Surf Forecasts:
Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, ESE swell with 280 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period with SE 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 (Aug 21) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) 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 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Look, I gotta be straight with you – this stretch we're looking at for Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) is a tough one. The reef there is a beginner-friendly spot, and it's very consistent, but the conditions just aren't lining up for a proper surf session. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The pattern for the next couple of weeks is pretty flat, with a lot of poor surf conditions. We've got a moderate combined wave energy (253) kicking off on Friday morning, August 21st, with a 4ft swell from the SE at a short 8-second period, and a cross-off breeze. It's clean, but the wave comment says it's marginal, and honestly, it's not enough to get excited about. From Saturday, August 22nd, right through to the start of September, the energy drops further, with most days sitting in the double-digit to low triple-digit range (98 to 287). The swell is tiny, mostly around 3ft to 5ft from the E or ESE, with periods as short as 6 seconds. The wind is always a cross or cross-off, sometimes even a cross-chop, which doesn't help.
There's a real gap here – from Saturday afternoon, August 22nd, all the way through to Thursday morning, August 27th, the poor surf conditions are relentless. After that, it's a similar story, with a few marginal days on Thursday, August 27th and Friday, August 28th, but still nothing to write home about. The energy picks up a bit into the first week of September, hitting 287 on Monday, August 31st, but even then, it's a 5ft E swell with a 7-second period and a cross wind. The setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, to be honest.
For a standout, there's nothing that truly grabs me. The best of a bad bunch might be the Thursday morning, September 3rd, with a 5ft swell from the E at 8 seconds and a clean cross-off breeze, with energy hitting 279. It's still rated as poor, but it's as close as we get. Otherwise, this is a blank run for the area, and it's not unusual to see a stretch like this. Forecasts can change, but for now, don't hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ESE 8 |
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 kJ | 132 | 125 | 114 | 121 | 145 | 94 | 74 | 86 | 104 | 218 | 200 | 253 | 215 | 215 | 159 | 181 | 159 | 160 | 231 |
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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 | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 9:56PM1.54m | 10:57AM1.43m | 11:28PM1.52m | 12:29PM1.47m | 00:46AM1.61m | 1:30PM1.59m | 1:40AM1.76m | 2:12PM1.73m | 2:20AM1.92m | 2:47PM1.87m | 2:55AM2.07m | 3:19PM2.00m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:37AM0.78m | 5:07PM0.87m | 6:06AM0.74m | 6:29PM0.80m | 7:12AM0.63m | 7:26PM0.69m | 7:58AM0.50m | 8:08PM0.56m | 8:36AM0.37m | 8:44PM0.43m | 9:10AM0.26m | 9:17PM0.33m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:20 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | E 7 | NE 9 | NE 8 | E 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | E 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | E 8 |
| kJ | 18 | 112 | 3 | 3 | 114 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 111 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 145 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | N 8 | S 12 | NE 9 | E 7 | S 11 | N 11 | N 11 | NNE 8 | N 11 | N 11 | S 10 | — | S 16 | NE 10 | N 19 | NE 18 | NE 9 |
| kJ | 9 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 59 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 5 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 20 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | N 10 | S 13 | — | S 12 | N 8 | — | N 12 | — | NE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | S 16 | S 17 | NNE 16 |
| kJ | 4 | 8 | 3 | — | 3 | 6 | — | 3 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | 6 | 25 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 132 | 125 | 114 | 121 | 145 | 94 | 74 | 86 | 104 | 218 | 200 | 253 | 215 | 215 | 159 | 181 | 159 | 160 | 231 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1000 | 591 | 2671 | 1015 | 832 | 17 | 1666 | 832 | 1600 | 992 | 1578 | 1578 | 992 | 992 | 1578 | 1578 | 1578 | 1626 | 86 |
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