Lajinha Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.28° S 35.04° W

Lajinha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lajinha sea temperature is
26.9° 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 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, SE swell with 329 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s 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 30) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s 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 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 12AM. 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 30th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 30th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Most Powerful12AM (Sat 25th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Right, so, I’ve had a proper look at Lajinha for the next couple of weeks. To be straight with you, it’s a pretty grim run. This is a reef break, exposed to the east, and it’s rated for advanced surfers only. We’re looking at a long stretch of nothing much to get excited about. The water temp is sitting at about 80°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The trouble starts now and just keeps going. For the rest of July and right into the first week of August, the winds are mostly cross or cross-onshore, swinging from SE and SSE at 12 to 19 mph. This churns the surface up into a lumpy, choppy mess. The swell is hanging around the 2 ft to 5 ft mark, coming in from the ESE or E, with a short, weak period of 6 to 8 seconds. The combined energy is mostly in the weak to moderate range (73 to 263), but it’s all junk. The call is consistently “poor surf conditions,” and the scores back that up – there’s just nothing worth paddling out for.

Now, there is a slight, and I mean *slight*, glimmer on Monday the 27th of July in the morning. The wind swings to a light S at 9 mph, going cross-offshore, which finally cleans things up. You get a little 4 ft swell from the SE, but it’s on a tiny 6-second period. The wave comment is “marginal surf forecast,” scoring a 1 out of 10. The combined energy is a moderate 200. It’s a fleeting moment of clean-ish water, but the wave itself is weak and poorly shaped. Not a standout by any stretch.

Then we hit the 3rd and 4th of August. The swell bumps up a bit, hitting 6 ft on the Monday and Tuesday mornings, coming from the ESE with an 8-second period. The combined energy jumps up to 546 and 506 – that’s strong energy on offer. But again, the comment is only “marginal surf forecast” with a score of 1. The wind is a cross-shore SE at 16 mph, mixing it all up. For a reef break like this, that 6 ft of short-period, wind-affected swell is going to be a messy, bumpy wall. It’s too big for beginners, but the quality is so poor it’s not even that appealing for experts.

Honestly, through to the 8th of August, the pattern is the same: persistent onshore or cross winds, weak or poorly directed swell, and constant chop. There are no true standouts here. It’s a full-on blank run for quality surf. The setup at Lajinha with this constant wind and lumpy water might honestly look more interesting for a kite surfer than someone on a paddle board.

Look, it’s a tough outlook. A blank run like this is a bit of a downer, but the forecasts can change. For now, I’d save the wax for another day.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
187
329
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156
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140
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204
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
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
4:27AM2.19m
4:50PM2.05m
Low Tide
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
10:43AM0.19m
10:49PM0.30m
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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.

Lajinha is 15 km (9 miles) from Canguaretama. If you plan a holiday in Rio Grande Do Norte, look for hotels and other accommodation in Canguaretama. Canguaretama has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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