Lajinha Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.28° S 35.04° W

Lajinha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lajinha sea temperature is
27.1° C
0.6° 

Lajinha surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Lajinha surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, ESE swell with 422 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m 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 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Mon 3rd Aug)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 3rd Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 5th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, it’s Rusty here.

Right, let’s be straight with you—this stretch of coast is looking pretty ordinary for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got Lajinha as our only real option, a consistent reef break that handles swell from the east, but honestly, every single window in the forecast has the wind blowing across it or onshore, and that’s going to leave things chopped up and messy. There’s no clean day in the whole run, so if you’re set on getting wet, you’re paddling out into lumpy conditions and coming back frustrated. The water’s sitting at about 81°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so at least the temperature is kind to us.

The first few days, through the 2nd to the 4th, we’ve got weak, short-period swell—around 3ft to 5ft at 7 to 8 seconds. The energy is low on the 2nd (116), bumping up a bit on the 4th (228), but it doesn’t matter much because the wind is cross and cross-on the whole time. On the 3rd we get a gentler breeze, but even that’s still side-on, so there’s a slight cross-chop and the wave faces are going to be messy. These aren’t quality waves; they’re just physical surf.

Things pick up a touch on Wednesday the 5th, with the swell getting to about 5ft and the energy jumping right up to 494—that’s the strongest push we see in this whole stretch. But it’s still cross-onshore and choppy, so it’s a bit of a tease. The period drops back to 8 seconds, so it’s not a proper groundswell anyway—more like windswell with some extra grunt. After that, it settles into a pattern of 3ft to 5ft, short-period slop for the rest of the first week, with the wind staying cross to cross-onshore almost every session. The 8th has a bit of size at about 5ft and energy of 339, but again, it’s onshore and messy, so don’t get too excited.

As we roll into the second week, the 10th through the 17th, there’s nothing that changes the story. Swell hangs around 3ft to 5ft, periods are short, and the wind keeps coming from the southeast and east, mostly cross-onshore. We get a few mornings on the 11th, 13th, and 14th where the wind is more cross than onshore, but it’s still messy, and the energy is mediocre at best. The 16th has a fresh breeze and some lumpy cross-chop, which is honestly more of a kite-surfing forecast than a paddle-surfing one. Nothing in the whole 16-day window stands out as a day to block out in the calendar. It’s just a long, flat, choppy stretch.

So, bottom line: there are no good surf options here for the entire period. Lajinha is consistent, so it’s not like the waves disappear completely, but they’re not worth chasing in these conditions. Forecasts can always change, but as it stands, you’re better off finding something else to do. Keep an eye on it, and I’ll be here when it cleans up.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Wave
Height (m)
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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124
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257
422
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138
144
204
107
Wind (km/h)
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SSE
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Wind State
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High Tide
6:31PM2.05m
6:45AM2.13m
7:10PM1.99m
7:28AM2.02m
7:56PM1.91m
8:20AM1.89m
8:52PM1.82m
9:26AM1.77m
10:03PM1.76m
10:50AM1.70m
11:26PM1.78m
12:18PM1.75m
00:44AM1.90m
Low Tide
12:22PM0.25m
00:32AM0.36m
12:59PM0.32m
1:14AM0.43m
1:42PM0.42m
2:04AM0.50m
2:34PM0.53m
3:08AM0.57m
3:44PM0.62m
4:31AM0.59m
5:09PM0.65m
6:00AM0.51m
6:30PM0.58m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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