
Surf Forecasts:
Lajinha surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, SE swell with 678 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s 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 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. 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 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 3AM. 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+) | 3AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lajinha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break it down in feet and miles.
Honestly, the outlook for Lajinha is a total bummer for the next 16 days. We’ve got a gap of about two weeks with no real surf to speak of, so don’t get your hopes up.
The only break in the game is Lajinha, a consistent reef that needs an east swell. But the wind is the killer. It’s coming from the SE or ESE the whole time, blowing cross or cross-onshore, which just tears the surface up. The swell is hanging around, but it’s all short-period windswell (7 to 9 seconds), so it’s weak and messy. The combined energy is moderate, with numbers in the 100s and 500s (526 on the 18th), but it’s all junk.
Starting Saturday the 18th of July, we’ve got a 7ft swell from the ESE, but with a 22 mph cross-shore wind, it’s just a choppy, blown-out mess. That’s too big for beginners, and the wind makes it only for the hardcore. The water is a warm 81°, which is about average for the time of year.
The pattern doesn’t let up. Through July and into August, the swell stays between 3ft and 5ft, but the wind never gives us a break. It’s all cross or cross-onshore, with a fresh breeze most days. The wave comments are all “poor surf conditions,” and the scores are zero. The only slight break comes around the 23rd and 24th of July, with a lighter 9 mph breeze, but it’s still cross-onshore and the swell is weak.
By the end of July and into August, the swell fades even more, with energy dropping below 100 (65 on the 30th) and periods down to 6 seconds. That’s barely surfable, and with the wind, it’s a waste of time.
So, the bottom line: there’s nothing to recommend. It’s a dry spell, and for this spot, that’s just how it goes when the trades are up. Don’t push it. Check back later, but for now, find something else to do.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
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520 | 435 | 311 | 270 | 639 | 322 | 301 | 581 | 367 | 384 | 538 | 270 | 270 | 130 | 113 | 106 | 187 | 191 | 187 | 152 | |
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-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:18PM2.04m | 7:34AM2.12m | 8:03PM1.92m | 8:22AM1.94m | 8:52PM1.80m | 9:16AM1.76m | 9:48PM1.70m | 10:20AM1.62m | 10:54PM1.63m | 11:36AM1.55m | 00:05AM1.63m | 12:49PM1.56m | 1:08AM1.69m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:19AM0.38m | 1:52PM0.36m | 2:08AM0.51m | 2:39PM0.52m | 3:03AM0.62m | 3:33PM0.65m | 4:08AM0.70m | 4:36PM0.74m | 5:21AM0.72m | 5:46PM0.76m | 6:32AM0.67m | 6:51PM0.72m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | |
5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 11 | 8 | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NE 10 | N 9 | NE 9 | ESE 8 | NE 8 | N 8 | E 8 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | E 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | E 7 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 264 | 3 | 1 | 264 | 3 | 8 | 264 | 7 | 7 | 130 | 113 | 48 | 187 | 191 | 187 | 152 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | N 10 | N 10 | NE 10 | N 10 | N 10 | NNE 9 | N 9 | NNE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | E 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 |
2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 14 | 68 | 67 | 6 | 6 | 130 | 19 | 19 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 9 | N 11 | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
— | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | E 7 | — | — | — | SE 3 |
520 | 435 | 311 | 270 | 639 | 322 | 301 | 581 | 367 | 384 | 538 | 270 | 270 | — | — | 106 | — | — | — | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1111 | 1572 | 1572 | 1572 | 1572 | 987 | 1572 | 129 | 987 | 1572 | 987 | 827 | 1594 | 6 | 79 | 2116 | 7 | 7 | 1661 | 10 |
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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.










