
Surf Forecasts:
Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, ESE swell with 276 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s 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 (Sep 14) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, it’s Rusty. Let’s be straight with you: if you’re chasing waves at Lajao over the next couple of weeks, you’re going to be waiting a while. There isn’t a single decent surf option on the board for the whole 16-day stretch. Not one. That’s a rough run, but it happens here.
Right now, we’re looking at a long, flat spell. The surf just isn’t there. For the first week, through to around September 20th, wave heights hover around 3ft to 4ft, but the energy is weak—combined swell energy sits mostly between 100 and 200, and sometimes drops into double digits like 85 on the 22nd. That’s not enough push to make Lajao’s reef do anything fun. The swell direction is mostly easterly, which is not what this spot wants. It needs north-east groundswell to light up properly.
The wind isn’t helping either. Through the first several days, it’s a cross or cross-off breeze out of the southeast at 12 to 16 mph. That keeps the surface reasonably clean, but the waves themselves are just fat and weak. On the 12th and 13th, the period drops to 7 seconds—that’s short-period windswell, all mush and no bite. Even when the period stretches to 8 seconds on the 11th, it’s still not enough to get the reef working.
We’ve got a gap of dead days stretching from now through to at least the 23rd. The morning of the 11th is about as good as it gets early, with a 4ft easterly swell and a cross-off wind, but the score is still a zero—there’s just no quality to it. By the 23rd, the wind swings more easterly and becomes cross-onshore, chopping things up further. That’s worse.
If you’re desperate, the 24th morning has the energy bumping up to 269 (moderate wave energy) with a 4ft swell at 7 seconds from the ENE, but the wind’s cross-onshore and the conditions are choppy. That’s not surfable for a beginner, and honestly, it’s not worth the paddle for anyone else either. The water temp is 81°F with a 2°F anomaly, so it’s slightly warmer than usual for this time of year—that’s a bit notable, but it doesn’t save the surf.
Given the break is a reef with very consistent exposure, but the swell direction is all wrong and the energy is weak, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, especially on those cross-wind days. For the board, there’s nothing on offer. Keep an eye on it though—forecasts can change, and it tends not to stay this poor for long. But for now, don’t bother waxing up.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
163 | 256 | 178 | 178 | 263 | 159 | 127 | 103 | 153 | 173 | 134 | 101 | 119 | 92 | 75 | 124 | 78 | 80 | 94 | 83 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 4:16PM2.32m | 4:30AM2.44m | 4:51PM2.30m | 5:06AM2.35m | 5:24PM2.23m | 5:41AM2.20m | 5:57PM2.11m | 6:17AM2.01m | 6:31PM1.96m | 6:54AM1.82m | 7:08PM1.80m | 7:38AM1.62m | 7:54PM1.64m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:17PM0.07m | 10:41AM0.02m | 10:53PM0.09m | 11:14AM0.11m | 11:29PM0.16m | 11:47AM0.24m | 00:04AM0.27m | 12:20PM0.40m | 00:42AM0.41m | 12:55PM0.56m | 1:25AM0.56m | 1:38PM0.72m | 2:23AM0.71m | |||||||
— | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | |
5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | E 7 | NE 10 | NE 10 | E 7 | NE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | SE 8 | NNE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | NE 8 | SE 10 |
34 | 183 | 27 | 25 | 156 | 22 | 19 | 28 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 18 | 8 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 34 | 30 | 3 | 25 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 11 | NE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | NE 10 | N 13 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 12 | NE 12 | N 15 | NNE 9 | NE 11 | NE 8 | ESE 13 | NNE 10 | SE 8 | NE 9 | NE 13 | NNE 8 |
24 | 29 | 12 | 12 | 23 | 3 | 17 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | ESE 12 | N 10 | S 17 | ESE 11 | N 9 | N 13 | — | S 12 | N 12 | N 15 | NE 11 | N 13 | NE 10 | NE 8 | N 13 | NE 10 | NE 12 | E 11 | NE 13 |
6 | 26 | 18 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
163 | 256 | 178 | 178 | 263 | 159 | 127 | 103 | 153 | 173 | 134 | 101 | 119 | 92 | 75 | 124 | 78 | 80 | 94 | 83 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1600 | 1600 | 832 | 828 | 1600 | 340 | 832 | 1666 | 992 | 1578 | 1578 | 1578 | 1600 | 1653 | 1653 | 843 | 1666 | 1015 | 992 | 1666 |
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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.
Lajao is 17 km (11 miles) from Canguaretama. If you plan a holiday in Rio Grande Do Norte, look for hotels and other accommodation in Canguaretama. Canguaretama has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










