
Surf Forecasts:
Lajinha surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, ESE swell with 336 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lajinha this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Lajinha in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lajinha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, it’s Rusty here. I’ve been staring at the charts for our stretch of coast, and I gotta be straight with you: it’s a pretty bleak run we’ve got coming up. The whole 16-day window is a write-off for any kind of decent paddle. There’s just nothing that’s going to get the heart rate up, and it’s a real shame, because the lineup at Lajinha is a gem when it turns on.
We’re looking at a solid wall of onshore and cross-onshore breeze out of the southeast, blowing at 15 to 19 mph for the vast majority of the period. That’s the kind of wind that chops up any potential and makes it a real battle just to get out the back, let alone catch a clean one. The swell is hanging around in that waist-to-chest high range, mostly 3ft to 5ft, and it’s coming from the east-southeast with a short, weak period of 6 to 8 seconds. The combined swell energy is weak to moderate, with values mostly in the 100 to 250 range—nothing with any punch behind it. The water temp is a warm 81°, which is about 2° above the norm for this time of year, so it’s a touch toastier than usual but not a crazy anomaly.
So, starting from Wednesday the 9th, it’s a no-go. The morning brings rain showers and a stiff 15 mph cross-onshore wind, making it choppy and messy. The energy is weak at 153. Through the following days, we see the swell nudge up slightly, hitting 5ft on Thursday afternoon with the wind picking up to 19 mph, making it lumpy. The energy gets up to 264 by Friday afternoon, but it’s all for nothing because the wind is ruining any chance of a clean face. It’s all poor surf conditions. We’ll go through the first week with no options, and into the second week, the pattern is locked in. The wind stays stubbornly out of the southeast, the swell stays in that weak 3ft to 5ft zone, and the periods even drop back to a sluggish 6 seconds. This is weak and short-period windswell at best. The energy does climb back to 181 on Tuesday the 22nd, but it’s still all cross-onshore and messy. The last few days of the month, the wind finally goes lighter at 12 mph, and we even see it go straight onshore from the east on Thursday the 24th, but the swell has fizzled out to 3ft with no energy behind it (values around 113 to 136). It’s flat-ish and wind-blown.
There are no good surf options in this whole 16-day window. None. The only consistent thing about Lajinha is how consistently bad the conditions are going to be. It’s a full-blown blank run, which is more normal for this area when the trade winds lock in like this. Usually, it doesn’t stay this poor for this long, so I’d keep an eye on the long-range forecasts, but for now, leave the board in the car. Honestly, with this much side-shore wind and messy 3ft to 5ft of chop, this setup is looking far more interesting for the kite crew than for us paddle surfers. Save the energy, be patient, and we’ll wait for the wind to ease.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
139 | 157 | 229 | 166 | 210 | 220 | 215 | 236 | 223 | 227 | 193 | 284 | 102 | 181 | 115 | 127 | 151 | 91 | 131 | 134 | 71 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:01PM2.20m | 3:13AM2.41m | 3:40PM2.29m | 3:53AM2.47m | 4:16PM2.32m | 4:30AM2.44m | 4:51PM2.30m | 5:06AM2.35m | 5:24PM2.23m | 5:41AM2.20m | 5:57PM2.11m | 6:17AM2.01m | 6:31PM1.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:01PM0.18m | 9:30AM-0.01m | 9:40PM0.09m | 10:06AM-0.02m | 10:17PM0.07m | 10:41AM0.02m | 10:53PM0.09m | 11:14AM0.11m | 11:29PM0.16m | 11:47AM0.24m | 00:04AM0.27m | 12:20PM0.40m | 00:42AM0.41m | ||||||||
5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | |
— | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | 4 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | E 7 | NNE 14 | NNE 13 | ESE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | E 7 | ESE 8 | NNE 9 | SE 8 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | SE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | SE 8 |
7 | 6 | 117 | 19 | 16 | 32 | 13 | 24 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 156 | 28 | 8 | 17 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 18 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 14 | NE 9 | NNE 12 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | NE 9 | N 13 | NNE 9 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NNE 9 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 8 |
7 | 7 | 15 | 18 | 3 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 28 | 22 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 16 | NE 8 | NE 8 | N 7 | NE 8 | S 12 | NE 8 | S 11 | S 18 | S 16 | NE 10 | N 13 | N 9 | S 13 | S 12 | — | N 15 | N 14 | N 13 | N 10 |
— | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 24 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 |
139 | 157 | 229 | 166 | 210 | 220 | 215 | 236 | 223 | 227 | 193 | 284 | 102 | 181 | 115 | 127 | 151 | 91 | 131 | 134 | 71 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1572 | 1572 | 987 | 1572 | 1572 | 840 | 1594 | 1594 | 1594 | 823 | 1572 | 1487 | 1975 | 2028 | 2159 | 1594 | 1572 | 827 | 827 | 1594 | 210 |
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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.
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