Surf Forecasts:
Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, SE swell with 650 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) 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 1.3m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, Rusty here again. Let's break down the same outlook for Lajao, but in feet and miles for my imperial crew.
Right off the bat, it's a bleak picture. The water's a warm 81°F, which is right where it should be for this time of year. But for days, it's just poor surf conditions. The wind's mostly cross-off or cross-on, and the swell is weak and short-period. From Tuesday the 14th right through to Sunday the 20th, nothin' is really worth paddlin' out for. The waves are tiny – under 5ft – and the energy is mostly low. It's a proper lull.
There's a glimmer, though. Come Monday the 21st of July, things start to change. We see the swell pushin' up to 6ft from the ESE, with an 8-second period. The big jump is the energy – it's a solid, moderate push. The wind stays clean and cross-off from the SSE at 9 mph. This is the first morning that looks worth a mention, though it's still only ranked as marginal. This is a reef break, Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos), and it's very consistent, which is a good sign. The crowds can be there sometimes, but with conditions this average, it might not be too packed.
After that, the rest of the week into the end of July just dips back into poor or marginal territory. You'll see a bit more energy here and there, but the heights hover around 4ft with a short period of 7 or 8 seconds. The wind stays favourable (cross-off) but the waves are just messy or weak. There's no real standout session in the second week.
So, to sum it up: if you’re desperate, the best chance you've got is Monday morning 21st July. It's the only window where the swell has some real grunt. The 6ft from the ESE with clean offshore wind could offer a few fun ones on the reef, especially for a second look. For the rest of the forecast, it's a waiting game. Sometimes it's like this – you just gotta be patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 75mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
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 kJ | 79 | 65 | 64 | 81 | 79 | 80 | 99 | 89 | 79 | 97 | 112 | 368 | 161 | 203 | 209 | 280 | 279 | 245 | 247 | 247 | 195 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | 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 | 4:17PM2.21m | 4:30AM2.44m | 5:04PM2.23m | 5:17AM2.45m | 5:50PM2.20m | 6:03AM2.40m | 6:34PM2.14m | 6:48AM2.28m | 7:18PM2.04m | 7:34AM2.12m | 8:03PM1.92m | 8:22AM1.94m | 8:52PM1.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:03AM-0.05m | 10:17PM0.15m | 10:51AM-0.07m | 11:03PM0.15m | 11:38AM-0.03m | 11:48PM0.19m | 12:23PM0.07m | 00:33AM0.27m | 1:07PM0.21m | 1:19AM0.38m | 1:52PM0.36m | 2:08AM0.51m | 2:39PM0.52m | ||||||||
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 | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — |
 | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 2 | — | 7 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 7 |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | ENE 7 | NNE 8 | E 7 | NNE 9 | E 6 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | E 7 | NE 10 | NE 10 | E 7 | N 9 | NNE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 6 | 65 | 6 | 62 | 8 | 80 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 192 | 4 | 4 | 209 | 2 | 8 | 245 | 247 | 247 | 195 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | NNE 8 | SE 10 | NNE 8 | NNE 12 | NE 8 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | SE 13 | N 9 | NE 10 | NE 9 | N 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | N 8 | NE 10 |
| kJ | 5 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 13 | SE 11 | N 12 | NE 12 | SE 10 | N 11 | S 14 | SE 13 | SE 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SE 12 | N 10 | — | N 10 | N 9 | N 11 | N 7 | N 10 | NE 10 | — |
| kJ | 3 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 7 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | — | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 79 | — | 64 | 81 | 79 | 111 | 99 | 89 | 79 | 97 | 112 | 368 | 161 | 203 | 61 | 280 | 279 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 832 | 1980 | 1626 | 1626 | 1666 | 1578 | 1578 | 1578 | 1578 | 1578 | 1578 | 17 | 1578 | 1578 | 1578 | 993 | 1578 | 1578 | 846 | 1578 | 0 |
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