Surf Forecasts:
Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, SE swell with 353 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – the next 16 days at Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) are a tough slog. The swell is on the small side for most of it, and the wind direction is almost never working in our favour. For a spot that’s very consistent, it’s frustrating to see so many days of poor surf conditions. The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is about average for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick suit.
The first wave of interest doesn’t show up until Monday, August 10th. That morning, we get a bit of a jump with 5ft of swell from the ESE, and the combined energy hits 306 (moderate). The wind is a cross-offshore from the SE, so the surf is clean. But it’s still only a marginal call – the period is a short 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit lumpy and weak. Not great, but it’s the best we’ve got early on.
The run from there is mostly poor. Wednesday, August 12th morning also ticks over into marginal territory with 5ft from the ESE (combined energy 230), but again, it’s short-period and the wind is cross-off, keeping it clean but gutless. The rest of that week and into the next is a write-off – small, choppy, or cross-shore nonsense.
The one standout, if you’re desperate, is the very end of the forecast. Saturday, August 22nd, we have 4ft from the E with a 7-second period, combined energy around 175 (moderate), and the wind is a fresh cross-off from the SE. The surf is clean. It’s nothing special, but it’s the most consistent-looking window in the second week. It’s a long way out, so treat it as promising but not locked in.
For most of the run, the swell is under 5ft, so it’s fine for beginners, but the quality is so poor it’s hardly worth paddling out. The best of a bad bunch is Monday, August 10th morning, and then maybe Saturday, August 22nd. If you’re a kite surfer, the cross-off winds and clean conditions on those days might be more interesting than for a paddle surfer.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 |
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 kJ | 56 | 52 | 43 | 33 | 60 | 66 | 116 | 144 | 237 | 199 | 152 | 250 | 132 | 177 | 147 | 220 | 181 | 234 | 125 | 137 | 130 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | 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 |
High Tide | 10:50AM1.70m | 11:26PM1.78m | 12:18PM1.75m | 00:44AM1.90m | 1:31PM1.88m | 1:49AM2.08m | 2:29PM2.03m | 2:43AM2.26m | 3:18PM2.16m | 3:30AM2.41m | 4:02PM2.26m | 4:14AM2.49m | 4:43PM2.29m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:09PM0.65m | 6:00AM0.51m | 6:30PM0.58m | 7:14AM0.36m | 7:36PM0.45m | 8:14AM0.19m | 8:30PM0.31m | 9:04AM0.04m | 9:18PM0.19m | 9:50AM-0.05m | 10:01PM0.11m | 10:32AM-0.07m | 10:42PM0.09m | ||||||||
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 | 5:30 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — |
 | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | N 10 | SE 9 | N 10 | NE 10 | E 7 | E 7 | NE 9 | E 7 | NNE 11 | NNE 9 | ESE 7 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | ESE 7 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 |
| kJ | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 146 | 104 | 3 | 131 | 11 | 8 | 147 | 10 | 10 | 139 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 10 | SE 15 | SE 13 | S 12 | N 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | S 19 | NNE 9 | E 12 | NE 11 | NNE 9 | S 16 | S 17 | NNE 10 | S 16 | NNE 9 | S 16 |
| kJ | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 22 | 10 | 20 | 17 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | SE 12 | N 10 | N 7 | S 11 | N 10 | — | SE 12 | — | — | S 13 | E 12 | NE 8 | S 16 | S 16 | — | N 8 | S 16 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 6 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | S 4 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 56 | 52 | 43 | 33 | 60 | 66 | 116 | 144 | 237 | 199 | 152 | 250 | 132 | 177 | 6 | 220 | 181 | 234 | 125 | 137 | 130 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 830 | 1983 | 2050 | 832 | 2164 | 2023 | 832 | 1600 | 992 | 1031 | 1666 | 2164 | 993 | 1666 | 17 | 992 | 1666 | 17 | 993 | 1578 | 86 |
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