
Surf Forecasts:
Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, ESE swell with 667 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 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 on the cards for Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos). The next couple weeks look pretty average – a lot of days that aren’t worth paddling out for, with a few windows that might just save the session. Water temp is sitting right around 81°F, which is pretty standard for this time of year.
The first day that might get your attention is Wednesday morning, July 22. We’ve got some east-southeast swell at about 6 ft, with moderate energy (746). The period is short at 9 seconds so it’s not super powerful, and winds are cross-offshore from the southeast at around 12 mph. The forecast is calling it marginal, but it’s one to watch.
Then Thursday morning, July 23, looks like the pick of the whole outlook. Swell drops to about 4 ft from the east, but the wind backs off to a light 9 mph from the south, blowing cross-offshore. That should keep the surface clean. Energy is low (204), but break is a reef and very consistent, so small doesn’t mean unsurfable. Keep in mind, crowds are possible here.
After that, things go pretty flat. From Thursday afternoon, July 23, all the way through to Tuesday morning, August 3, the surf is poor to marginal. Swell stays small — mostly 2 ft to 5 ft — with east or east-southeast winds that are cross-offshore but too strong to make it fun. Periods drop to 5 to 7 seconds, and energy levels are low, sometimes under 100. It’s a dead stretch for near two weeks.
Finally, on Monday morning, August 3, we get a little bump. Swell comes up to 6 ft from the east, with an 8-second period and moderate energy (608). Wind is again cross-offshore from the southeast at 15 mph, so it’s still marginal. Could be a look for the more experienced if conditions align, but it's far from a sure thing.
If you want my call, Thursday morning, July 23 is the standout — small, clean, and the best the two weeks have to offer. Everything else is a wait-and-see game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 |
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263 | 263 | 392 | 334 | 630 | 367 | 376 | 581 | 500 | 239 | 148 | 133 | 234 | 195 | 157 | 152 | 146 | 146 | 94 | 127 | |
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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 | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:03PM1.92m | 8:22AM1.94m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:08AM0.51m | 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 | ||||||||
— | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | |
5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | |
mm | — | 6 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 8 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | NNE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 |
3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 343 | 3 | 8 | 316 | 239 | 7 | 148 | 133 | 234 | 195 | 157 | 152 | 146 | 146 | 94 | 127 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | N 7 | N 10 | N 10 | NE 10 | N 10 | N 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | N 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 |
3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 68 | 64 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 25 | 24 | 44 | 6 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 10 | S 11 |
2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | SE 7 | SE 3 | — |
263 | 263 | 392 | 334 | 630 | 367 | 376 | 581 | 500 | 239 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 126 | 6 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1107 | 1031 | 1015 | 1578 | 122 | 993 | 1578 | 30 | 844 | 1600 | 0 | 0 | 2002 | 832 | 842 | 1666 | 0 | 86 | 1666 | 766 |
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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.










