
Surf Forecasts:
Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, ESE swell with 373 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 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) has in store over the next couple of weeks. Gotta be straight with you – this is one of those outlooks where you might want to leave the board at home for a good long while.
The water here is sitting at a balmy 81°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year, nothing unusual there.
The overall pattern is a long, drawn-out stretch of poor surf. We’ve got a solid gap from the start of the period all the way through until the morning of Saturday, the 19th of September, where things finally start to look a little more interesting.
For the vast majority of the forecast, we’re looking at small, short-period windswell. Swell heights hang between 3ft and 5ft, but the period is mostly a weak 6 to 8 seconds, meaning the waves will be crumbly and lack punch. The energy is low for over a week, mostly in the 100 to 300 range (moderate wave energy). On top of that, the wind is a persistent cross or cross-off breeze from the SE, which isn't doing us any favours for quality. It will keep the surface clean sometimes, but the wave quality is simply not there. It’s basically a write-off until the tail end of the period.
Now, the one true standout comes on the morning of Saturday, the 19th of September. We finally see a bump in the swell. Swell height pushes up to 6ft from the ESE, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy jumps significantly to 691 (strong wave energy). The wind is cross-off at 16 mph, which should keep the surface clean. Now, 6ft is right on the edge of being too big for beginners, but for anyone with a bit of experience, this is the best option on offer. Even then, the spot gets ‘sometimes’ crowded, so you might have company. The Saturday afternoon drops back off.
After that, it’s more of the same small, mediocre swell with cross-shore winds right through to the end of the 16-day window on Tuesday the 22nd. The afternoon of Tuesday the 22nd does show 5ft at 8 seconds with a cross-shore breeze, so not a complete flat day, but nothing special.
So, the call here is simple: sit tight. The whole first 12 days are a bust. The only day that shows any real promise is the morning of Saturday, the 19th. Mark it in the calendar, but keep in mind it’s a long-range call, so stay flexible.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 |
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115 | 115 | 71 | 97 | 130 | 229 | 161 | 173 | 254 | 221 | 258 | 215 | 212 | 215 | 212 | 206 | 205 | 250 | 156 | 156 | 140 | |
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 | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:28PM1.89m | 1:42AM2.11m | 2:19PM2.06m | 2:30AM2.29m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:30PM0.46m | 8:05AM0.19m | 8:19PM0.30m | 8:50AM0.06m | 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 | ||||||||
5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | |
— | 5:19 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:16 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 8 | E 6 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ESE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | E 7 | ESE 11 | NNE 13 | ESE 12 | NNE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | E 7 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 |
12 | 11 | 71 | 12 | 12 | 131 | 7 | 6 | 143 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 26 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 152 | 8 | 8 | 8 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | NE 8 | S 10 | S 10 | NNE 8 | SE 13 | SE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 14 | NE 9 | NNE 12 | ESE 12 | N 11 | ESE 12 | S 17 | ESE 11 | NNE 10 | N 13 | N 13 | S 13 |
25 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 18 | 3 | 14 | 15 | 39 | 26 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NE 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | E 15 | — | N 16 | NE 8 | NNE 14 | N 7 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | S 11 | N 10 | S 16 | ESE 11 | S 14 | N 9 | — |
8 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | 5 | 3 | 19 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 9 | 18 | 5 | 12 | 16 | 2 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 |
115 | 115 | 123 | 97 | 130 | 229 | 161 | 173 | 254 | 221 | 258 | 215 | 212 | 215 | 212 | 206 | 205 | 250 | 156 | 156 | 140 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1000 | 1978 | 992 | 1015 | 1578 | 1600 | 1578 | 1578 | 1578 | 1600 | 1600 | 1600 | 832 | 1983 | 833 | 826 | 1980 | 1015 | 1048 | 2033 | 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.










