
Surf Forecasts:
Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, ESE swell with 322 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 12s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s be straight with you – the outlook for the next 16 days around Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) is a tough one to swallow. We’ve got a solid run of days with surf, but the conditions are fighting us every step of the way. The water is sitting at a warm 81°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit.
The first window of surf kicks off on Saturday, September 5th. We’re seeing small, weak swell around 2ft from the east, with a short, choppy period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is low, just 98. The real problem is the cross-shore wind from the ESE at 15 km/h, stirring up a slight chop. It’s not going to be a pretty sight. Sunday the 6th is more of the same – 3ft to 3ft east swell, 6-second period, a bit more juice in the water (energy hits 103-130), but the wind is still cross-shore and lumpy. We’re looking at poor surf conditions across the board.
The middle of the week, from Monday the 7th to Wednesday the 9th, we nudge up to 3ft to 4ft east swell, but the period stays short – 6 to 7 seconds. The energy climbs into the 120s and 180s, but the wind is still mostly cross-shore. On Tuesday the 8th, we get a brief moment of clean surf in the afternoon with a cross-offshore wind from the SE at 30 km/h, but the swell is still small and weak. It’s the only real glimmer of non-chop all week.
From Thursday the 10th through to the 16th, the swell sticks around 4ft to 5ft from the east, with periods finally stretching to 7-8 seconds. The energy gets into the 200s and even 288 by the 12th, but the cross-shore winds are relentless. The waves have some push, but the wind is ruining the face. It’s a classic case of “there’s waves, but you won’t want to surf them.”
The final days from the 17th to the 20th keep the pattern: 4ft to 4ft east swell, 7-second period, with the energy settling between 137 and 190. A few afternoons, like the 17th and the 19th, show a clean look with a cross-offshore wind, but the swell is still small and weak. For a beginner reef break, these swells are manageable, but the quality is just not there.
Honestly, if you’re a kite surfer, the steady cross-shore winds and the 3ft to 5ft east swell might look more interesting than a paddle session. The consistency is there, but the surf quality is poor for the entire 16-day stretch. This is one of those empty runs where it’s better to wait for a change in the forecast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 8 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 |
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94 | 86 | 68 | 108 | 108 | 108 | 77 | 120 | 113 | 116 | 159 | 167 | 286 | 152 | 183 | 288 | 221 | 256 | 210 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 11:22PM1.76m | 12:22PM1.72m | 00:42AM1.91m | 1:28PM1.89m | 1:42AM2.11m | 2:19PM2.06m | 2:30AM2.29m | 3:01PM2.20m | 3:13AM2.41m | 3:40PM2.29m | 3:53AM2.47m | 4:16PM2.32m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:02AM0.52m | 6:29PM0.62m | 7:12AM0.35m | 7:30PM0.46m | 8:05AM0.19m | 8:19PM0.30m | 8:50AM0.06m | 9:01PM0.18m | 9:30AM-0.01m | 9:40PM0.09m | 10:06AM-0.02m | 10:17PM0.07m | |||||||
— | 5:18 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 5 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | NNE 8 | E 8 | NNE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | E 7 | ESE 11 | ESE 13 | E 8 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 |
94 | 13 | 32 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 176 | 13 | 18 | 187 | 13 | 24 | 22 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | N 10 | NE 8 | NE 10 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | E 15 | SE 13 | SE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 14 | NNE 13 | ESE 13 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | ESE 12 |
14 | 2 | 17 | 4 | 25 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 32 | 7 | 2 | 13 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | — | N 10 | S 13 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | S 10 | — | N 16 | NE 8 | NNE 14 | ESE 11 | NNE 12 | SE 11 | NE 8 | NNE 8 |
4 | — | 2 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 5 | 3 | 19 | 12 | 14 | 29 | 3 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 8 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 |
— | 86 | 68 | 108 | 108 | 108 | 77 | 120 | 113 | 116 | 159 | 167 | 286 | 152 | 183 | 288 | 221 | 256 | 210 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1015 | 832 | 2261 | 1978 | 1978 | 1666 | 993 | 1048 | 1578 | 1492 | 1578 | 1578 | 20 | 1684 | 1600 | 1600 | 1600 | 1600 | 1600 |
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Information about the Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) 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 (Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos)) 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 Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) 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.
Lajao is 17 km (11 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.










