
Surf Forecasts:
Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, ESE swell with 524 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty… and let me tell ya, this 16-day outlook for Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) is mostly a dud. The first bunch of days—nothing worth paddling for. Small, weak, short-period junk with cross-off winds. You’re looking at about 5 days of zero-surf before anything even looks possible.
Starting Wednesday 29th July through Friday 1st August, it’s all 3 ft to 4 ft waves from the ESE with a pathetic 6-second period. Combined energy is only in the 90–100 range, so it’s weak. Winds are cross-off from the SSE or SE at 12–18 mph. The water temp anomaly is just 0.5°F above normal, so nothing unusual there. Honestly, don’t even bother.
Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd see a tiny bump to 4 ft to 4 ft, still short period, still cross-off. Combined energy creeps into the 100s, but the wave quality is awful. You’d be frustrated.
The first real chance is Monday 4th August morning, when the swell hits 7 ft from the ESE with an 8-second period. Combined energy jumps to 781—that’s a solid push. But the wind is cross-off at 12 mph, and it’s only scoring 2/10 for the reef. The afternoon gets cross-shore chop. If you’re an expert and you’re itching, the morning might give you some lumpy waves, but it’s not clean.
Tuesday 5th through Friday 8th August, the swell bounces between 5 ft and 7 ft, still short period, and combined energy in the 200–500 range. Winds stay cross-off, except for some cross-shore days that’ll mess up the surface. Scores are stuck at 1 or 2. Nothing to call home about.
Now, the best of the bunch is Monday 10th August morning. Swell is 6 ft from the ESE at 8 seconds, combined energy hits 504 (moderate to strong), and the wind is cross-off from the SE at 12 mph with clean conditions. Score is 2/10, but compared to the rest, this is your highlight. The break is a reef that’s very consistent, and crowds are only “sometimes” reported, so you might get some peace. The swell is a bit off the optimum NE direction, but the size and wind are the best combo we see. The short period means the waves might be a little crumbly, but it’s rideable.
After that, Tuesday 11th through Thursday 13th August drops back to 4 ft to 5 ft, with cross-off or cross-shore winds and combined energy in the 200–300 range. The last day, Thursday 13th, has a 5 ft swell with a 9-second period, but still not enough to make it great.
So bottom line: only two mornings—4th and 10th of August—offer any real surf, with the 10th being the better shot. The first week is a total blank, and the second week is marginal. If you’re a diehard with a longboard, maybe you’ll find something, but otherwise, wait for the next swell. Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 |
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61 | 64 | 61 | 59 | 57 | 55 | 48 | 71 | 113 | 261 | 314 | 171 | 134 | 135 | 217 | 131 | 212 | 432 | 486 | 268 | 524 | |
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-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 | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:18PM2.00m | 4:27AM2.19m | 4:50PM2.05m | 5:00AM2.24m | 5:23PM2.08m | 5:33AM2.24m | 5:56PM2.08m | 6:07AM2.21m | 6:31PM2.05m | 6:45AM2.13m | 7:10PM1.99m | 7:28AM2.02m | 7:56PM1.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:10AM0.23m | 10:16PM0.32m | 10:43AM0.19m | 10:49PM0.30m | 11:16AM0.19m | 11:22PM0.30m | 11:48AM0.21m | 11:56PM0.32m | 12:22PM0.25m | 00:32AM0.36m | 12:59PM0.32m | 1:14AM0.43m | 1:42PM0.42m | 2:04AM0.50m | |||||||
5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | |
— | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 8 | 4 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | E 7 | SE 8 | NE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NNE 9 | E 8 |
24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 127 | 24 | 2 | 245 | 275 | 9 | 302 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | E 11 | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 13 | — | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 15 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 9 | SE 12 | NE 9 |
5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | — | 2 | 7 | 2 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 13 | 6 | 13 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 11 | E 14 | E 13 | S 11 | — | E 12 | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | S 15 | S 11 | N 13 | NE 11 | S 16 | S 15 | SE 13 | N 10 | N 10 |
— | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 |
61 | 64 | 61 | 59 | 57 | 55 | 48 | 71 | 113 | 261 | 314 | 171 | 134 | 135 | 217 | 131 | 212 | 432 | 486 | 268 | 524 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 832 | 1578 | 1715 | 832 | 1578 | 340 | 361 | 2033 | 1492 | 993 | 1600 | 1492 | 1578 | 1578 | 20 | 1492 | 1600 | 20 | 994 | 1578 | 1031 |
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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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