Surf Forecasts:
Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, ESE swell with 303 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 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) 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 0.1m 17s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you—this next stretch is a tough one to watch. The swell charts are showing some energy, but the wind and the conditions are just killing any chance of a decent wave. We’re looking at a run of poor surf, and I wouldn’t be surprised if you’re feeling the frustration. It’s not all doom and gloom, though. There is a pulse of swell, but it’s not translating into anything rideable.
We’re looking at a long gap here, over a week with nothing on offer. The waves are small, in the 3ft to 5ft range, and the period is short, mostly 7 to 8 seconds. That’s just not doing anything for us. It’s just messy, cross-shore energy with a lot of chop. The wind is a constant problem, mostly 15 mph, sometimes up to 18 mph, coming from the ESE or SE, and it's just putting a chop on everything.
The first real chance, if you can call it that, is on Thursday the 11th. But look, the waves are still small at 5ft to 5ft from the E, but that period is still a weak 7 seconds. The swell energy is moderate at best. It’s still cross-shore and messy. It’s hard to get excited.
Things settle down a touch in the second week, but the swell backs off too. The period drops to a very weak 6 seconds, and the waves are mostly around the 3ft to 5ft mark, which is just grovel territory. We’re still going to be dealing with that cross-shore wind, though.
The only spot in the mix is Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos). This is a reef break that's very consistent but it needs that offshore SW wind to show its true colors. We're getting a cross-offshore wind at times, but the swell direction is just off from the optimum NE. It’s just not lining up. With such short periods, this spot is going to be too straight and walled. It’s a real shame because the water is a warm 81°F which is about normal for this time of year.
Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for the kite surfers. The waves are small and the wind is strong and cross-shore—perfect for them. For us paddle surfers, it’s a blank run. There are no standouts to point you to. The conditions are just poor. The better calls will come when the forecast shifts.
Hang loose, keep the board in the car, but maybe the kite is the better bet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 161 | 229 | 166 | 238 | 215 | 156 | 178 | 217 | 221 | 187 | 270 | 168 | 145 | 112 | 159 | 145 | 131 | 146 | 127 | 76 |
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 | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 3:01PM2.20m | 3:13AM2.41m | 3:40PM2.29m | 3:53AM2.47m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:01PM0.18m | 9:30AM-0.01m | 9:40PM0.09m | 10:06AM-0.02m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — |
 | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | E 7 | ESE 14 | NNE 13 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | E 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | SE 8 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | SE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 6 | 120 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 37 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 160 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 18 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | ESE 12 | NNE 14 | NE 9 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | ESE 12 | NNE 10 | ESE 11 | NE 10 | N 13 | N 13 | NNE 9 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NNE 9 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 |
| kJ | 7 | 15 | 19 | 3 | 14 | 13 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 12 | 24 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 16 | NE 8 | NE 8 | N 7 | NE 9 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | S 11 | N 10 | S 17 | ESE 11 | N 9 | N 9 | S 13 | S 12 | — | N 15 | N 14 | N 13 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 19 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 |
| kJ | 161 | 229 | 166 | 238 | 215 | 156 | 178 | 217 | 221 | 187 | 270 | 168 | 145 | 112 | 159 | 145 | 131 | 146 | 127 | 76 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1578 | 1578 | 992 | 1578 | 1578 | 845 | 1600 | 1600 | 1600 | 828 | 1578 | 1492 | 1980 | 2033 | 2164 | 1600 | 1578 | 832 | 832 | 1600 |
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