
Surf Forecasts:
Lajinha surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, E swell with 208 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lajinha this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Lajinha in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 9PM. 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 | 9PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lajinha over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it for Lajinha.
Honestly, this is one of those stretches where you might be better off waxing the longboard for a beach day rather than a surf day. The whole 16-day window is a real struggle. There’s not a single true standout, and the conditions are just messy.
The water is sitting at 81°F which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
We kick off on Wednesday, 8th July, and it’s a rough start. The wind is howling cross-shore at 16 mph, whipping up a nasty cross-chop. The swell is a weak little 3 ft from the ESE with a short period of 7 seconds, and the combined energy is a paltry 97 (weak). It’s a write-off.
Thursday the 9th through to Tuesday the 21st of July is just rinse and repeat. The wind stays mostly cross or cross-onshore, anywhere from 9 to 19 mph, keeping the surface chopped up and lumpy. Swell bounces between 3 ft and 5 ft, but it’s always that short-period, messy E/ESE windswell. The energy gets into the moderate range (100-336) at times, but the wind ruins it. Every single day is marked as "poor surf conditions." There’s a solid 2-week gap here with no joy.
Right at the end of the run, we get a slight flicker of hope. On Thursday morning, 23rd July, the swell jumps to 6 ft from the ESE, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy hits 787 (moderate-strong). It’s still cross-shore and a bit lumpy, but it’s the only time the score even nudges to a 1 out of 10, meaning it’s “marginal”. The swell is getting a bit too big for beginners (over 5 ft), and the period is short, so it won’t have that long, drawn-out groundswell feel. The direction is from the ESE, which is not the optimum swell direction (E) for this reef break, so it’s not going to set up perfectly.
In short, for the whole 16 days, there’s nothing I’d get excited about. The wind is relentless, and the swell is messy. It’s just not on.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
73 | 85 | 66 | 64 | 50 | 54 | 92 | 123 | 78 | 79 | 94 | 159 | 131 | 208 | 135 | 135 | 117 | 97 | 100 | 81 | 79 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:36PM1.81m | 11:09AM1.82m | 11:45PM1.86m | 12:24PM1.86m | 00:53AM1.96m | 1:32PM1.95m | 1:54AM2.09m | 2:33PM2.06m | 2:50AM2.24m | 3:27PM2.15m | 3:42AM2.36m | 4:17PM2.21m | 4:30AM2.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:20PM0.55m | 4:56AM0.57m | 5:30PM0.53m | 6:09AM0.47m | 6:39PM0.47m | 7:17AM0.33m | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | |
5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | 5:19 | |
mm | 2 | 6 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | E 6 | NE 9 | NNE 8 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 9 | E 6 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | E 7 | SE 12 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
12 | 49 | 20 | 14 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 91 | 61 | 62 | 61 | 53 | 23 | 154 | 21 | 135 | 117 | 97 | 100 | 81 | 79 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 18 | NE 9 | SE 16 | SSE 15 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | SE 12 | NNE 8 | SE 12 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 |
12 | 21 | 10 | 21 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 40 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 7 | 21 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 16 | SSE 16 | NNE 11 | E 9 | NNE 10 | SE 15 | NE 9 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 13 | NNE 8 | SE 12 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SE 11 | SE 10 | NE 12 |
— | 10 | 51 | 12 | 2 | 31 | 8 | 22 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 25 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
73 | 85 | 66 | 64 | 50 | 54 | 92 | 123 | 78 | 79 | 94 | 159 | 131 | 208 | 135 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1661 | 7 | 1026 | 1661 | 1010 | 987 | 1594 | 827 | 825 | 1572 | 1572 | 827 | 1594 | 1010 | 794 | 1572 | 987 | 821 | 1975 | 827 | 988 |
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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.











