Lajao Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Brazil – Rio Grande Do Norte)
| Name: | Lajao |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | very consistent |
| Best Swell: NE | Offshore Wind: WSW |
Lajao in Rio Grande Do Norte is an exposed reef break that is usually a safe bet Works best in offshore winds from the west southwest. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the northeast. The right reef break is best, but there is a left reef too.. Best around high tide. When the surf is up, it can get quite busy in the water. Watch out for rocks.
Overall Lajao Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
This image describes the range of swells directed at Lajao through a typical year, base... (show all text)
The graph shows how commonly and how strongly the wind blows from different directions ... (show all text)
Also see Lajao surf quality by season and Lajao surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Lajao |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Lajao:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Abacateiro | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Curral | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Sororoca | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Afogadas | 2 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Cachimbinha | 2 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Lajao: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Middle Atlantic Buoy | 1604 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | West Atlantic Buoy | 1884 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 1986 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | East of Martinique Buoy | 2040 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Eastern Caribbean Buoy | 2498 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Lajao: |
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| Closest tide station | Natal, Brazil | 34 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Cabedelo, Brazil | 52 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Tambau, Brazil | 60 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Recife, Brazil | 125 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Macau, Rio Acu, Brazil | 138 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Lajao: |
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| Closest ski area | Chacaltaya (Bolivia) | 2349 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Vallecitos (Argentina) | 2887 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Los Penitentes (Argentina) | 2894 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Los Puquios (Argentina) | 2897 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Portillo (Chile) | 2910 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Lajao: |
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| Closest city location | Ares (Brazil) | 9 mi |
| Second closest city location | Canguaretama (Brazil) | 11 mi |
| Third closest city location | Goianinha (Brazil) | 12 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Nisia Floresta (Brazil) | 16 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Pedro Velho (Brazil) | 18 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Lajao is Augusto Severo (Natal) Airport (NAT) in Brazil, which is 44 km (27 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Lajao is Intl. Pres. Castro Pinto (Joao Pessoa) Airport (JPA), also in Brazil, 148 km (92 miles) away.
