Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.22° S 35.06° W

Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 14 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) sea temperature is
27.1° C
0.3° 

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 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, SE swell with 805 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with E 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. 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 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Wed 15th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 6AM (Sun 19th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sun 19th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's break down what's cooking at Lajao over the next couple of weeks. I'll be straight with you, it starts off slow, but there's a day that looks like a real winner.

The first few days are a struggle. From Wednesday the 15th through the end of the first week, we've got a constant cross-off or cross-shore wind from the southeast blowing 12-16 mph, and the swell is coming from the east with short, weak periods around 5-7 seconds. The combined energy is low, mostly under 100 (78) and only just getting into the moderate range (108-154) on Thursday and Friday. Conditions are poor, with scores of zero. It's not worth your time unless you just want to float. The wind is too strong and the swell is too weak and messy.

The weekend of the 18th-19th shows a little improvement. Saturday morning the 18th has a 2 ft east swell at 7 seconds, combined energy hits 250, and the wind is still cross-off but the conditions are clean. The model calls it marginal, giving it a score of 1, so it's a maybe for the dedicated. The swell is still short period, so it won't have much power. Sunday the 19th morning is similar with 2 ft from the ESE and 8 seconds (energy 379), but again, wind is up and there's a risk of thunderstorms. Water temp is about average for the time of year, so no worries about a thick wetsuit.

The real standout, the one you need to mark on your calendar, is Saturday the 25th of July. The morning session looks like the best of the whole forecast. We've got a 2 ft swell from the ESE with a period of 8 seconds, combined energy is a solid 599, and the wind drops to a light breeze, only 6 mph from the southeast, crossing offshore. The model says "expect very good surf conditions" with a score of 3. This is a proper clean, punchy wave at Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos). The swell direction (ESE) is a good match for the optimum NE direction, so it'll be hitting the reef well. This is definitely the best on offer. The wave energy is moderate to strong (599), so it'll have some push. For a beginner reef break, 2 ft is at the upper limit, so be careful. The wind will be light, so it'll be clean and glassy. Crowds are possible, as the spot is listed as "sometimes" busy, so get there early.

The week leading up to that is a mixed bag. Wednesday the 22nd morning looks clean with a 1.0 ft ESE swell (energy 218, score 2), but it's a small wave. The swell builds again on Thursday the 23rd morning to 2 ft from the ESE at 8 seconds, with strong energy (540) and clean conditions, but the wind is a moderate breeze and the score is only 2, so it's good but not as good as the 25th.

After the 25th, the swell drops off quickly. Sunday the 26th is back to small, weak cross-shore conditions. The 27th and 28th have a minor pulse from the SE (2 ft and 0.9 ft), but the energy is low and the wind is up again. The final days of the month (29th-30th) are flat and poor with tiny 1 ft-1 ft east swells and moderate breezes.

So, to put it simply: the first week is a bust. The second week has a few clean morning windows, but the standout is definitely Saturday the 25th of July. That's the day to go for it. It's a long-range call, so keep an eye on the forecast, but it's looking real good.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 78mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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161
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534
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177
541
129
76
Wind (km/h)
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Wind State
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High Tide
4:30AM2.44m
5:04PM2.23m
5:17AM2.45m
5:50PM2.20m
6:03AM2.40m
6:34PM2.14m
6:48AM2.28m
7:18PM2.04m
7:34AM2.12m
8:03PM1.92m
8:22AM1.94m
8:52PM1.80m
9:16AM1.76m
Low Tide
10:17PM0.15m
10:51AM-0.07m
11:03PM0.15m
11:38AM-0.03m
11:48PM0.19m
12:23PM0.07m
00:33AM0.27m
1:07PM0.21m
1:19AM0.38m
1:52PM0.36m
2:08AM0.51m
2:39PM0.52m
3:03AM0.62m
3:33PM0.65m
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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).

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