Surf Forecasts:
Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, SE swell with 678 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period with ESE 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s 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 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on offer for Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough stretch. The water's sitting around 81° which is about average for this time of year, but the surf report is a long, sad story. We’ve got a decent sized swell rolling in on Saturday the 18th, with a 7ft swell from the ESE, but the wind is a cross-off at 22 mph. The combined energy is moderate at 526, but the problem is the swell is just too big for this break. It’s a beginner-friendly reef, and that size is pushing it well past comfortable. The forecast says it's actually too big, so this one is a no-go for a paddle.
From Sunday the 19th right through until Friday the 24th, it’s a grim run. We’re looking at clean conditions but with moderate to fresh breezes and swell heights between 3ft and 5ft. The problem is every single session is flagged as poor surf conditions, with scores of zero. The wind is cross-off, but the swell is short period (7-8 seconds) and the combined energy is mostly weak to moderate, ranging from 162 to 394. Nothing is lining up. There’s a brief, tiny glimmer on Friday morning the 24th where the forecast says "expect good surf conditions" with a 4ft ESE swell and a gentle breeze, but it scores a 2 out of 10, so it’s still marginal at best.
The rest of the window from the 24th through to August 2nd is a desert of poor surf conditions. The swell drops off significantly, with heights from 3ft to 5ft, and periods staying short (6-9 seconds). The combined energy is weak, often under 200. The wind stays cross-off or goes cross, but the scores are all zeros. This is a classic case of a blank run for the area. It’s not uncommon for Lajao to have these long stretches with nothing worthwhile.
Honestly, there is no standout in this entire 16-day forecast. The only session that even gets a whisper of a recommendation is that Friday morning the 24th, and it’s a very quiet whisper. If you’re desperate, you could paddle out then, but don’t expect much. For the rest of it, you’re better off leaving the boards in the car.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 520 | 435 | 311 | 270 | 639 | 322 | 301 | 581 | 367 | 384 | 538 | 270 | 270 | 130 | 113 | 106 | 187 | 191 | 187 | 152 |
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 | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 12:49PM1.56m | 1:08AM1.69m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 6:32AM0.67m | 6:51PM0.72m | ||||||||
 |  |  | | | |  |  | | |  | | | | | | | | |  | |
 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — |
 | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 11 | 8 | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NE 10 | N 9 | NE 9 | ESE 8 | NE 8 | N 8 | E 8 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | E 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | E 7 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 264 | 3 | 1 | 264 | 3 | 8 | 264 | 7 | 7 | 130 | 113 | 48 | 187 | 191 | 187 | 152 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | N 10 | N 10 | NE 10 | N 10 | N 10 | NNE 9 | N 9 | NNE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | E 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 14 | 68 | 67 | 6 | 6 | 130 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 9 | N 11 | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | E 7 | — | — | — | SE 3 |
| kJ | 520 | 435 | 311 | 270 | 639 | 322 | 301 | 581 | 367 | 384 | 538 | 270 | 270 | — | — | 106 | — | — | — | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1107 | 1578 | 1578 | 1578 | 1578 | 992 | 1578 | 122 | 992 | 1578 | 992 | 832 | 1600 | 0 | 86 | 2121 | 0 | 0 | 1666 | 17 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Rio Grande Do Norte | ||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil | ||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | ||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)- Wind Speed (km/h)
FREE! Surf-Forecast.com widget for your website
The surf report / weather widget below is available to embed on third party websites free of charge and provides a summary of our Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) surf forecast. Simply grab the html code snippet that we provide and paste it into your own site. You can choose your preferred language and metric/imperial units for the surf forecast feed to suit users of your site. Click here to get the code.
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.
Nearest