
Surf Forecasts:
Lajinha surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, ESE swell with 512 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 3PM. 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+) | 3AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lajinha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's be real about what we're looking at for Lajinha.
First off, the water temperature is about average for this time of year, so you won't need the thickest suit or be sweating in a springy – it's pretty standard.
Looking at the whole 16-day window, I gotta be honest with you, it's a tough stretch. The pattern is pretty much the same: we've got a consistent easterly swell direction, but it's coming in with a short period, mainly 7-8 seconds. That's windswell, not the good stuff. The energy is low, mostly in the double digits to low triple digits, and the wind is a constant problem. The best we can say is a "gentle cross-shore" on a few mornings, but it's never truly clean. The wave state comments are constantly "poor surf conditions" and the wave energy is weak (between 93 and 687). The best looking day for size is Thursday afternoon, the 23rd of July, with 6 ft, but the energy is moderate (798) and the wind is a moderate cross-onshore making it choppy.
For a reef break like Lajinha, which is exposed to the swell, we need that wind to be light or offshore. The optimum swell direction is from the east, which we are getting, but the period is just too short. With a period under 8 seconds, the waves lack the power and shape you'd want on a reef. It's a consistent break, but it's not going to be breaking well at all.
The closest thing to a window might be a couple of mornings with a gentle cross-shore breeze, like the morning of Friday the 24th of July, or the morning of Tuesday the 4th of August. But even then, you're looking at small waves, around 4 ft to 4 ft, with short periods and that's about it. It's not a standout, it's just the least bad option.
We also get a look at a long-period swell on the morning of the 6th of August, with a 14-second period. That's a proper groundswell. But the height is tiny at 2 ft, and the wind is a moderate cross-shore creating a lumpy cross-chop. So while the period is promising, the size and conditions will kill it. It's a "what could have been" moment.
Honestly, there's no day in this 16-day window I'd recommend paddling out for. The setup of consistent cross-shore winds and short-period, low-energy swell is more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer. We're in a real dry spell here. The forecast can change, but right now, it's a blank run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 |
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551 | 444 | 142 | 152 | 205 | 512 | 228 | 181 | 148 | 149 | 114 | 88 | 85 | 83 | 80 | 97 | 91 | 102 | 121 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 9:48PM1.70m | 10:20AM1.62m | 10:54PM1.63m | 11:36AM1.55m | 00:05AM1.63m | 12:49PM1.56m | 1:08AM1.69m | 1:47PM1.63m | 1:59AM1.78m | 2:32PM1.73m | 2:41AM1.89m | 3:10PM1.83m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:08AM0.70m | 4:36PM0.74m | 5:21AM0.72m | 5:46PM0.76m | 6:32AM0.67m | 6:51PM0.72m | 7:30AM0.58m | 7:44PM0.64m | 8:17AM0.48m | 8:28PM0.55m | 8:58AM0.38m | 9:07PM0.45m | |||||||
— | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | NNE 8 | ESE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
277 | 234 | 142 | 152 | 205 | 277 | 228 | 181 | 148 | 149 | 114 | 88 | 85 | 83 | 80 | 7 | 79 | 7 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 8 | E 14 | NNE 8 | E 13 | SE 13 |
7 | 7 | 49 | 49 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 25 | 23 | 35 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 11 | N 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | S 12 | NE 10 | NNE 9 | S 10 | E 15 | — | E 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 |
— | 2 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 2 | 4 | — | 4 | 7 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | ESE 8 | — | — | SE 3 | — | — | SE 3 | SE 3 | — | SE 3 | E 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 |
551 | 444 | — | — | — | 512 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 6 | — | 4 | 97 | 91 | 102 | 121 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 482 | 1026 | 1572 | 7 | 761 | 1572 | 6 | 129 | 1572 | 0 | 129 | 1572 | 8 | 827 | 1661 | 79 | 10 | 1572 | 827 |
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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.










