Lajinha Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.28° S 35.04° W

Lajinha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lajinha sea temperature is
26.8° C
0.3° 

Lajinha surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Lajinha surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, SE swell with 289 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lajinha this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Lajinha in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 11th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lajinha over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let me tell you straight up: for this region, it’s a tough stretch. I’ve scanned the whole 16-day window, and honestly, there isn’t a single moment I’d call good for paddling in. We’re staring down a long, blank run with nothing worth wetsuiting up for.

The first record we get is Wednesday, August 5th, and it’s a no-go from the jump. The waves at Lajinha are around 6 ft but with a short, weak period of 8 seconds, coming from the ESE. The problem is the wind is a cross-shore from the SSE at 15 mph, which is just tearing the surface up. The combined swell energy is moderate at best (531), but the wave comment is clear: marginal surf. That theme just doesn’t let up.

The following days through the rest of the first week and into the second are all the same story. Swell heights bounce between 1 ft and 5 ft, but the period is almost always a short 6 to 8 seconds, so there’s no real grunt in it. The wind never lets up – it’s either cross-onshore or cross, with speeds from 9 to 15 mph, keeping the surface chopped up and messy. For those first few days, from August 5th to around August 11th, the scores are all zeros. The water temperature sits around 80°F, which is pretty much average for the time of year, but that’s the only thing that’s normal.

We do see a slight change around August 15th and 16th (Saturday and Sunday) with a long-period groundswell showing up – 13 and 12 seconds respectively – but the swell heights are tiny, just 1 ft to 2 ft. The combined energy bumps up (179 to 217), but the wind is still cross-onshore and messy. That long period on a tiny wave at a reef break? It’s just not going to do anything. All those records are marked “poor surf conditions.”

The last few days, from August 17th to the 20th, are more of the same. Swell pushes up to 5 ft again on the 18th, but with a 6-7 second period and cross-onshore winds at 12-18 mph, it’s just a lumpy, choppy mess. The setup here looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

So, where does that leave us? There are no standouts, no windows of clean waves. If you’re itching for a paddle, don’t hold your breath. Forecasts can change, but for now, this is one of those blank runs that reminds you why you keep your gear ready for the next real swell.

Stay tuned, and stay patient.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
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Monday
10
Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
7
1.2
E
7
1
E
7
1.1
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6
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7
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7
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
339
173
193
143
150
102
77
67
70
106
64
95
97
127
131
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127
156
176
147
148
Wind (km/h)
25
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
20
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
E
20
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20
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15
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20
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15
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15
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20
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20
SSE
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20
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Wind State
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cross
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High Tide
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
3:18PM2.16m
Low Tide
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
9:04AM0.04m
9:18PM0.19m
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5:21
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

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