Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.22° S 35.06° W

Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 07 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) sea temperature is
27.2° C
0.2° 

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 7 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, E swell with 176 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m 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 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) 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 1.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 9th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 9th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 12th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a good hard look at what’s on the cards for Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos). I’ll be straight with you – this forecast is a grind. We’ve got a long stretch ahead, and honestly, the swell quality is just not there for most of it.

Overall Pattern: We’re looking at a persistent run of small, short-period windswell, mostly out of the E to ESE, with period hanging around a dismal 6 to 7 seconds. The wind is cross-off from the SSE to SE for most of the run, but that short period just kills the wave quality. The combined swell energy is generally low to moderate – you’re looking at values between 42 and 301 over the whole 16-day window, but the poor surf quality scores tell the real story.

The Early Gap: There’s nothing worth paddling out for from Tuesday the 7th right through until the morning of Saturday the 11th of July. That’s a solid four-day gap of flat, weak, or just plain messy conditions.

The First Glimmer – Saturday 11th: Saturday morning looks like the first time we can even crack a smile. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the E, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy jumps to a moderate 301. The wind is a gentle breeze from the SSE, keeping it cross-off and clean. The water temperature is a warm 81°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year in Baia dos Golfinhos. Now, it’s still not a classic day – that period is short – but it’s the best we’ve seen so far. The wave comment is “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions”, so you’ll need to pick your bank and your time carefully.

The Middle Zone: From Saturday afternoon through the middle of the following week, the 3ft to 4ft range continues, but the wind kicks up into a moderate breeze and shifts to a cross-shore direction, bringing a cross-chop into the equation. The energy drops back into the triple digits, but without a decent period or clean wind, it’s just not going to shape up well. Lajao is a very consistent beginner reef break, but crowds are sometimes a factor here, but with this quality, it won’t be an issue.

The Tail End – A Slight Uptick: As we get into the second week, things don’t really change much. We see a small run from the 19th to the 22nd of July with swell around 3ft to 5ft from the ESE. The wind stays cross-off, but it picks up to a fresh 19 mph on the 21st and 22nd. The energy climbs back to 241 on the 21st of July (Tuesday afternoon). This is promising, but at this range, treat it as a hopeful tease rather than a guarantee. The short period of 7 seconds is still a problem for a beach break like this.

The Standout: Honestly, the only one that might be worth a look is the morning of Saturday, 11th July. It has the best wind conditions in a long run, with a gentle cross-off and the highest energy reading of the entire forecast. It’s not a classic, but it’s the least poor option on offer. For a beginner reef break, anything over 5ft can be too big for beginners, and we don't see that here, so it stays accessible.

If you're a kite surfer, this whole run is actually more interesting than for a paddler – the cross-off winds and small, clean waves will keep you moving.

Stay hopeful, keep an eye on those evening updates.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
9:31PM1.81m
9:56AM1.84m
10:36PM1.81m
11:09AM1.82m
11:45PM1.86m
12:24PM1.86m
00:53AM1.96m
1:32PM1.95m
1:54AM2.09m
2:33PM2.06m
2:50AM2.24m
3:27PM2.15m
3:42AM2.36m
Low Tide
3:15PM0.52m
3:43AM0.61m
4:20PM0.55m
4:56AM0.57m
5:30PM0.53m
6:09AM0.47m
6:39PM0.47m
7:17AM0.33m
7:41PM0.38m
8:17AM0.17m
8:37PM0.28m
9:12AM0.04m
9:28PM0.20m
10:03AM-0.05m
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Temp °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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