
Surf Forecasts:
Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, ESE swell with 715 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 3AM. 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 9s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
First off, we’re looking at Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) and it’s a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks. Water temp is sitting at 81°F with a 0.7°F anomaly, so it’s pretty much where you’d expect it to be for this time of year. The swell energy is going to be a big talking point, and you’ll see why.
The first week is a real struggle. We’ve got a pulse of swell coming through on Saturday the 18th, with waves around 6ft from the ESE, but the period is short at 7 seconds and the cross-off wind is a stiff 19 mph. The combined energy is a moderate 346, but the conditions are just poor. There’s a risk of thunderstorms, and honestly, the wind and tide are messing things up. The swell even gets too big for this break on Saturday afternoon, hitting 7ft with 555 energy, which is too much for a beginner-friendly reef setup. Not the day for it.
Sunday the 19th through to Wednesday the 23rd is pretty much a write-off. The swell drops slightly but stays around 4ft to 6ft, with that short 8-second period. Winds are cross-off and moderate, and the energy is moderate (between 257 and 427). The scores are all poor or marginal. Nothing to get excited about. The gap in quality surf here is a solid five days of flat to messy conditions.
Then, on Thursday morning the 23rd, we get a little window. The swell drops to 4ft from the E, period still 8 seconds, but the wind eases to a gentle 9 mph, cross-off, and the energy is 242. The forecast says “expect good surf conditions” – that’s the first real standout. It’s clean, the wind is light, and the waves are manageable. However, by the afternoon, the wind shifts to cross, and the conditions get a slight cross-chop, so make the most of the morning.
The rest of the month into early August is a slow grind. The swell stays small, mostly 3ft to 4ft, with 7-second periods and moderate winds. The energy drops to weak (74 to 80) on the 28th and 29th. There’s no surf worth chasing here. It’s a blank run of several days.
Now, looking way out to the start of August, there’s a bit of a pulse on the 1st and 2nd. On Saturday the 1st, we see the swell start to build, with 5ft ESE in the morning and 6ft ESE in the afternoon, period stretching to 9 seconds. The energy jumps to 505 in the afternoon, which is strong. But the wind is cross-off in the morning, turning to a moderate cross-off in the afternoon, and the score is only marginal. The same holds for Sunday the 2nd, with 7ft ESE and a 10-second period, giving a very strong energy of 796. But the wind is cross with a moderate chop, and the score is still marginal. This is promising for the long run, but it’s not a sure thing and the conditions need to line up. If you’re a competent surfer, keep an eye on this, but it’s a long way off.
Overall, the best bet is Thursday morning the 23rd. That’s the one true standout. The rest is either too blown out, too small, or too far out to get excited about.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 9 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
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340 | 547 | 454 | 327 | 277 | 270 | 259 | 301 | 615 | 422 | 385 | 581 | 234 | 230 | 512 | 234 | 191 | 97 | 160 | 185 | 153 | |
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 | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:18PM2.04m | 7:34AM2.12m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:07PM0.21m | 1:19AM0.38m | 1:52PM0.36m | 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 | ||||||||
5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | |
— | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | |
mm | 7 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | N 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | N 8 | E 8 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | E 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 270 | 3 | 8 | 316 | 7 | 7 | 264 | 234 | 191 | 97 | 160 | 185 | 153 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | N 7 | N 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | N 10 | N 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | ESE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 7 | NE 6 |
2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 64 | 6 | 44 | 30 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 10 | — | N 9 | N 11 | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | N 9 | — | N 8 | N 9 | NNE 8 | N 9 | NNE 8 | NE 8 |
— | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 9 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
340 | 547 | 454 | 327 | 277 | 270 | 259 | 301 | 615 | 422 | 385 | 581 | 234 | 230 | 512 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1578 | 1578 | 1578 | 1108 | 1578 | 992 | 992 | 1578 | 122 | 992 | 1600 | 17 | 1684 | 2007 | 0 | 0 | 2002 | 0 | 0 | 1666 | 0 |
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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.










