
Surf Forecasts:
Lajinha surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, ESE swell with 525 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with E 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lajinha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s happening in your neck of the woods.
To be straight with you, the next 16 days are looking pretty flat and frustrating. We’ve got a long stretch of poor surf conditions lined up, and honestly, it’s going to be a waiting game. The only real glimmer of hope comes mid-period, but even that comes with strings attached.
Let’s start at Lajinha. This is a reef break, exposed to an easterly swell, and it’s consistent when there’s swell around, but it’s a spot for experienced surfers only. The water temperature is sitting about average for this time of year.
This first week is a write-off. From Sunday the 2nd right through the rest of the week, we are looking at mostly small, weak swell with periods around 7–8 seconds. The wind is a constant problem, too – mostly cross or cross-onshore from the SSE or SE. Wave energy is mostly weak, with values between 88 and 652 (moderate wave energy). The best you’ll see is on Tuesday the 4th morning with a 6ft swell from the ESE, but with a cross wind and a marginal rating, it’s not something you’d paddle out for. The whole week is rated as poor or marginal.
We then hit another quiet spell from the 6th to the 11th. Swell drops right off, with heights between 3ft and 4ft, and the wind stays messy. Lots of cross-onshore chop and very little energy. You’d be wasting your time.
Things get slightly more interesting around the 13th and 14th. The swell picks up a bit – 4ft to 5ft from the ESE and SE – but the wind is still on it, and the conditions are described as moderate cross-onshore and choppy. The wave energy numbers climb a bit, hitting 354 on the 14th morning, but it’s still not clean.
Now, here’s the one standout. Saturday the 15th. It’s not going to blow your mind, but it’s the best we’ve got. We see a 2ft swell from the ESE, but the period jumps to 13 seconds – that’s a long-period groundswell. The energy is still moderate at 225, but the key thing is the wind turns cross-shore on the afternoon, which will clean the surface up a bit. That longer period means better shaped, more powerful waves, but at a beach or reef break, it can make the waves a bit too straight. For a reef like Lajinha, it could offer some fun, lined-up waves, but it’s still small. The crowd profile says this spot gets busy sometimes, so you might have company.
After the 15th, it fades again. Sunday the 16th has a small 2ft cross-shore swell, and Monday the 17th is blown out by a fresh breeze at 19 mph from the SE.
Overall, if you’re desperate for a paddle, the 15th is your day, but keep expectations low. Otherwise, it’s a blank run – and for this area, that’s not unusual. Forecasts can change, so don’t put the board away just yet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | ||||||||||||||
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 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
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183 | 173 | 108 | 91 | 112 | 135 | 164 | 376 | 298 | 525 | 392 | 336 | 291 | 155 | 53 | 82 | 94 | 124 | 111 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:07AM2.21m | 6:31PM2.05m | 6:45AM2.13m | 7:10PM1.99m | 7:28AM2.02m | 7:56PM1.91m | 8:20AM1.89m | 8:52PM1.82m | 9:26AM1.77m | 10:03PM1.76m | 10:50AM1.70m | 11:26PM1.78m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:56PM0.32m | 12:22PM0.25m | 00:32AM0.36m | 12:59PM0.32m | 1:14AM0.43m | 1:42PM0.42m | 2:04AM0.50m | 2:34PM0.53m | 3:08AM0.57m | 3:44PM0.62m | 4:31AM0.59m | 5:09PM0.65m | |||||||
— | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 6 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 23 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | ESE 7 | NNE 8 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 6 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 |
7 | 102 | 7 | 91 | 112 | 135 | 164 | 208 | 13 | 302 | 247 | 213 | 169 | 102 | 53 | 19 | 18 | 12 | 18 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | NNE 8 | SE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 11 | NE 10 | NE 9 | SE 14 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 |
3 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 28 | 27 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 15 | S 15 | S 13 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NNE 7 | S 14 | N 10 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SE 13 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 |
— | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 3 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
183 | 173 | 108 | — | — | — | — | 376 | 298 | 525 | 392 | 336 | 291 | 155 | 2 | 82 | 94 | 124 | 111 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 987 | 987 | 1099 | 6 | 79 | 2028 | 6 | 6 | 1572 | 129 | 987 | 1594 | 8 | 129 | 1594 | 79 | 827 | 2002 | 1753 |
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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.











