
Surf Forecasts:
Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, ESE swell with 699 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period with SE 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 (Jul 20) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) 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 0.1m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days are looking pretty flat and grim for Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos). There’s a real dry spell on the cards, with no real standout surf to get excited about. The water temp is sitting at a warm 81°, which is about average for this time of year, so at least you won't be cold while you're staring at the ocean.
The first possible session worth mentioning is on the morning of Thursday, 23 July. We’ve got a weak 4ft east swell pushing through, but it’s short-period windswell at 8 seconds. The wind is a cross-off from the SSE in the morning, which should keep it fairly clean, but the wave energy is pretty low. It’s ridable, but you’ll be hunting for scraps. The afternoon drops off again.
The next glimmer is on the morning of Friday, 24 July. A smaller 4ft east swell, also short period. The wind is a light cross-off from the SE, which keeps the surface clean, but the combined energy is only 188. It’s surfable, but “very ordinary” is the word that comes to mind.
Honestly, the whole window is plagued by onshore to cross-off winds from the SE and SSE, and the swell is mostly short-period, weak, and from the east. The combined energy values are mostly in the double or low triple digits, which is weak. The best reading is a brief bump on Tuesday afternoon, 21 July, with a 6ft ESE swell, but it’s paired with 25 km/h cross-off wind and labelled as poor surf conditions. Not the kind of day you paddle out for.
There’s a real gap after the 24th. From Saturday, 25 July all the way through to Monday, 3 August, the conditions are consistently poor, with weak swells under 4ft. The energy is often in the double digits or low 100s. It’s a long, quiet stretch. The last day worth a mention is Tuesday, 4 August, where we see a 4ft east-southeast swell with period back to 8 seconds by morning, but it’s only a marginal call.
Look, this is a tough run. Lajao is a very consistent reef, but when it’s this weak and the wind is wrong, it doesn’t deliver. If you’re really keen, the best bet is the morning of Thursday, 23 July, and maybe the morning of Friday, 24 July. But don’t expect much. The rest of the window is a write-off. Sometimes the ocean just takes a nap.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | E 8 | SE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
301 | 599 | 331 | 445 | 616 | 234 | 181 | 536 | 230 | 205 | 80 | 157 | 153 | 146 | 119 | 135 | 155 | 192 | 111 | 89 | |
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 |
High Tide | 8:52PM1.80m | 9:16AM1.76m | 9:48PM1.70m | 10:20AM1.62m | 10:54PM1.63m | 11:36AM1.55m | 00:05AM1.63m | 12:49PM1.56m | 1:08AM1.69m | 1:47PM1.63m | 1:59AM1.78m | 2:32PM1.73m | 2:41AM1.89m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:03AM0.62m | 3:33PM0.65m | 4:08AM0.70m | 4:36PM0.74m | 5:21AM0.72m | 5:46PM0.76m | 6:32AM0.67m | 6:51PM0.72m | 7:30AM0.58m | 7:44PM0.64m | 8:17AM0.48m | 8:28PM0.55m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | |
5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | |
mm | 5 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | ESE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 9 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | E 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
1 | 310 | 8 | 8 | 316 | 234 | 54 | 156 | 230 | 205 | 80 | 157 | 153 | 146 | 119 | 6 | 8 | 117 | 7 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | NE 10 | N 10 | N 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 10 | S 11 | NNE 9 | E 15 | ESE 8 |
2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 81 | 6 | 6 | 62 | 25 | 31 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 8 | N 9 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | E 7 | N 8 | NNE 8 | S 12 | S 11 | SE 16 | SE 15 | E 14 |
— | — | — | — | — | 14 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 26 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | SE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | E 8 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
301 | 599 | 331 | 445 | 616 | — | 181 | 536 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 135 | 155 | 192 | 111 | 89 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1578 | 122 | 1492 | 1578 | 1578 | 1031 | 1578 | 0 | 0 | 2245 | 0 | 0 | 1578 | 0 | 0 | 1600 | 0 | 832 | 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.
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.










