
Surf Forecasts:
Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, ESE swell with 715 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 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 (Jul 21) at 12AM. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (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 have a look at what’s on offer for Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough stretch. We’ve got a long, dry spell coming. The first decent surfable window doesn’t show up until the morning of Saturday, 1st August. From now until then, we’re looking at a whole lot of nothing. The wind is stuck in a cross-off pattern from the SE, which is fine for keeping the surface clean, but the swell is small, weak, and short-period. The combined energy barely hits triple digits most days, lingering around 100-200 (moderate wave energy range) but with no real punch. It’s just not making the grade. The water temperature is sitting at a warm 81°, and the anomaly is a tiny +0.5°, so it’s bang on average for this time of year – no surprises there.
The first real chance to get wet comes on the morning of Saturday, 1st August. We see a jump in the swell to 6 ft from the SE, with a period of 7 seconds. It’s a short-period windswell, so don’t expect any long lines, but the combined energy jumps to 538 (moderate wave energy), which is the strongest we’ve seen. The wind is a cross-off SE breeze at 16 mph, so the surface will be clean. It’s still rated as marginal, but if you’re itching for a paddle, that’s your window. This swell is just over 5 ft, so it’s getting a bit punchy for the absolute beginners, but still manageable for most.
The morning of Sunday, 2nd August, offers a similar story – 5 ft from the ESE at 8 seconds, with cross-off wind and clean conditions. The energy is up at 441 (moderate wave energy). Again, it’s marginal, but it’s the best we’ve got.
Looking further ahead to the morning of Tuesday, 4th August, we see the biggest swell of the whole period: 6 ft from the ESE, stepping up to 7 ft in the afternoon. The period is still short at 8 seconds, and the combined energy hits 646 and then 817 (moderate to strong wave energy). That’s a proper push, but at 7 ft with short period, it’ll be a bit of a close-out mess. The wind is cross-off SE at 16 mph, keeping it clean, but the size is firmly in the "experts only" zone. This is the standout for size, but not for quality.
Honestly, the standout for the best chance of a decent wave is Saturday morning, 1st August. It’s the first real pulse, the conditions are clean, and the energy is there. It’s not perfect, but it’s the pick of a poor bunch. The rest of the time, it’s small, weak, and not worth the drive. The optimum swell direction for this spot is NE, and we’re getting nothing but ESE and SE, so the swell is wrapping in at a bad angle. That’s a big part of the problem.
With the short-period, small swell and persistent cross-off wind, this setup honestly looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer for the majority of this forecast. The conditions are clean, but the waves just aren't there for us.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
350 | 341 | 616 | 375 | 422 | 551 | 101 | 113 | 153 | 148 | 205 | 82 | 76 | 152 | 141 | 113 | 114 | 229 | 242 | 117 | 167 | |
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 | cross | 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 | 2:39PM0.52m | 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 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | |
— | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | |
mm | 4 | 5 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 6 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | N 8 | E 8 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | E 8 | E 6 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | NNE 9 | E 7 |
3 | 1 | 301 | 3 | 8 | 270 | 61 | 113 | 153 | 148 | 205 | 82 | 76 | 152 | 141 | 113 | 114 | 131 | 147 | 7 | 94 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 10 | NE 10 | N 10 | N 10 | NNE 9 | ESE 8 | NNE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | NNE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 6 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | E 15 | NNE 8 |
2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 101 | 7 | 65 | 67 | 6 | 62 | 55 | 25 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 8 | N 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | ENE 6 | E 7 | NNE 8 | SE 8 | S 11 | SE 16 | SE 15 | E 14 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 24 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 |
350 | 341 | 616 | 375 | 422 | 551 | — | 88 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 229 | 242 | 117 | 167 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1015 | 1578 | 122 | 1492 | 1578 | 1578 | 1492 | 1578 | 1 | 992 | 2671 | 0 | 1492 | 1578 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 799 | 1600 | 0 |
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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.










