
Surf Forecasts:
Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 3 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, ESE swell with 923 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s 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 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 14s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) over the next couple of weeks.
The window starts off with some energy, but honestly, it’s a tricky run. The first few days have some solid swell, but the wind is frustrating – mostly a cross-off, which is okay, but the angle and strength keep things from ever looking truly clean and lined-up. The standout moment, the one you’d actually paddle out for, is Friday afternoon, July 3rd. That afternoon the swell pushes up to 8 ft from the ESE, and the forecast says the wind and tide are favorable – even though the swell might be a touch big for this break. The combined energy is strong (1438), and the water temp is sitting at 81°F, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing weird going on there.
That Friday afternoon is the only time the score really lights up. Saturday and Sunday drop off fast, with things becoming marginal and the wind staying annoying. From Monday the 6th onwards, it’s a slow decline. Swell drops under 5 ft, periods shorten, and by mid-week the wave comment just says poor. There’s a long gap of nothing worth chasing from Saturday July 5th right through to the end of the 16-day outlook – that’s nearly two weeks of flat to weak, messy surf. Not your run-of-the-mill lull, this is a proper blank spell.
If you’re a beginner, that Friday afternoon swell at 8 ft is going to be too much, so sit that one out. The rest of the time, the swell is small and the quality isn’t there. Kite surfers might look at that cross-off wind and the moderate energy days and find something to do, but for paddle surfing, this is a tough run.
Keep an eye on the charts – sometimes it turns around faster than you’d think. But for now, it’s a quiet stretch.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 47mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
484 | 923 | 783 | 629 | 601 | 601 | 537 | 301 | 422 | 372 | 371 | 204 | 250 | 167 | 178 | 108 | 79 | 45 | 43 | 53 | 62 | |
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 | cross | cross |
High Tide | 6:25PM1.91m | 6:35AM2.07m | 7:03PM1.89m | 7:15AM2.02m | 7:45PM1.87m | 8:00AM1.96m | 8:34PM1.84m | 8:53AM1.90m | 9:31PM1.81m | 9:56AM1.84m | 10:36PM1.81m | 11:09AM1.82m | 11:45PM1.86m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:17PM0.33m | 00:22AM0.47m | 12:54PM0.38m | 1:02AM0.51m | 1:35PM0.43m | 1:46AM0.56m | 2:21PM0.48m | 2:39AM0.60m | 3:15PM0.52m | 3:43AM0.61m | 4:20PM0.55m | 4:56AM0.57m | 5:30PM0.53m | ||||||||
5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | |
— | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | |
mm | 6 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 2 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | NNE 10 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 9 | ESE 7 | NNE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | NNE 9 | NE 9 |
7 | 506 | 421 | 363 | 347 | 324 | 295 | 9 | 257 | 223 | 218 | 20 | 140 | 7 | 111 | 67 | 61 | 45 | 43 | 15 | 19 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | SE 10 | NNE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | N 11 | NNE 9 | N 10 | NNE 8 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 |
13 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 9 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 20 | 20 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 9 | N 12 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | N 10 | N 10 | S 16 | N 9 | N 9 | S 14 | S 16 | S 15 | — | S 19 | SE 18 | SE 16 | SE 16 | NE 11 | E 16 |
3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 19 | — | 7 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
484 | 923 | 783 | 629 | 601 | 601 | 537 | 301 | 422 | 372 | 371 | 204 | 250 | 167 | 178 | 108 | 79 | — | — | 53 | 62 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1107 | 1578 | 1031 | 992 | 1578 | 0 | 992 | 1666 | 992 | 992 | 1666 | 993 | 599 | 1578 | 832 | 785 | 1666 | 0 | 0 | 1578 | 217 |
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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.










