Surf Forecasts:
Lajinha surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, SE swell with 289 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lajinha this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Lajinha in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lajinha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let me tell you straight up: for this region, it’s a tough stretch. I’ve scanned the whole 16-day window, and honestly, there isn’t a single moment I’d call good for paddling in. We’re staring down a long, blank run with nothing worth wetsuiting up for.
The first record we get is Wednesday, August 5th, and it’s a no-go from the jump. The waves at Lajinha are around 6 ft but with a short, weak period of 8 seconds, coming from the ESE. The problem is the wind is a cross-shore from the SSE at 15 mph, which is just tearing the surface up. The combined swell energy is moderate at best (531), but the wave comment is clear: marginal surf. That theme just doesn’t let up.
The following days through the rest of the first week and into the second are all the same story. Swell heights bounce between 1 ft and 5 ft, but the period is almost always a short 6 to 8 seconds, so there’s no real grunt in it. The wind never lets up – it’s either cross-onshore or cross, with speeds from 9 to 15 mph, keeping the surface chopped up and messy. For those first few days, from August 5th to around August 11th, the scores are all zeros. The water temperature sits around 80°F, which is pretty much average for the time of year, but that’s the only thing that’s normal.
We do see a slight change around August 15th and 16th (Saturday and Sunday) with a long-period groundswell showing up – 13 and 12 seconds respectively – but the swell heights are tiny, just 1 ft to 2 ft. The combined energy bumps up (179 to 217), but the wind is still cross-onshore and messy. That long period on a tiny wave at a reef break? It’s just not going to do anything. All those records are marked “poor surf conditions.”
The last few days, from August 17th to the 20th, are more of the same. Swell pushes up to 5 ft again on the 18th, but with a 6-7 second period and cross-onshore winds at 12-18 mph, it’s just a lumpy, choppy mess. The setup here looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
So, where does that leave us? There are no standouts, no windows of clean waves. If you’re itching for a paddle, don’t hold your breath. Forecasts can change, but for now, this is one of those blank runs that reminds you why you keep your gear ready for the next real swell.
Stay tuned, and stay patient.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 339 | 173 | 193 | 143 | 150 | 102 | 77 | 67 | 70 | 106 | 64 | 95 | 97 | 127 | 131 | 130 | 127 | 156 | 176 | 147 | 148 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 8:52PM1.82m | 9:26AM1.77m | 10:03PM1.76m | 10:50AM1.70m | 11:26PM1.78m | 12:18PM1.75m | 00:44AM1.90m | 1:31PM1.88m | 1:49AM2.08m | 2:29PM2.03m | 2:43AM2.26m | 3:18PM2.16m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 2:34PM0.53m | 3:08AM0.57m | 3:44PM0.62m | 4:31AM0.59m | 5:09PM0.65m | 6:00AM0.51m | 6:30PM0.58m | 7:14AM0.36m | 7:36PM0.45m | 8:14AM0.19m | 8:30PM0.31m | 9:04AM0.04m | 9:18PM0.19m | ||||||||
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 | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — |
 | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | NNE 8 | E 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | N 10 | N 10 | SE 13 | SE 8 | N 10 | E 7 | E 7 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | ESE 7 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 |
| kJ | 178 | 7 | 118 | 7 | 3 | 18 | 25 | 18 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 131 | 130 | 3 | 8 | 136 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | SE 11 | ESE 9 | E 14 | SE 13 | NE 8 | SE 13 | NE 8 | N 7 | S 15 | SE 15 | N 10 | N 10 | — | NE 10 | NE 9 | — | E 12 | NNE 9 | NE 11 | E 11 |
| kJ | 8 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | 3 | — | 3 | 8 | 5 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | — | SSE 10 | N 10 | NNE 8 | SE 13 | NE 8 | SE 12 | N 10 | S 11 | SSE 15 | S 10 | S 12 | SSE 12 | N 10 | E 13 | S 13 | SE 12 | NE 11 | N 11 | S 16 |
| kJ | 6 | — | 10 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 42 | 2 | 3 | 27 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | — | — | E 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 339 | 173 | 193 | 143 | 150 | 102 | 77 | 67 | 70 | 106 | 64 | 95 | 97 | 127 | — | — | 127 | 156 | 176 | 147 | 148 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 761 | 1572 | 827 | 761 | 1594 | 1678 | 821 | 1977 | 1975 | 827 | 1648 | 2009 | 827 | 1594 | 7 | 1572 | 1572 | 129 | 988 | 1975 | 988 |
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