Surf Forecasts:
Lajinha surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, SE swell with 439 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with SE 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 (Jul 27) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. 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 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 9PM. 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+) | 6AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lajinha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’m gonna level with you – this one’s a stinker. We’re watching Lajinha (reef break) for the whole 16-day run, and it’s just not happening.
The forecast kicks off on Thursday, July 23, and it’s already grim. Thursday morning has a weak 4ft east swell with a short, weak period of 8 seconds and cross-onshore winds. The combined energy is moderate (212), but with that wind and rain, it’s pure junk. Thursday afternoon actually picks up to 6ft with more energy (680), but the wind cranks up and stays cross-onshore, making it choppy and terrible.
Friday the 24th through Tuesday the 28th is a painful grind. Swell hangs between 3ft and 6ft, but periods are short, 6 to 8 seconds, so it’s all wind-slop. The wind stays cross or cross-onshore, gusting up to 16 mph or more, and we’ve got rain or clouds most days. The scores are bottom of the barrel – zero, with a couple of mornings scraping a 1 or 2 out of 10. Water temp is 80°, which is about average for this time of year.
Around Wednesday, July 30, there’s a tiny flicker. The morning shows a 4ft swell, light cross winds at just 6 mph, and the comment says “marginal.” But the period is still a weak 6 seconds, and it’s only rated a 1. Don’t get excited.
From Thursday, July 31, all the way to Friday, August 7, it’s more of the same. Swell sizes bounce between 2ft and 6ft, but it’s hammered by moderate to fresh cross-shore winds. The energy readings hit some decent numbers – 519 on Wednesday morning, August 5, with a 6ft swell – but the wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-shore, which is lumpy and awful for a reef. There is no standout window. No clean conditions. No glassy mornings.
Honestly, mate, the whole 16 days are a write-off for paddle surfing at Lajinha. The cross-shore wind nearly every session, the short period swells, and the constant “poor surf conditions” comments mean you’re better off leaving the board at home. If you’re a kiter, those moderate to fresh cross-shore winds might get you stoked on a few afternoons, but for us surfers, it’s a proper blank run. Forecasts can change, but right now, I can’t point you to a single day worth paddling out.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | E 6 | ESE 6 |
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 kJ | 205 | 433 | 90 | 383 | 177 | 267 | 154 | 160 | 196 | 127 | 79 | 83 | 86 | 91 | 99 | 136 | 70 | 50 | 125 | 104 | 156 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 11:36AM1.55m | 00:05AM1.63m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:46PM0.76m | 6:32AM0.67m | 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 | ||||||||
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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 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 6 |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | NNE 10 | E 7 | E 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | ESE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | ESE 6 | NE 9 | NE 9 | E 6 | NE 10 | E 6 |
| kJ | 205 | 239 | 90 | 217 | 177 | 142 | 143 | 9 | 120 | 74 | 7 | 7 | 60 | 7 | 7 | 75 | 12 | 20 | 66 | 25 | 84 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | E 15 | ESE 8 | NNE 8 | E 13 | SE 13 | NNE 8 | SE 12 | SE 12 | NE 9 | SE 11 | NNE 5 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 19 | 5 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 11 | N 11 | N 9 | N 8 | — | NNE 8 | S 12 | S 11 | SE 16 | SE 15 | E 14 | SE 8 | SE 13 | S 16 | SE 12 | S 14 | — | SE 11 | SE 11 | NE 10 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 6 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 15 | — | 5 | 5 | 24 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 8 | E 6 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | E 6 | ESE 6 |
| kJ | — | 433 | 73 | 383 | — | 267 | 154 | 160 | 196 | 127 | 79 | 83 | 86 | 91 | 99 | 136 | 70 | 50 | 125 | 104 | 156 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 827 | 1594 | 6 | 7 | 1648 | 8 | 1026 | 1572 | 987 | 835 | 1661 | 987 | 827 | 1572 | 1026 | 987 | 1572 | 2018 | 2016 | 2004 | 6 |
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