
Surf Forecasts:
Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, ESE swell with 158 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with E 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 12) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. 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 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) over the next 16 days.
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) over the next couple of weeks. Gotta be honest, it’s a rough patch overall.
The first few days are a total washout. Poor surf, a lot of cross-shore wind, and the swell is tiny and weak. The first real chance to even think about a wave comes around Saturday, July 11th, but even then it’s only marginal. The swell is around 3 ft to 4 ft from the E to ESE, with a period of just 6 seconds, so it’s small and weak, and the wind is cross-off, which is the only positive. The crowd situation is listed as "sometimes," so you might have a few others out, but it’s nothing crazy.
The next week, from July 13th through the 16th, it’s pretty grim. Wave heights are tiny, around 3 ft to 4 ft, and the swell period is still short at 7 seconds, so it’s basically dribble. The wind is mostly cross, so the faces are going to be choppy and messy. The energy is low, so it’s just not worth the effort.
Now, there’s a glimmer of hope starting around July 20th. The swell starts to push up a bit, with heights reaching 5 ft to 5 ft from the ESE, and the period stretches to 8 seconds, which is a step up. The energy jumps into the moderate range. The biggest pulse comes on the 22nd afternoon, with energy hitting 399 (moderate energy). The wind stays cross-off, so the waves will be clean, but the water temperature is about average for the time of year – nothing unusual. The swell direction is ESE, and the optimum for this break is NE, so it’s not a perfect match, but it’s the best we’ve got.
The real standout, if you can call it that, is around July 22nd. The morning of the 22nd shows a 5 ft ESE swell with a period of 8 seconds, and the energy is strong at 357 (moderate energy). The wind is cross-off and the conditions are clean. This is the best window for the whole outlook. But be aware, the swell is just over 5 ft, so it’s pushing into the “too big for beginners” territory. If you’re an intermediate or above, this is your shot.
After that, it tails off. The 23rd and 24th see similar-sized swell but the energy drops a bit, and the wind picks up a little, so it’s not as good. The 25th looks like the last gasp, with a 5 ft E swell at 9 seconds, but the wind is a fresh breeze at 30 km/h, which will blow it out.
So, to sum it up: the whole 16-day window is pretty poor. There’s a long gap of nothing from now until July 11th, then a week of rubbish, and then a couple of days around July 20th-22nd that are the only ones worth looking at. If you’re a beginner, stay away – the swell is too big and the period is short. For the more experienced, the 22nd morning is your best bet, but it’s not a classic. The setup here is a reef, and with the short period, it’s going to be a bit fat and straight, so don’t expect magic.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
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45 | 62 | 67 | 91 | 123 | 97 | 158 | 107 | 131 | 135 | 135 | 135 | 120 | 100 | 81 | 81 | 93 | 94 | 78 | 69 | 88 | |
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 | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:45PM1.86m | 12:24PM1.86m | 00:53AM1.96m | 1:32PM1.95m | 1:54AM2.09m | 2:33PM2.06m | 2:50AM2.24m | 3:27PM2.15m | 3:42AM2.36m | 4:17PM2.21m | 4:30AM2.44m | 5:04PM2.23m | 5:17AM2.45m | 5:50PM2.20m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:09AM0.47m | 6:39PM0.47m | 7:17AM0.33m | 7:41PM0.38m | 8:17AM0.17m | 8:37PM0.28m | 9:12AM0.04m | 9:28PM0.20m | 10:03AM-0.05m | 10:17PM0.15m | 10:51AM-0.07m | 11:03PM0.15m | 11:38AM-0.03m | ||||||||
— | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | |
— | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | |
mm | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 9 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 13 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 12 | SE 12 | NNE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | E 6 | NNE 9 | NE 8 |
19 | 23 | 22 | 91 | 74 | 62 | 104 | 107 | 131 | 135 | 21 | 21 | 7 | 100 | 81 | 81 | 7 | 7 | 78 | 7 | 11 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | NE 9 | SE 13 | NE 9 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SE 11 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NNE 8 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 |
28 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 61 | 21 | 61 | 53 | 23 | 23 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | — | SE 15 | SE 12 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NNE 8 | SE 12 | SE 12 | N 14 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 11 | N 12 | NNE 11 | S 14 | SE 13 |
2 | — | 8 | 40 | 22 | 28 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 13 | 4 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | — | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
45 | 62 | 67 | 132 | 123 | 97 | 158 | — | — | — | 135 | 135 | 120 | — | — | — | 93 | 94 | 104 | 69 | 88 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 992 | 993 | 1578 | 832 | 832 | 1578 | 20 | 832 | 1578 | 995 | 567 | 1666 | 1015 | 832 | 2002 | 1031 | 1626 | 1666 | 993 | 993 | 1578 |
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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.
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