
Surf Forecasts:
Lajinha surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, ESE swell with 512 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m 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 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lajinha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Listen up, crew. I’ve been staring at the charts for Lajinha, and I’m not gonna sugarcoat it—this forecast is a bummer. The whole 16-day stretch is a total washout. Don’t even think about paddlin’ out.
It starts Friday, July 31st, with a weak, short-period swell—3 to 3 feet from the SE, with a period of just 5–6 seconds. That’s windswell, and the wind is a messy cross-off at 12–19 mph, making for poor surf. The combined energy is a paltry 77 (weak). Nothin’ doin’.
Saturday, August 1st, the swell pushes up to 5–6 feet from the ESE, with a period of 7–8 seconds. The energy hits 299 (moderate), but the wind is a fresh cross-shore at 19 mph, kicking up a lumpy cross-chop. Still poor surf. Sunday, August 2nd, is the same deal—5 feet of swell in the morning dropping to 4 feet by afternoon, with cross-shore wind and chop. The energy hits 350 (moderate) Sunday morning, but it’s too messy.
The rest of the first week and all of the second week are a broken record. Swell hangs between 3 and 5 feet, mostly from the E or ESE, with periods of 6–8 seconds. The wind is cross or cross-on, and the surf is “poor surf conditions” every single day. The combined energy bounces between weak and moderate, but the wind and chop ruin it. There’s a risk of thunderstorms scattered in there, too.
From August 8th to the 15th, we’ve got the same story: 3–4 feet of swell, periods of 6–7 seconds, and cross-on winds. The energy stays weak to moderate—between 82 and 155. Every entry says “poor surf conditions.” No standout days, no clean windows.
So, that’s the long and short of it. A dead 16-day run. For a reef like Lajinha, this kind of dry spell is normal when the weather patterns are against us. The water temp is about average for this time of year, but that’s all I’ve got for good news. Don’t rush it. Forecasts can flip, but right now, there’s no reason to get wet. Keep your stick in the rack and wait for better days.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | SE 6 | SE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
44 | 55 | 136 | 276 | 314 | 301 | 204 | 121 | 106 | 118 | 138 | 169 | 190 | 424 | 343 | 284 | 241 | 298 | 176 | 138 | 108 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:23PM2.08m | 5:33AM2.24m | 5:56PM2.08m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:16AM0.19m | 11:22PM0.30m | 11:48AM0.21m | 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 | ||||||||
5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | |
— | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | ESE 7 | E 7 | NNE 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 8 | E 7 |
21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 11 | 186 | 117 | 6 | 106 | 118 | 138 | 169 | 190 | 228 | 12 | 7 | 241 | 182 | 142 | 3 | 108 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | S 13 | — | S 13 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | S 15 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 11 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | S 13 | N 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 |
7 | 7 | 3 | — | 3 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | S 15 | S 11 | S 13 | NE 12 | NE 11 | N 7 | S 14 | SE 14 | N 10 | SSE 9 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | N 10 | N 10 |
3 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | — |
44 | 55 | 136 | 276 | 314 | 301 | 204 | 121 | — | — | — | — | — | 424 | 343 | 284 | — | 298 | 176 | 138 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 355 | 2002 | 988 | 988 | 1648 | 1010 | 987 | 1572 | 6 | 79 | 1572 | 6 | 1572 | 1572 | 10 | 1678 | 1594 | 79 | 827 | 1594 | 7 |
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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.
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