Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.22° S 35.06° W

Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) sea temperature is
27.2° C
0.4° 

Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, ESE swell with 725 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 12AM (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 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Mon 20th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 20th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 21st Jul)7ft (2.2m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get honest about the next couple of weeks.

The simple truth? The surf outlook for Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) is a bit of a grind over the next 16 days. The first real window of any note is not until the weekend of July 17th, and even then, it’s far from a classic. The water is a warm 81°, which is about average for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit.

The pattern starts on Friday, 17th July, with a weak, short-period swell (4ft to 6ft from the ESE at only 7 seconds). The combined energy is weak (164), and while the wind is cross-offshore, it’s blowing a fresh 19 mph. The ocean will be clean, but full of stormy rain showers and risk of thunderstorms. The surf quality is poor, barely a ripple. That theme carries right through Saturday, 18th July. The swell bumps up to 6ft to 7ft, and the energy picks up to moderate (515), but the period is still a short, weak 8 seconds. The cross-off wind stays solid from the SE at 19 mph, and with thunderstorms overhead, it’s just a messy, marginal day. Not the one.

The second week, from 24th July onward, the swell drops off hard. By Thursday, 30th July, we’re looking at tiny 2ft lines with a period of just 6 seconds and energy barely reaching 55. The wind is lighter, but the waves are too small and weak to do anything with. The last day in the forecast, Saturday, 1st August, shows a slight bump to 3ft, but the period is still weak at 6 seconds, and the wind picks up again. It’s an all-around tough run with no standout days.

The best option on offer is the morning of Saturday, 18th July. The swell height is 6ft from the ESE, and even though the 8-second period is short, the combined energy is moderate (352). The cross-off wind from the SE at 19 mph will keep the surface clean. It’s still only a marginal call, but it’s the closest to a surfable wave in the whole run. The break is a reef, so it handles the short period better than a beach, but don’t expect barrels. It’s a beginner spot, and with the thunderstorms and fresh breeze, it’s more of a session for the committed.

Honestly, this is a dry spell. If the wind is ripping and the waves are small, a kiteboarder might have more fun on the open water than a paddler.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
ESE
7
1.4
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1.8
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7
2
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1.8
ESE
8
1.7
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8
1.5
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
222
203
340
541
418
348
277
579
251
309
725
450
351
554
277
246
351
110
110
86
Wind (km/h)
35
SE
25
SSE
30
SE
30
SE
30
SSE
30
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30
SSE
20
S
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25
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25
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25
ESE
15
SSE
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25
SE
15
S
20
SSE
20
SE
10
SE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
6:34PM2.14m
6:48AM2.28m
7:18PM2.04m
7:34AM2.12m
8:03PM1.92m
8:22AM1.94m
8:52PM1.80m
9:16AM1.76m
9:48PM1.70m
10:20AM1.62m
10:54PM1.63m
11:36AM1.55m
00:05AM1.63m
Low Tide
00:33AM0.27m
1:07PM0.21m
1:19AM0.38m
1:52PM0.36m
2:08AM0.51m
2:39PM0.52m
3:03AM0.62m
3:33PM0.65m
4:08AM0.70m
4:36PM0.74m
5:21AM0.72m
5:46PM0.76m
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5:20
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

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