Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, this is Rusty. Let’s be blunt: the entire 16-day window for Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) is a tough beat. There’s no good surf to speak of. The swell is almost always coming from the east or east-southeast, which is cross to cross-offshore for this reef break, but the real problem is the swell is small, weak, and short-period. The first few days have a bit of energy, with a combined energy of 531 on Wednesday August 5th morning, but that’s paired with wonky conditions and a quick drop-off. The wind is mostly moderate breeze from the southeast, cross or cross-off, so the surface stays clean, but the waves aren’t doing anything with it.

The best shot, if you’re desperate, is the early window on Wednesday August 5th morning. Swell is 6ft from the ESE, period a short 8 seconds, with clean cross-off wind. The combined energy hits 531 (moderate), but it’s marginal at best due to tide or shape issues. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The break is very consistent and beginner-friendly, but these waves are more suited to a longboarder’s mellow session than anything exciting. For the rest of the first week, the swell fades and the cross-shore chop picks up. By the weekend, the wave heights are down to 3ft to 5ft, still short period, and the combined energy drops below 100 by Saturday August 8th. That’s weak.

Heading into the second week, the pattern holds. There’s a slight bump on Tuesday August 11th morning, with 6ft from the ESE at 8 seconds and combined energy of 484, but it’s still marginal. The crowds are listed as “sometimes” here, so you might have it quiet, but honestly, the quality just isn’t there. From August 15th onward, the swell gets tiny, around 2ft to 3ft, with a long period spike of 13 seconds on the 15th afternoon, but the wind is cross-shore and messy. That’s kite-surf territory, not paddle. The last few days pick up a little energy again, with 5ft on August 20th morning, but the wind is lumpy and the surf is still labeled poor.

So, what’s the bottom line? No standouts, no clean swell windows, and the whole 16 days is a gap of decent surf. For Lajao, this is a normal blank run. The forecasts can change, but for now, leave the boards at home. Rusty.

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