Surf Forecasts:
Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, SE swell with 346 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s 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 (Aug 22) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m 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 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 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 0.2m 12s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Lajao over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, mate, it’s a pretty grim picture for the whole 16-day stretch. We’ve got a long gap right from the start with absolutely nothing worth paddling out for. The first recommendation doesn’t pop up until Thursday, 27th August, and even then it’s only a marginal nod – not something you’d get excited about. From Wednesday, 19th August right through to Wednesday, 27th August morning, it’s all “poor surf conditions” with scores of zero. That’s over a week of nothing.
Let’s talk about Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos). This is a very consistent reef break, works on a NE swell, and it’s beginner-friendly. The water temp is sitting at 81°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The only flicker of life shows up on Thursday afternoon, 27th August. You’ve got a 5ft swell coming from the east with a short period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 237, so there's a bit of push, but the wind is a cross-off from the SE at 16 mph, which should keep the surface reasonably clean. Still, the forecast calls it “marginal” – it’s the only day that even scrapes a score of 1 out of 10. It’s not a standout by any stretch, just the least awful of the bunch.
Beyond that, from Friday 28th August right through to Thursday 3rd September, we’re back to poor conditions. The swell stays small – 4ft to 4ft – and the wind turns cross-on or cross from the east and ENE, making things choppy and messy. The combined energy drops back to weak to moderate levels (between 122 and 196). Nothing to write home about.
So, if you’re desperate, that Thursday 27th August afternoon is your only real chance, but keep expectations low. This stretch is pretty barren. For kite surfers, the persistent cross and cross-on winds could make things more interesting, but for paddle surfing, it’s a long wait for very little.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 195 | 210 | 222 | 273 | 250 | 149 | 147 | 143 | 132 | 121 | 100 | 94 | 104 | 123 | 176 | 246 | 205 | 239 | 238 | 238 | 176 |
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 | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:46PM1.65m | 9:25AM1.51m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:31PM0.70m | 3:11AM0.72m | 3:36PM0.83m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 5:26 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — |
 | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — |
mm | 3 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | ESE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | N 11 | E 7 | E 7 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 |
| kJ | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 28 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 143 | 152 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | N 10 | N 11 | N 9 | NNE 9 | S 13 | S 13 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | S 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 11 | N 11 | — | — | NE 11 | NNE 10 |
| kJ | 26 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 5 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | — | — | — | SE 12 | S 14 | N 9 | N 9 | S 12 | S 12 | N 8 | — | N 12 | — | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | — | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | — | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 195 | 210 | 222 | 273 | 250 | 149 | 147 | 143 | 132 | 121 | 100 | 94 | 104 | 123 | 176 | 246 | 205 | 239 | 238 | 238 | 176 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 992 | 1600 | 1031 | 1015 | 2027 | 992 | 832 | 2002 | 995 | 832 | 2193 | 1031 | 1626 | 2164 | 0 | 1626 | 1980 | 1641 | 1600 | 1600 | 1600 |
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