
Surf Forecasts:
Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, ESE swell with 477 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s on offer for Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) over the next couple of weeks.
Truth be told, it’s a pretty grim stretch. We’ve got a real dry spell on our hands. The swell is mostly small, short-period, and the winds are stubbornly cross or cross-off from the SE and ESE. It’s a consistent spot, but that doesn’t matter much when the quality isn’t there. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing to write home about.
We kick off on Monday, 3rd of August, with a weak 3ft easterly swell, period of just 7 seconds, and a cross-off breeze. The wave energy is a paltry 125 – it’s not even worth paddling out for. Tuesday the 4th sees the swell bump up to 6ft to 6ft from the ESE, with energy jumping to 584 and 732, but the wind goes cross, and the conditions are only marginal. That’s a bit more size, but the wind is going to mess it up. Wednesday the 5th drops back to 4ft, still cross-off but the energy is weak at 228. Honestly, this whole first week is a washout.
Thursday the 6th through Sunday the 9th is just a run of poor surf. Swell heights hover around 2ft to 5ft, periods are all 7 seconds, and the wind stays cross or cross-off. The energy is mostly in the double digits or low triple digits. It’s flat, weak, and messy.
We get a little glimmer on Monday the 10th with a light breeze and cross-off wind, but the swell is only 3ft, 7 seconds, and energy is just 134. It’s surfable, but only just. The rest of that week, from the 11th to the 14th, is more of the same: small, short-period swell, with cross-off winds keeping the surface clean but the waves are just pathetic. The standout? There isn’t one. The best you’ll get is maybe a couple of 5ft days on the 14th with clean-ish conditions, but the period is still a short 7 seconds, so it’s weak and unpredictable.
The second week rolls in with the same story. From the 15th to the 18th, we’ve got 4ft to 5ft of ESE swell, 7-second periods, and cross-off winds. The energy is in the low to mid 100s. It’s clean, but the waves are gutless. This is a real blank run for the area. Nothing is breaking well.
So, to be straight with you: there’s nothing worth getting excited about. If you’re desperate, Monday the 10th is the least bad, with a little size and a clean surface, but don’t expect much. The whole 16-day window is a solid letdown. Keep an eye on the sky, but don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 |
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193 | 114 | 109 | 111 | 373 | 465 | 422 | 212 | 206 | 139 | 86 | 86 | 171 | 51 | 71 | 88 | 173 | 184 | 215 | |
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 | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 6:45AM2.13m | 7:10PM1.99m | 7:28AM2.02m | 7:56PM1.91m | 8:20AM1.89m | 8:52PM1.82m | 9:26AM1.77m | 10:03PM1.76m | 10:50AM1.70m | 11:26PM1.78m | 12:18PM1.75m | 00:44AM1.90m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:32AM0.36m | 12:59PM0.32m | 1:14AM0.43m | 1:42PM0.42m | 2:04AM0.50m | 2:34PM0.53m | 3:08AM0.57m | 3:44PM0.62m | 4:31AM0.59m | 5:09PM0.65m | 6:00AM0.51m | 6:30PM0.58m | |||||||
— | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | — | 3 | 5 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | E 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | NE 10 | N 10 | E 7 |
117 | 114 | 109 | 111 | 198 | 247 | 253 | 8 | 7 | 111 | 21 | 20 | 83 | 51 | 17 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 138 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 11 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 9 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | NE 8 | NE 7 | S 15 | SE 15 | N 10 |
3 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 19 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 13 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NNE 10 | S 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 8 | E 14 | SE 13 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 12 | N 10 | N 10 | S 11 | SE 13 |
3 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | S 4 | — | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | — | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 |
193 | 15 | — | — | 373 | 465 | 422 | 212 | 206 | 139 | 86 | 86 | 171 | — | 71 | 88 | 173 | 184 | 215 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1492 | 2007 | 0 | 17 | 1667 | 122 | 361 | 1578 | 86 | 832 | 1600 | 0 | 832 | 2007 | 2023 | 832 | 2014 | 2022 |
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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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