Lajinha Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.28° S 35.04° W

Lajinha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lajinha sea temperature is
27.0° C
0.7° 

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


Lajinha surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, SE swell with 328 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 (Aug 21) at 6AM. 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 6AM (Fri 21st Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Well, mates, I’ve scoured the charts for Lajinha and, honestly, it’s a tough stretch ahead. This is a consistent reef break that’s exposed, but over the next 16 days, the winds are just not cooperating. We’re looking at a real dry spell, with no standout days on the horizon. The water temp is running about average for this time of year, so at least you won’t be freezing while you’re waiting for a clean wave.

From Thursday the 20th of August right through to Friday the 4th of September, the story is pretty much the same. The swell sticks around, mostly from the east and southeast, with heights ranging from 4 ft to 5 ft. The combined energy fluctuates, with values mostly between 100 and 400, so moderate wave energy overall (237 up to 421). But the wind is the killer. It’s a relentless cross-shore or cross-onshore breeze from the SSE to ESE, blowing at 12 to 19 mph. That’s churning up a lumpy, cross-chop or choppy mess. The swell period is short, mostly 6 to 9 seconds, so there’s no real punch to the waves, just messy, weak lines.

There’s a brief moment on Friday the 21st morning where the swell period hits 9 seconds and the energy bumps up to 388, but the wind is still a moderate cross-shore. It’s a tease, but with the poor surf conditions flagged across the board, it’s not worth paddling out for. The waves are just too chopped up and disorganized.

Honestly, Lajinha is a good reef, but it needs a break in the wind. For the next couple of weeks, your best bet is to stay on the beach, watch the horizon, and hope the forecasts change. It’s a blank run, plain and simple. Nothing here for beginners or experts, just a lot of frustrating, blown-out surf.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Night
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.3
SSE
9
1.2
ESE
7
1.1
E
7
1.2
E
7
1.1
E
7
1
E
7
1.1
E
6
1.1
E
7
1.1
E
7
1.2
E
7
1.6
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.4
E
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
236
226
220
177
233
143
127
152
117
92
101
104
117
155
276
239
209
186
209
Wind (km/h)
25
SSE
30
SSE
30
SE
25
SSE
20
SSE
25
SE
25
SE
20
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
25
SE
25
SE
15
SSE
25
ESE
25
SE
25
SE
30
SE
30
SE
20
SSE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
9:25AM1.51m
9:56PM1.54m
10:57AM1.43m
11:28PM1.52m
12:29PM1.47m
00:46AM1.61m
1:30PM1.59m
1:40AM1.76m
2:12PM1.73m
2:20AM1.92m
2:47PM1.87m
2:55AM2.07m
Low Tide
3:11AM0.72m
3:36PM0.83m
4:37AM0.78m
5:07PM0.87m
6:06AM0.74m
6:29PM0.80m
7:12AM0.63m
7:26PM0.69m
7:58AM0.50m
8:08PM0.56m
8:36AM0.37m
8:44PM0.43m
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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5:24
5:24
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5:24
5:24
5:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:21
5:21
5:21
5:21
5:21
5:20
 mm
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2
1
Temp °C
24
26
26
24
27
26
25
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25
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27
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27
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25
Feels °C
23
23
23
22
26
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26
26
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24
23
24
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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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