Surf Forecasts:
Lajinha surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, ESE swell with 363 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lajinha this week:
The surf forecast for Lajinha over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lajinha in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lajinha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the coming weeks.
Honestly, the outlook is a tough one. We’ve got a real dry spell to sit through. The first surf that’s even worth a mention won’t show up until Friday morning, July 24th, at Lajinha. That’s a few days of waiting with nothing to recommend.
For that Friday morning, we’ve got a 6 ft swell rolling in from the ESE with a period of only 8 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 609, but the wind is a cross-shore from the SSE at 9 mph, putting a slight chop on the surface. The water is sitting at a warm 80°, which is about average for this time of year. It’s a reef break that’s consistent, but with the wind not being clean and the period short, it’s going to be a bit of a battle. The rating is low on the surf quality meter, so don’t expect too much. This is more of a paddling session than a wave-riding feast.
The rest of the month and into early August is a tough stretch. From Saturday the 25th right through to Thursday the 6th of August, the reports are all poor. The swell drops off, winds stay messy, and the energy is low. The cleanest windows come on the mornings of the 27th and 29th of July with a clean cross-off breeze, but the swell is tiny—around 3 ft to 3 ft—with weak energy in the double digits. It’s a total dog.
The one glimmer of promise comes way out on Saturday, August 8th. The morning shows a solid 10 ft swell from the SE with a longer period of 11 seconds. The combined energy jumps to a very strong 2491. This is a heavy groundswell event. The wind is cross-shore from the SE at 12 mph, which isn’t perfect, but it’s not terrible. The big caveat here is that 10 ft is expert territory, and with a longer period, that reef break at Lajinha will be handling a lot of power. The swell direction is from the SE, which is fine, but the optimum direction for this spot is E, so it’s not a perfect alignment. It’s a long way out, so treat this as a promising but uncertain possibility. Anything could change.
All in all, the best bet is that Saturday morning, August 8th, for the big swell hunters, but only if you’re an expert. For the rest of us, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 384 | 348 | 247 | 248 | 160 | 215 | 118 | 93 | 82 | 75 | 82 | 104 | 88 | 80 | 60 | 90 | 114 | 194 | 107 | 104 | 99 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:49PM1.56m | 1:08AM1.69m | 1:47PM1.63m | 1:59AM1.78m | 2:32PM1.73m | 2:41AM1.89m | 3:10PM1.83m | 3:19AM2.01m | 3:45PM1.92m | 3:54AM2.11m | 4:18PM2.00m | 4:27AM2.19m | 4:50PM2.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:51PM0.72m | 7:30AM0.58m | 7:44PM0.64m | 8:17AM0.48m | 8:28PM0.55m | 8:58AM0.38m | 9:07PM0.45m | 9:35AM0.29m | 9:42PM0.38m | 10:10AM0.23m | 10:16PM0.32m | 10:43AM0.19m | 10:49PM0.30m | ||||||||
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 | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — |
 | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — |
mm | 7 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | 2 | 10 |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | NNE 10 | E 7 | E 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 217 | 177 | 145 | 143 | 9 | 117 | 94 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 23 | 24 | 134 | 107 | 104 | 99 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 12 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | E 15 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 7 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 |
| kJ | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 10 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | S 10 | S 10 | E 14 | E 14 | SE 13 | S 16 | S 15 | SE 12 | — | — | S 11 | NE 5 | E 13 | — | NNE 5 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 6 | — | — | 3 | 7 | 4 | — | 11 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 384 | 348 | 247 | 248 | 160 | 215 | 118 | 93 | 82 | 75 | 82 | 104 | 88 | 80 | 60 | 90 | 114 | 194 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 1661 | 23 | 1010 | 1572 | 1010 | 988 | 1661 | 996 | 988 | 1572 | 1010 | 1572 | 2022 | 1678 | 840 | 2022 | 6 | 27 | 2168 | 129 |
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