Surf Forecasts:
Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, ESE swell with 549 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 12AM. 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Bloody hell, what a blank stretch we’ve got ahead. Honestly, there’s not a single good surf option on offer across the entire 16-day window for this spot. It’s one of those runs where you’d be better off leaving the boards in the car and finding something else to do.
Let’s talk about Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos). This is a reef break, very consistent, exposed to the swell, and works best when the swell comes from the NE. The guidance tells me it’s a beginner-friendly wave, but the problem is the swell and wind are just not playing ball. Right from the start, Thursday 27 August through to Friday 11 September, every single session is labelled as “poor surf conditions.” The swell is tiny, mostly around 4ft to 5ft, coming from the east or east-southeast, which is far from the optimum NE direction. The period is short too—mostly 6 to 8 seconds, so the waves will be weak and crumbly. The combined swell energy is moderate at best, ranging from 110 to 409, but even the higher readings don’t translate to quality because the wind is a mess.
The wind is a constant issue. It’s blowing from the ESE or SE at 12 to 19 mph most days, which puts the wind straight cross-shore or cross-offshore. That does give clean faces on a few mornings and afternoons, but the swell is too weak and poorly directed to make anything worthwhile. Even when it’s clean, the surf is still poor. There’s one standout on Sunday 30 August and Monday 31 August where the wind is cross-off and the swell hits 5ft, but the period is still short (7–8 seconds) and the direction is off—so it’s just not coming together.
The water temperature is 81°F, which is about average for the time of year—nothing unusual there.
Bottom line: this is a dry spell. No waves worth paddling for. Sometimes the area just goes quiet for a stretch, and this is one of those times. Keep an eye on the charts—it never stays flat forever.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 191 | 179 | 159 | 135 | 107 | 98 | 79 | 123 | 171 | 255 | 329 | 331 | 549 | 347 | 313 | 460 | 273 | 228 | 223 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:59AM2.30m | 4:21PM2.19m | 4:31AM2.35m | 4:52PM2.22m | 5:05AM2.34m | 5:25PM2.22m | 5:40AM2.28m | 6:01PM2.16m | 6:19AM2.16m | 6:40PM2.07m | 7:04AM2.01m | 7:27PM1.94m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:49PM0.24m | 10:14AM0.11m | 10:21PM0.19m | 10:45AM0.09m | 10:54PM0.17m | 11:17AM0.11m | 11:29PM0.18m | 11:51AM0.17m | 00:06AM0.23m | 12:28PM0.28m | 00:48AM0.32m | 1:11PM0.42m | 1:40AM0.44m | ||||||
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 | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:19 | — |
mm | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 14 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NNE 10 | E 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | E 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 11 |
| kJ | 95 | 87 | 83 | 37 | 36 | 34 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 9 | 339 | 8 | 8 | 313 | 7 | 7 | 13 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SE 16 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | NNE 9 | N 13 | N 13 | NNE 9 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 7 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 27 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 14 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 17 | SE 16 | SE 16 | NE 8 | SE 15 | SE 14 | — | — | — | — | N 15 | N 14 | N 13 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 13 | S 10 | N 12 | S 9 |
| kJ | 11 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 26 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 191 | 179 | 159 | 135 | 107 | 98 | 79 | 123 | 171 | 255 | 329 | 331 | 549 | 347 | 313 | 460 | 273 | 228 | 223 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1578 | 843 | 1578 | 1600 | 843 | 1600 | 2027 | 832 | 2010 | 1984 | 832 | 2021 | 1984 | 832 | 2002 | 122 | 843 | 2164 | 2007 |
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