Surf Forecasts:
Lajinha surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, ESE swell with 683 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lajinha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab your board and listen up.
So, to be honest, the next 16 days are looking pretty grim for Lajinha. There’s no real standout surf to get excited about, and the first solid recommendation isn’t showing up until later. For the first week and a half, it’s just a mess of lumpy, cross-shore chop and onshore winds that’ll have you fighting for scraps. The water temp is sitting around 81°F, which is about average for this time of year, nothing to complain about there.
From Friday the 17th through to the end of July, it’s a tough run. The swell is mostly from the ESE, running 3ft to 7ft, but the periods are short (6 to 9 seconds), so it’s windswell mush. The wind is relentless from the SSE and SE, often 12 to 22 mph, keeping the surface messy. The combined wave energy fluctuates, hit a peak of 595 on Saturday afternoon, but it’s all poor quality. The “poor surf conditions” tag is a constant theme. You can count on crowds being a factor here, but honestly, with this quality, it shouldn’t be too busy.
The only real flicker of interest comes on Monday the 27th of July. The morning shows a marginal call with a little more potential, swell from the SE at 3ft, period 7 seconds, and a cross-shore SSE breeze at 9 mph. The energy is a bit better at 206, but it’s still a “marginal” situation. It’s the best of a bad bunch.
Then, into the first week of August, things get weird. On the 31st of July and the 1st of August, we see a long-period groundswell showing up from the SE, with periods of 15 to 16 seconds. That’s a very long swell, which usually means better shape but can be tricky at a beach break. The swell heights are tiny, only 2ft to 4ft, so don’t get your hopes up. The wind is still onshore or cross-shore, so it’s not clean. The energy jumps up to 669 on the 1st of August afternoon, but it’s all for nothing with the wind report.
Basically, if you’re desperate for a paddle, Monday the 27th of July morning is your best shot. But this is a rough outlook. The area isn’t known for producing magic in a blank run like this, so it’s a waiting game. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 63mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 175 | 256 | 177 | 269 | 589 | 452 | 348 | 270 | 261 | 383 | 377 | 587 | 287 | 341 | 601 | 295 | 264 | 444 | 113 | 107 | 161 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:34PM2.14m | 6:48AM2.28m | 7:18PM2.04m | 7:34AM2.12m | 8:03PM1.92m | 8:22AM1.94m | 8:52PM1.80m | 9:16AM1.76m | 9:48PM1.70m | 10:20AM1.62m | 10:54PM1.63m | 11:36AM1.55m | 00:05AM1.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:23PM0.07m | 00:33AM0.27m | 1:07PM0.21m | 1:19AM0.38m | 1:52PM0.36m | 2:08AM0.51m | 2:39PM0.52m | 3:03AM0.62m | 3:33PM0.65m | 4:08AM0.70m | 4:36PM0.74m | 5:21AM0.72m | 5:46PM0.76m | ||||||||
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 | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — |
 | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — |
mm | 2 | 4 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | NE 8 | N 10 | NE 10 | N 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 10 | E 8 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | E 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 |
| kJ | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 196 | 257 | 4 | 295 | 3 | 8 | 301 | 7 | 7 | 234 | 113 | 107 | 161 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | N 10 | NE 7 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | NE 9 | N 9 | NE 9 | N 8 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | NNE 9 | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 68 | 48 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | S 12 | N 11 | N 10 | — | N 9 | N 11 | N 8 | N 10 | — | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 175 | 256 | 177 | 269 | 589 | 452 | 348 | 270 | 261 | 383 | 377 | 587 | 287 | 341 | 601 | 295 | 264 | 444 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1113 | 1572 | 1572 | 1487 | 1572 | 1572 | 1572 | 1648 | 1572 | 1487 | 1572 | 10 | 838 | 1572 | 10 | 821 | 1572 | 0 | 480 | 2028 | 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).
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