Surf Forecasts:
Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, ESE swell with 725 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) this week:
The surf forecast for Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) in the next 16 days are 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get honest about the next couple of weeks.
The simple truth? The surf outlook for Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) is a bit of a grind over the next 16 days. The first real window of any note is not until the weekend of July 17th, and even then, it’s far from a classic. The water is a warm 81°, which is about average for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit.
The pattern starts on Friday, 17th July, with a weak, short-period swell (4ft to 6ft from the ESE at only 7 seconds). The combined energy is weak (164), and while the wind is cross-offshore, it’s blowing a fresh 19 mph. The ocean will be clean, but full of stormy rain showers and risk of thunderstorms. The surf quality is poor, barely a ripple. That theme carries right through Saturday, 18th July. The swell bumps up to 6ft to 7ft, and the energy picks up to moderate (515), but the period is still a short, weak 8 seconds. The cross-off wind stays solid from the SE at 19 mph, and with thunderstorms overhead, it’s just a messy, marginal day. Not the one.
The second week, from 24th July onward, the swell drops off hard. By Thursday, 30th July, we’re looking at tiny 2ft lines with a period of just 6 seconds and energy barely reaching 55. The wind is lighter, but the waves are too small and weak to do anything with. The last day in the forecast, Saturday, 1st August, shows a slight bump to 3ft, but the period is still weak at 6 seconds, and the wind picks up again. It’s an all-around tough run with no standout days.
The best option on offer is the morning of Saturday, 18th July. The swell height is 6ft from the ESE, and even though the 8-second period is short, the combined energy is moderate (352). The cross-off wind from the SE at 19 mph will keep the surface clean. It’s still only a marginal call, but it’s the closest to a surfable wave in the whole run. The break is a reef, so it handles the short period better than a beach, but don’t expect barrels. It’s a beginner spot, and with the thunderstorms and fresh breeze, it’s more of a session for the committed.
Honestly, this is a dry spell. If the wind is ripping and the waves are small, a kiteboarder might have more fun on the open water than a paddler.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 222 | 203 | 340 | 541 | 418 | 348 | 277 | 579 | 251 | 309 | 725 | 450 | 351 | 554 | 277 | 246 | 351 | 110 | 110 | 86 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:34PM2.14m | 6:48AM2.28m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:33AM0.27m | 1:07PM0.21m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 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 | 4 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 4 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 10 | NE 10 | N 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ESE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | E 8 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | ESE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | E 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 7 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 238 | 1 | 1 | 351 | 3 | 8 | 270 | 7 | 7 | 195 | 53 | 50 | 86 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 7 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | NE 9 | N 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | NNE 9 | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 49 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | N 11 | N 10 | — | N 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 | N 8 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — |
| kJ | 222 | 203 | 340 | 541 | 418 | 348 | 277 | 579 | 251 | 309 | 725 | 450 | 351 | 554 | 277 | 246 | 351 | 110 | 110 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1107 | 1578 | 1578 | 1107 | 1107 | 1578 | 1578 | 1578 | 1578 | 1492 | 1578 | 86 | 992 | 1600 | 992 | 846 | 2010 | 0 | 843 | 2027 |
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