Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s on the cards for Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos). The next couple weeks look pretty average – a lot of days that aren’t worth paddling out for, with a few windows that might just save the session. Water temp is sitting right around 81°F, which is pretty standard for this time of year.

The first day that might get your attention is Wednesday morning, July 22. We’ve got some east-southeast swell at about 6 ft, with moderate energy (746). The period is short at 9 seconds so it’s not super powerful, and winds are cross-offshore from the southeast at around 12 mph. The forecast is calling it marginal, but it’s one to watch.

Then Thursday morning, July 23, looks like the pick of the whole outlook. Swell drops to about 4 ft from the east, but the wind backs off to a light 9 mph from the south, blowing cross-offshore. That should keep the surface clean. Energy is low (204), but break is a reef and very consistent, so small doesn’t mean unsurfable. Keep in mind, crowds are possible here.

After that, things go pretty flat. From Thursday afternoon, July 23, all the way through to Tuesday morning, August 3, the surf is poor to marginal. Swell stays small — mostly 2 ft to 5 ft — with east or east-southeast winds that are cross-offshore but too strong to make it fun. Periods drop to 5 to 7 seconds, and energy levels are low, sometimes under 100. It’s a dead stretch for near two weeks.

Finally, on Monday morning, August 3, we get a little bump. Swell comes up to 6 ft from the east, with an 8-second period and moderate energy (608). Wind is again cross-offshore from the southeast at 15 mph, so it’s still marginal. Could be a look for the more experienced if conditions align, but it's far from a sure thing.

If you want my call, Thursday morning, July 23 is the standout — small, clean, and the best the two weeks have to offer. Everything else is a wait-and-see game.

Rusty.

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