Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.22° S 35.06° W

Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) sea temperature is
27.1° C
0.6° 

Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, ESE swell with 560 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 9PM (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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 6PM. 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 9s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 2nd Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf 6PM (Tue 4th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 6PM (Tue 4th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos). Look, I’ll be straight with you – this isn’t a classic run of form for this spot. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a grind, with no real standouts. The water temp is sitting around 81°F, which is bang on average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

The pattern is pretty much the same day after day. We’ve got a persistent cross-off or cross wind from the SSE or SE, blowing at 12 to 19 mph. That’s not ideal for clean, glassy conditions. The swell is coming from the east and ESE, mostly around 3 to 5 ft, with a short period of 6 to 8 seconds. That short period means the waves are a bit weak and lack that punch you want for a proper session. The combined energy is mostly in the double digits to low triple digits (like 100 to 322), which tells you the energy is weak to moderate at best.

The first few days, from August 1st to the 4th, are a write-off. The wind is too strong and cross-off, the swell is messy, and the surf is just poor. There’s a tiny flicker on the morning of the 4th where the swell bumps up to 4 ft and the energy hits 220, but it’s still a “marginal” call. Not worth paddling out for.

The whole middle of the forecast, from the 5th right through to the 14th of August, is just a long stretch of poor or marginal surf. The wind stays cross or cross-off, the swell stays small and short-period, and the energy never really gets going. It’s a frustrating run.

Now, the one thing that catches my eye is the morning of the 15th of August. The swell jumps to 4 ft from the ESE, with a period of 10 seconds – that’s a bit more like a groundswell. The combined energy hits 408, which is a solid moderate level. The wind is cross-off from the SE at 16 mph, which isn’t perfect, but it’s clean. This is the best window in the whole outlook, but it’s still a long way off. For a beginner-friendly reef break like Lajao, 4 ft is a decent size, and the 10-second period will give it a bit of shape. It’s promising, but don’t bank on it yet.

The rest of the 16th is just back to the usual small, weak stuff. Honestly, this is one of those runs where the forecast can change, so keep an eye on it. For now, the kites might have more fun than the surfers in this onshore wind.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.6
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8
1.6
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7
1.3
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7
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7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
288
268
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207
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291
524
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208
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85
79
88
Wind (km/h)
30
SSE
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25
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15
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ESE
15
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15
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15
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Wind State
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High Tide
5:56PM2.08m
6:07AM2.21m
6:31PM2.05m
6:45AM2.13m
7:10PM1.99m
7:28AM2.02m
7:56PM1.91m
8:20AM1.89m
8:52PM1.82m
9:26AM1.77m
10:03PM1.76m
10:50AM1.70m
11:26PM1.78m
Low Tide
11:48AM0.21m
11:56PM0.32m
12:22PM0.25m
00:32AM0.36m
12:59PM0.32m
1:14AM0.43m
1:42PM0.42m
2:04AM0.50m
2:34PM0.53m
3:08AM0.57m
3:44PM0.62m
4:31AM0.59m
5:09PM0.65m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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).

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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.

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