Surf Forecasts:
Lajinha surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, ESE swell with 339 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 12AM (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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 12AM. 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 9s 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 9AM. 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+) | 12AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lajinha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get this straight. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper surf. There’s no standout swell on the horizon, and what we do have is all mushy and messy. If you’re jonesing for a wave, you might get a little something, but you’ll be fighting onshore junk the whole time. The first week is basically a wipeout.
We’re looking at Lajinha (Madeira Island) here, and it’s a consistent reef break, but consistency doesn’t mean quality. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first few days, from Wednesday the 5th through the weekend, are going to be a total write-off. We’ve got a cross-shore breeze with a cross-chop, and the swell is small with short periods. The energy is weak, with values like 531 on Wednesday morning, but it drops off fast. It’s going to be bumpy and weak, hardly worth paddling out for. The swell direction is all over the place, but it’s not matching the optimum direction for this spot.
By Sunday the 9th, the swell bumps up a touch to 5ft, but it’s still onshore and choppy. The energy is moderate at 352, but the period is a weak 7 seconds. It’s still poor.
The following week doesn’t get any better. There’s a bit of a pulse on Tuesday the 11th with a 6ft swell and energy at 484, but the wind is cross-shore and it’s messy. The period is only 8 seconds, so it’s not going to have any punch. Then it just fades away again. The end of the week sees the swell drop right off, and by the 15th and 16th, we’re looking at tiny, weak waves with a long period, which will just close out on a beach break. There’s a slight bump in energy around the 20th, but the wind is howling onshore and the period is still short.
Bottom line: the whole 16-day stretch is a poor outlook. There’s no standout day, no clean window. It’s a long, flat, and bumpy run. If you’re desperate, you might get a few grovelly ones on the bigger days, but you’ll be surfing for the love of it, not for the quality. A blank run like this is pretty normal for this area, so don't hold your breath.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
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 kJ | 327 | 339 | 142 | 208 | 131 | 114 | 108 | 55 | 64 | 52 | 47 | 64 | 126 | 220 | 199 | 320 | 156 | 151 | 132 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | 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 | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 8:20AM1.89m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:04AM0.50m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:21 | — |
mm | 4 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | 4 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ESE 8 | NNE 8 | E 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 |
| kJ | 181 | 178 | 7 | 135 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 25 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 126 | 127 | 147 | 176 | 3 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | SE 11 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | NE 8 | N 10 | N 10 | NE 10 | N 10 | N 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | — | NNE 9 | E 12 |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | — | 8 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SE 12 | — | SSE 10 | SE 13 | NE 8 | N 10 | NE 8 | SE 12 | N 7 | N 7 | SE 15 | SE 13 | S 12 | SSE 12 | — | S 13 | S 12 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 7 | 6 | — | 10 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 14 | — | 4 | 3 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 327 | 339 | 142 | 208 | 131 | 114 | 108 | 55 | 64 | 52 | 47 | 64 | 18 | 220 | 199 | 320 | 156 | 151 | 132 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 761 | 1572 | 10 | 739 | 2022 | 987 | 821 | 1977 | 1975 | 827 | 2170 | 1983 | 838 | 1594 | 129 | 1572 | 1572 | 987 |
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