10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Laje do Bode, Fernando de Noronha, Brazil
Laje do Bode is Fernando de Noronha's right-hand gem, a perfect reef break that some locals consider even better than the more famous Cacimba do Padre. The wave breaks over a volcanic rock shelf and produces long, mechanical barrels when NNW swells wrap around the island. The takeoff is more forgiving than Cacimba but the inside section throws hard, rewarding surfers with deep, square tubes. Being on a remote volcanic island 350km offshore adds to the adventure.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-12 with a score of 19/100 (Poor)
Poor conditions overall: Average score 4/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
No alignment: Swell from 133° is outside workable range 315°-360°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Marginal size: 1.4m is 1.0m from ideal 2.4m.
Short period: 10s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Strong offshore: 31 km/h from 113° (ESE). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
-10 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
-5 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
Poor conditions at Laje do Bode. Either swell direction (133°), size (1.4m), or wind (31 km/h from 113°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.4m (4.6ft) swell from 133° (SE) at 10s period
Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
No alignment: Swell from 163° is outside workable range 315°-360°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Marginal size: 1.6m is 0.8m from ideal 2.4m.
Moderate period: 12s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 16s. Some groundswell energy present.
Strong offshore: 30 km/h from 123° (ESE). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
-7 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Poor conditions at Laje do Bode. Either swell direction (163°), size (1.6m), or wind (30 km/h from 123°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.6m (5.2ft) swell from 163° (SSE) at 12s period
No alignment: Swell from 149° is outside workable range 315°-360°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Short period: 11s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Strong offshore: 29 km/h from 113° (ESE). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
Poor conditions at Laje do Bode. Either swell direction (149°), size (1.6m), or wind (29 km/h from 113°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.6m (5.2ft) swell from 149° (SSE) at 11s period
Marginal size: 1.3m is 1.1m from ideal 2.4m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 29 km/h from 110° (ESE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 112°-202°.
Poor conditions at Laje do Bode. Either swell direction (133°), size (1.3m), or wind (29 km/h from 110°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 133° (SE) at 12s period
No alignment: Swell from 159° is outside workable range 315°-360°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Too small: 0.7m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Onshore/cross-shore: 31 km/h from 105° (ESE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 112°-202°.
-10 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
Poor conditions at Laje do Bode. Either swell direction (159°), size (0.7m), or wind (31 km/h from 105°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 159° (SSE) at 11s period
No alignment: Swell from 115° is outside workable range 315°-360°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Onshore/cross-shore: 28 km/h from 103° (ESE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 112°-202°.
-17 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at Laje do Bode. Either swell direction (115°), size (1.4m), or wind (28 km/h from 103°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.4m (4.6ft) swell from 115° (ESE) at 12s period
Marginal size: 1.7m is 0.7m from ideal 2.4m.
Short period: 9s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Strong offshore: 25 km/h from 120° (ESE). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
-21 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at Laje do Bode. Either swell direction (115°), size (1.7m), or wind (25 km/h from 120°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.7m (5.6ft) swell from 115° (ESE) at 9s period
No alignment: Swell from 122° is outside workable range 315°-360°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Marginal size: 1.5m is 0.9m from ideal 2.4m.
Short period: 8s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Strong offshore: 25 km/h from 139° (SE). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
-11 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at Laje do Bode. Either swell direction (122°), size (1.5m), or wind (25 km/h from 139°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.5m (4.9ft) swell from 122° (ESE) at 8s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
No alignment: Swell from 123° is outside workable range 315°-360°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Marginal size: 1.2m is 1.2m from ideal 2.4m.
Moderate period: 14s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 16s. Some groundswell energy present.
Strong offshore: 27 km/h from 133° (SE). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
Poor conditions at Laje do Bode. Either swell direction (123°), size (1.2m), or wind (27 km/h from 133°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 123° (ESE) at 14s period
No alignment: Swell from 125° is outside workable range 315°-360°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Moderate period: 13s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 16s. Some groundswell energy present.
Strong offshore: 25 km/h from 128° (SE). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
+6 points: Multiple days of offshore wind have groomed the ocean surface, creating ultra-clean conditions.
Poor conditions at Laje do Bode. Either swell direction (125°), size (1.5m), or wind (25 km/h from 128°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.5m (4.9ft) swell from 125° (SE) at 13s period
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