Surf Forecasts:
Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, ESE swell with 381 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s 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 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 12s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 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 into it for Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos). I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough one. The whole 16-day window is looking pretty bleak for any kind of decent surf. You’re looking at a long, dry spell with no real standout days to get excited about.
The main issue is the wind and swell combo. The swell is coming from the East, but the optimum swell for Lajao is from the Northeast. We’ve got a consistent cross-shore or cross-onshore wind from the East and Southeast, which just churns the surface up. The combined swell energy is mostly weak, hanging around in the low to mid 100s (100-296), which is only moderate energy at best, and it’s producing short-period, junky waves. The period rarely gets above 9 seconds, so there’s no real power or shape to the lines.
Right from the start on Thursday, September 3rd, it’s a write-off. Clear skies but a 12 mph cross-shore wind and a 9-second E swell at 3 ft is just a bumpy mess. The water’s sitting at 81°, which is about normal for this time of year, but you won’t be enjoying it.
The whole first week is a bust. Friday, Saturday, Sunday – all the same story. The wind never really cleans up, and the swell stays small and weak. By Monday, September 7th, the period drops to 7 seconds, and the energy dips down to 132. It’s basically a lake out there.
Into the second week, things don’t get any better. The swell picks up a tiny bit by Thursday, September 10th, hitting 5 ft from the ESE, but the period is still a pathetic 7 seconds. The wind is a cross-off, so it’s clean, but with that short period, the waves will be weak and crumbly. The energy gets up to 216, which is still moderate, but it’s not enough to save it.
The pattern keeps repeating all the way through to Friday, September 18th. Small swell, poor directions, and messy wind. The energy drops right back down to the 90s and 80s by the 15th, which is a clear sign this is a flat spell.
Honestly, there is nothing to recommend here. If you’re a kitesurfer, the cross-off winds and small, clean waves might be interesting, but for a paddle surfer, this is a total blank. The forecast can always change, but as it stands, you’re better off finding another hobby for the next two weeks.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | ||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 7 | ESE 9 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 9 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 164 | 377 | 275 | 146 | 318 | 103 | 106 | 199 | 69 | 125 | 94 | 92 | 97 | 108 | 55 | 80 | 102 | 100 | 115 | 131 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:26PM1.81m | 9:13AM1.68m | 9:47PM1.72m | 10:50AM1.63m | 11:22PM1.76m | 12:22PM1.72m | 00:42AM1.91m | 1:28PM1.89m | 1:42AM2.11m | 2:19PM2.06m | 2:30AM2.29m | 3:01PM2.20m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:51AM0.56m | 3:25PM0.71m | 4:27AM0.60m | 5:05PM0.73m | 6:02AM0.52m | 6:29PM0.62m | 7:12AM0.35m | 7:30PM0.46m | 8:05AM0.19m | 8:19PM0.30m | 8:50AM0.06m | 9:01PM0.18m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — |
 | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 10 | E 9 | E 7 | E 9 | ESE 9 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | NNE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | ESE 12 |
| kJ | 164 | 203 | 18 | 60 | 106 | 41 | 28 | 42 | 36 | 125 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 15 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 11 | NE 10 | N 12 | NNE 9 | E 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | E 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 10 | S 12 | NNE 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | E 15 | SE 13 | N 15 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 11 | 24 | 3 | 17 | 42 | 8 | 16 | 37 | 13 | 13 | 4 | 11 | 18 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | — | — | — | NNE 9 | N 11 | — | NNE 8 | N 10 | S 14 | S 13 | NE 9 | S 12 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | S 10 | — | N 15 | NE 14 |
| kJ | 6 | — | — | — | 8 | 2 | — | 14 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 7 | ESE 9 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 9 | E 7 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | — | 377 | 275 | 146 | 318 | 103 | 106 | 199 | 69 | — | 94 | 92 | 97 | 108 | 55 | 80 | 102 | 100 | 115 | 131 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1061 | 394 | 992 | 1578 | 17 | 832 | 1600 | 0 | 832 | 2671 | 1980 | 832 | 1626 | 1061 | 1666 | 1641 | 86 | 1600 | 1600 | 832 |
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