
Surf Forecasts:
Lajinha surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, ESE swell with 504 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lajinha this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Lajinha in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lajinha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this stretch for Lajinha is pretty grim. The finder didn’t give us a single recommendation across the whole 16-day window, so I’m just going to tell you what the numbers are saying. Basically, we’ve got a solid two-week-plus blank run ahead, and for a spot that’s usually consistent, that’s a real downer.
The whole period is dominated by a persistent cross-shore or cross-onshore breeze, mostly from the SSE round to SE, blowing at 12 to 18 mph. That’s our main problem. The swell is small and weak – generally hovering around 3 ft to 4 ft from the ESE, with a short, gutless period of just 6 seconds. The combined energy is weak, often under 100 (95 to 123), so there’s just no power in the water. It’s all poor surf conditions, with a moderate cross-chop making things messy.
We get a slight bump in swell height around the 1st of August, with the swell hitting 5 ft from the ESE, period still short at 7 seconds. The energy jumps to moderate (292), but the wind is a fresh 18 mph cross-shore, lumping it all up. It’s a no-go.
From the 3rd of August onwards, the swell direction shifts a touch more easterly, and the period stretches to 8 seconds. The heights sit between 4 ft and 5 ft, with energy mostly in the 150-300 range. On the 6th of August, Thursday morning, we see a spike to 6 ft from the ESE with 8 seconds and a solid energy reading of 572 – that’s the biggest pulse of the forecast. But again, the wind is a cross-onshore 15 mph, leaving it chopped and uninviting. Every single session is written off as poor.
The pattern holds through the second week. The wind refuses to shift offshore, the swell direction stays locked in the east, and the period never gets above 8 seconds. There’s a brief moment on the 12th of August afternoon where the wind turns cross-shore instead of cross-onshore, but with a 4 ft, 8-second easterly and a cross-chop, it’s still not worth a paddle.
Honestly, for a consistent reef break like Lajinha, this is a rare run of bad luck. The optimum swell direction is from the east, and we do get some easterly swell, but the wind just ruins it every time. For a place that’s usually reliable, I’d say don’t fight it. The forecasts can change, but right now, this is a solid two weeks of leave the boards in the shed.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 |
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64 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 61 | 85 | 82 | 68 | 97 | 199 | 273 | 273 | 191 | 136 | 171 | 402 | 172 | 191 | 475 | |
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 | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 3:54AM2.11m | 4:18PM2.00m | 4:27AM2.19m | 4:50PM2.05m | 5:00AM2.24m | 5:23PM2.08m | 5:33AM2.24m | 5:56PM2.08m | 6:07AM2.21m | 6:31PM2.05m | 6:45AM2.13m | 7:10PM1.99m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:42PM0.38m | 10:10AM0.23m | 10:16PM0.32m | 10:43AM0.19m | 10:49PM0.30m | 11:16AM0.19m | 11:22PM0.30m | 11:48AM0.21m | 11:56PM0.32m | 12:22PM0.25m | 00:32AM0.36m | 12:59PM0.32m | 1:14AM0.43m | ||||||
— | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 4 | 13 |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SE 8 | E 8 |
13 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 202 | 172 | 18 | 297 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | E 13 | — | — | E 10 | E 9 | S 13 | — | S 13 | — | S 12 | S 15 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 10 |
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | — | — | 7 | 2 | 4 | — | 3 | — | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 9 | E 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | E 12 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | S 15 | — | N 13 | NE 11 | NE 10 | S 15 |
— | — | 6 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | — | E 8 | ESE 8 |
64 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 61 | 85 | 82 | 68 | 97 | 199 | 273 | 273 | 191 | 136 | 171 | 402 | — | 191 | 475 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1572 | 827 | 1572 | 1026 | 840 | 1572 | 397 | 989 | 2028 | 1572 | 1594 | 1594 | 1487 | 1572 | 1572 | 23 | 1572 | 1594 | 6 |
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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.










