Prainha dos Molhes (Escondido) Surf Break

Prainha dos Molhes (Escondido) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 28.50° S 48.75° W

Issued: 2 pm 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Prainha dos Molhes (Escondido) sea temperature is
17.2° C

2.3°C colder than average for this time of year

Prainha dos Molhes (Escondido) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Prainha dos Molhes (Escondido) surf forecast from 21 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 23 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SSW swell with 885 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s 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 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Prainha dos Molhes (Escondido) in the next 16 days are 2.5m 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jun 22) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sun 21st Jun)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 23rd Jun)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 23rd Jun)8ft (2.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Prainha dos Molhes (Escondido) over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
4
2
2
2
1
3
1
0
2
1
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
6
1.2
SSW
10
0.8
S
8
0.7
S
8
0.5
E
10
0.5
S
9
1.3
ENE
6
1.4
S
6
2.2
SSW
9
1.5
S
9
1.5
S
9
1.3
S
9
1.2
S
10
1.4
S
11
1.3
SSE
11
1.2
SSE
11
1
S
11
0.8
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
10
0.6
S
9
0.5
SSE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
84
276
89
65
48
41
122
161
758
357
382
287
271
492
415
363
233
115
98
63
52
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
20
SW
10
WSW
10
ENE
15
NNE
30
NNE
25
NNE
30
SW
20
SW
10
SSE
10
WSW
10
WSW
10
ESE
5
NW
10
NW
10
E
10
WSW
10
WSW
10
SSE
5
WNW
10
NNE
Wind State
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
High Tide
8:31PM0.45m
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
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
mod rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
mod rain
rain showers
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:05
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:25
5:25
5:25
5:27
5:27
5:27
5:27
5:28
 mm
8
2
10
1
Temp °C
14
12
15
15
15
19
18
14
13
14
13
12
13
13
14
16
14
13
14
14
17
Feels °C
11
9
15
13
12
14
15
8
9
11
10
9
10
11
11
15
11
12
13
13
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ENE
7
0.8
S
8
0.8
S
8
0.7
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
10
0.8
ENE
7
1.6
S
9
1.5
S
9
1.5
S
9
1.3
S
9
1.2
S
10
1.4
S
11
1.3
SSE
11
1.2
SSE
11
1
S
11
0.8
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
10
0.6
S
9
0.5
SSE
10
Energy kJ
27
74
89
65
41
41
48
69
398
357
382
287
271
492
415
363
233
115
98
63
52
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
10
0.6
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.6
E
6
0.6
E
6
0.4
E
9
0.2
ESE
7
0.3
SSE
11
0.6
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.3
E
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
7
0.4
SSW
9
Energy kJ
37
37
32
30
27
27
5
25
43
46
48
34
34
22
21
11
13
12
10
9
25
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
E
10
0.5
S
10
0.4
E
11
0.4
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
SE
6
0.1
SE
15
0.4
SE
13
0.4
SE
12
0.3
SE
12
0.1
S
18
0.3
E
9
0.1
SE
13
0.3
S
14
0.2
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.3
ENE
7
Energy kJ
30
46
35
33
48
10
9
61
34
23
6
15
6
37
16
4
4
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
6
1.2
SSW
10
0.6
NE
4
0.9
NE
5
1.3
ENE
6
1.4
S
6
2.2
SSW
9
0.3
NE
7
Energy kJ
84
276
10
39
122
161
758
8
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
4
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
18
1
98
144
32
0
0
0
0
18
0
1
18
0
0
0
0
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Catarina - Sul
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
4
2
4
4
2
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
1
1
2
2
1
4
3
4
4
2
4
4
3
3
1
1
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
9
5
7
5
7
5
6
5
7
9
7
6
7
5
5
5
5
6
6
5
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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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