the Prainha dos Molhes (Escondido) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Prainha dos Molhes (Escondido) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Prainha dos Molhes (Escondido) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Prainha dos Molhes (Escondido) 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 (Prainha dos Molhes (Escondido)) 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 Prainha dos Molhes (Escondido) 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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