Surf Forecasts:
Lajinha surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, ESE swell with 476 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lajinha this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Lajinha in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lajinha over the next 16 days.
G’day, Rusty here. I’ve looked over the whole 16-day run for Lajinha and, to be honest, it’s a pretty bleak stretch. There isn’t a single moment in the next couple of weeks that I’d paddle out for—every session is marked as poor surf conditions, and the scores reflect that. We’ve got a solid gap of no real surf on offer from now right through to the 27th of July. That’s a long, flat-feeling spell.
Let’s walk through it. Starting Sunday the 12th, we’ve got weak, messy energy. Lajinha, a consistent advanced reef break, is seeing a 5 ft swell from the ESE with a short period of 6 seconds, and a cross wind from the SE at 12 mph. The combined wave energy is only 315—moderate at best—and the water sits at 81°F with a normal anomaly for the time of year. That cross-shore wind is just not doing us any favours, and the whole setup looks jumbled. Afternoon gets worse with a cross-onshore and risk of thunderstorms.
Monday the 13th through to the end of the week is more of the same: small 3 ft to 4 ft swells, all short-period rubbish around 6 to 7 seconds, and cross-on or onshore winds. The 19th of July sees a bit more energy—225 in the combined swell energy—but it’s still cross-shore and sloppy, with fresh breezes kicking up lumpy chop on the 20th. By the 22nd, swell height nudges up to 5 ft from the ESE, period hits 8 seconds, and energy reads 280—but again, onshore and messy. It’s all too choppy and blown-out for a decent ride.
Honestly, there’s nothing here that stands out. No clean windows, no glassy mornings, no real standout days. If you’re desperate, the 25th of July morning shows a 4 ft swell from the E with an 8-second period and cross-shore wind—energy at 306—but even then, it’s just mediocre. For a break that’s usually consistent, a run this poor is a surprise, but forecasts can change. For now, I’d say leave the board at home and watch the horizon. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, given the persistent cross winds and lumpy conditions.
Stay patient, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 144 | 107 | 111 | 131 | 94 | 77 | 82 | 84 | 62 | 61 | 79 | 60 | 52 | 106 | 89 | 94 | 104 | 104 | 152 | 176 | 476 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 2:33PM2.06m | 2:50AM2.24m | 3:27PM2.15m | 3:42AM2.36m | 4:17PM2.21m | 4:30AM2.44m | 5:04PM2.23m | 5:17AM2.45m | 5:50PM2.20m | 6:03AM2.40m | 6:34PM2.14m | 6:48AM2.28m | 7:18PM2.04m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:37PM0.28m | 9:12AM0.04m | 9:28PM0.20m | 10:03AM-0.05m | 10:17PM0.15m | 10:51AM-0.07m | 11:03PM0.15m | 11:38AM-0.03m | 11:48PM0.19m | 12:23PM0.07m | 00:33AM0.27m | 1:07PM0.21m | 1:19AM0.38m | ||||||||
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 | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — |
 | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — |
mm | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 7 | 17 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | NNE 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | NNE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 13 | SE 13 | E 8 |
| kJ | 98 | 107 | 111 | 7 | 94 | 77 | 82 | 84 | 62 | 61 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 27 | 26 | 221 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 12 | NE 9 | SE 12 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 12 | N 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | N 10 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 10 | NNE 9 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 53 | 37 | 19 | 21 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 23 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 9 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | NE 12 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 14 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | NNE 10 |
| kJ | 20 | 20 | 23 | 6 | 21 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | — | — | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 7 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 144 | — | — | 131 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 79 | 60 | 52 | 106 | 89 | 94 | 104 | 104 | 152 | 176 | 476 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 827 | 1594 | 535 | 378 | 2564 | 226 | 226 | 1975 | 1487 | 1487 | 1661 | 1572 | 1572 | 1572 | 129 | 1113 | 1572 | 79 | 1487 | 1572 | 129 |
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