Lajinha Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.28° S 35.04° W

Lajinha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lajinha sea temperature is
27.2° C
0.3° 

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


Lajinha surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, ESE swell with 171 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lajinha this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Lajinha in the next 16 days are 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 6PM (Fri 17th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s

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


Right, let’s have a look at what’s on offer. I’m Rusty, and I’m looking at Lajinha. This is a reef break, consistent, and it takes an east swell. The water temp is sitting at 81°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year – nothing freaky going on there.

Honestly, mate, the outlook for the next 16 days is a bit of a bummer. There’s nothing I’d call a standout. The whole run is a long stretch of poor surf conditions. The wind is almost always cross or cross-onshore, and that’s keeping the surf chopped up and messy. The swell is small, mostly around 3 ft to 5 ft, with a short period of 6 to 8 seconds – that’s weak, windswell stuff, not the kind of groundswell that makes a reef like this really sing. The combined wave energy is mostly in the low to moderate range, peaking at 516 on the 23rd of July, but it’s still messy.

There’s a slight uptick in swell around the 22nd and 23rd of July, with the swell height hitting 5 ft and the period creeping up to 8 seconds. The energy gets into the strong range, hitting 504 to 516. But the wind is still cross or cross-onshore, so it’s going to be lumpy and hard to enjoy. The morning of the 23rd of July is the only time the forecast even mentions “marginal surf” instead of “poor”, but it’s still a rain shower day with a moderate cross-shore wind. For a consistent reef break, that’s just not good enough.

Because the swell is small and the wind is nasty, and this is a reef setup, it’s a tough wait. There’s a gap of about 12 days with no real recommendation until that 23rd of July window, and even then it’s a weak call. If you’re a beginner, the swell never gets over 5 ft until the 22nd, so that’s not an issue, but the chop is. For experts, the 5 ft swell on the 23rd is about the only thing worth looking at, but the wind and rain ruin it.

To be honest, for paddle surfing, this is a write-off. The conditions are so persistently cross-shore and choppy that it looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a punter with a shortboard. Forecasts can change, but right now, the blank run is pretty standard for the area when the wind is stuck in the east.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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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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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ESE
6
1.1
E
6
1.4
ESE
6
1.1
E
6
1.2
E
7
1.2
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7
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1.2
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1.4
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
100
94
165
97
128
131
128
92
74
77
77
61
78
82
109
69
74
82
71
119
161
Wind (km/h)
20
SE
20
SE
20
SSE
20
SE
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
ENE
15
E
10
ENE
15
E
20
ESE
25
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20
SSE
25
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SE
15
SSE
25
ESE
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SE
15
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Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
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on
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High Tide
1:32PM1.95m
1:54AM2.09m
2:33PM2.06m
2:50AM2.24m
3:27PM2.15m
3:42AM2.36m
4:17PM2.21m
4:30AM2.44m
5:04PM2.23m
5:17AM2.45m
5:50PM2.20m
6:03AM2.40m
6:34PM2.14m
Low Tide
7:41PM0.38m
8:17AM0.17m
8:37PM0.28m
9:12AM0.04m
9:28PM0.20m
10:03AM-0.05m
10:17PM0.15m
10:51AM-0.07m
11:03PM0.15m
11:38AM-0.03m
11:48PM0.19m
12:23PM0.07m
00:33AM0.27m
rain showers
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rain showers
thunderstorm
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rain showers
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5:31
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5:19
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Lajinha Surf forecast

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

Lajinha is 15 km (9 miles) from Canguaretama. If you plan a holiday in Rio Grande Do Norte, look for hotels and other accommodation in Canguaretama. Canguaretama has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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