Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.22° S 35.06° W

Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) sea temperature is
27.2° C
0.4° 

Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, SE swell with 477 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 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 1.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 19th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 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 hard look at what’s coming up for the next couple of weeks.

The overall picture for Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) is a long, drawn-out run of pretty average to poor surf. The first week and a half is a real struggle, with frequent onshore wind and a weak, short-period swell. The second week shows a slight bump in size and energy, but the wind never really gets out of the way, so the quality remains low for most of the period. We’re looking at a solid 7 days of really tough conditions before we even get a sniff of something marginally better.

From Monday the 13th right through to Sunday the 19th, the call is almost uniformly poor. The swell is tiny, sitting around 3 ft to 5 ft, all from the E or ENE, with a short period of 6 to 7 seconds. That’s a weak, choppy windswell, and the combined energy is low, hovering between 75 and 220 (weak to moderate energy). The wind is a constant cross-on or cross-off, mostly from the SE or ENE, at 6 to 19 mph. It’s not clean, it’s not powerful, and it’s not worth paddling out for. The water temp is sitting at 81°, which is pretty much average for the time of year.

The first tiny glimmer of hope comes on Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st. The swell nudges up to 5 ft from the E, with a period of 8 seconds and the combined energy jumps to 266 (moderate to strong energy). The wind is still a stiff cross-off from the SE at 12 mph, but the conditions are listed as “clean.” The forecast still calls it “marginal surf,” so it’s a maybe, not a goer.

The real standout, if you can call it that, is on Saturday the 25th. The morning shows a 6 ft swell from the ESE, with a period of 8 seconds and a combined energy of 539 (strong energy). That’s the biggest swell of the entire forecast. The catch? The wind is cross-shore from the E at 12 mph, which is going to mess with the shape. 6 ft is a bit much for beginners, and the onshore cross-chop will make it a challenge. For a skilled surfer on a bigger board, it might offer the best, albeit messy, wave of the fortnight.

Apart from that, the rest of the period from the 22nd to the 28th is a mix of “poor” and “marginal” calls. The swell rarely gets above 5 ft, the period stays short at 7-8 seconds, and the wind is almost always a cross-off or cross-shore from the SE or ESE, making it hard to find a clean face. The combined energy fluctuates but never gets into the “very strong” range.

Honestly, this is a tough run. For a beginner, there’s nothing here. For experienced surfers, the 25th is the only day that’s worth a look, and even then, the wind is a problem. The setup might be more interesting for a kitesurfer looking for a stiff cross-breeze, but for paddle surfing, it’s a long wait for a very average window.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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E
7
0.9
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7
0.9
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7
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E
7
1.1
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1.1
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6
1.1
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6
1.1
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6
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1.1
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6
1.3
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7
1.8
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7
1.3
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7
1.4
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7
1.5
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8
1.4
E
8
1.4
E
7
1.6
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8
1.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
92
77
79
65
64
93
72
80
82
91
79
98
157
340
157
197
234
227
212
291
263
Wind (km/h)
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ENE
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E
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E
25
SE
25
SE
20
SSE
25
SE
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Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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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
3:27PM2.15m
3:42AM2.36m
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
Low Tide
9:28PM0.20m
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
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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