Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I’ve gotta be straight with you – this is a tough outlook. The first week and a half is pretty much a write-off for any decent paddle. We’ve got some swell around, but the wind is just a mess, mostly cross-off or cross, and it’s bringing in rain and storms. The conditions are just too messy to get excited about. The energy is there, but it’s not lining up.

Let’s break it down. Starting Friday the 17th of July, we’ve got a 5ft swell from the ESE with a short period of 7 seconds, but those 15-22 mph cross-off winds are making it a real struggle. The wave energy is moderate at best (185), and the forecast says poor surf. Saturday the 18th sees a bit more size, 6ft to 6ft, and the period picks up to 9 seconds on the afternoon, pushing the energy up to a strong 524, but it’s still too windy and stormy for it to be any good. Sunday and Monday are more of the same – wind, rain, and marginal conditions.

The one bright spot in this whole run is looking like Friday the 24th of July. For the morning, we’ve got a clean 5ft swell from the ESE with an 8-second period, and the wind drops to a gentle 9 mph cross-off breeze. That’s going to make for some clean, surfable waves. The energy is moderate (573), and the forecast notes it as marginal but with a chance. The best window is that Friday morning session. The swell direction is coming from the ESE, which is close to the optimum NE direction for this spot, so it’s not a perfect match, but it’s the best we’ve got.

After that, Saturday the 25th of July morning has a smaller 4ft swell from the SE, but the wind is light and it’s forecast as “expect good surf conditions,” so that’s another one to keep an eye on. The energy is weaker (297) but the clean conditions could make it a fun little session.

The rest of the run into the end of July and the start of August falls away. The swell drops off, the periods get short, and the energy is weak (down to 29 or 42). There’s nothing to recommend there.

The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no drama there.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a write-off. The best bet is Friday the 24th of July for a clean, moderate-sized session. The Saturday morning after that is a smaller, cleaner option. Beyond that, it’s flat and quiet. Crowds are listed as “sometimes” here, so you might have a chance at a quiet one if you’re out there early on the 24th.

Rusty.

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