10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Pipa Lajão, Tibau do Sul, RN, Brazil
Pipa Lajão is a rocky right point that offers longer rides than the nearby beach breaks. The wave wraps around the headland with hollow and ripable sections, making it a step up in quality when conditions align. The rocky bottom requires care but produces more defined waves than the sandy breaks nearby.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-05 with a score of 62/100 (Fair)
Poor conditions overall: Average score 37/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
Moderate alignment: Swell from 101° is 11° off optimal 90°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.1m is 0.6m from ideal 1.7m.
Perfect period: 12s is at or above ideal 12s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Strong offshore: 23 km/h from 150° (SSE). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
+6 points: Multiple days of offshore wind have groomed the ocean surface, creating ultra-clean conditions.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Surfable but not special at Pipa Lajão. The 1.1m swell from 101° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 101° (E) at 12s period
Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
Good alignment: Swell from 93° is 3° off optimal 90°, still within prime range.
Too small: 0.7m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Onshore/cross-shore: 19 km/h from 129° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 135°-225°.
Poor conditions at Pipa Lajão. Either swell direction (93°), size (0.7m), or wind (19 km/h from 129°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 93° (E) at 12s period
Good alignment: Swell from 97° is 7° off optimal 90°, still within prime range.
Too small: 0.6m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Perfect period: 13s is at or above ideal 12s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 19 km/h from 101° (E). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 135°-225°.
Poor conditions at Pipa Lajão. Either swell direction (97°), size (0.6m), or wind (19 km/h from 101°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 97° (E) at 13s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 82° is 8° off optimal 90°, workable but not ideal.
Onshore/cross-shore: 17 km/h from 106° (ESE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 135°-225°.
Poor conditions at Pipa Lajão. Either swell direction (82°), size (0.6m), or wind (17 km/h from 106°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 82° (E) at 13s period
Marginal size: 1.2m is 0.5m from ideal 1.7m.
Moderate period: 10s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 18 km/h from 115° (ESE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 135°-225°.
Poor conditions at Pipa Lajão. Either swell direction (93°), size (1.2m), or wind (18 km/h from 115°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 93° (E) at 10s period
Good alignment: Swell from 96° is 6° off optimal 90°, still within prime range.
Marginal size: 0.9m is 0.8m from ideal 1.7m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 21 km/h from 134° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 135°-225°.
Poor conditions at Pipa Lajão. Either swell direction (96°), size (0.9m), or wind (21 km/h from 134°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 96° (E) at 10s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 103° is 13° off optimal 90°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.0m is 0.7m from ideal 1.7m.
Moderate period: 9s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
Strong offshore: 22 km/h from 156° (SSE). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
-10 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at Pipa Lajão. Either swell direction (103°), size (1.0m), or wind (22 km/h from 156°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 103° (ESE) at 9s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 112° is 22° off optimal 90°, workable but not ideal.
Too small: 0.8m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Strong offshore: 25 km/h from 159° (SSE). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
-7 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 Pipa Lajão. Either swell direction (112°), size (0.8m), or wind (25 km/h from 159°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 112° (ESE) at 10s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Moderate alignment: Swell from 106° is 16° off optimal 90°, workable but not ideal.
Strong offshore: 25 km/h from 151° (SSE). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
Poor conditions at Pipa Lajão. Either swell direction (106°), size (0.7m), or wind (25 km/h from 151°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 106° (ESE) at 10s period
Strong offshore: 22 km/h from 144° (SE). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
Surfable but not special at Pipa Lajão. The 0.9m swell from 96° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
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