
Surf Forecasts:
Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, ESE swell with 352 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) in the next 16 days are 1.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) 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 13s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this is a tough one for the next couple of weeks around Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos). I’m looking at the charts and the whole 16-day window is just a grind. There’s no real stand-out, no day where everything clicks, and honestly, no good surf to get excited about.
The first couple of days are a write-off. We’ve got a weak 4ft swell from the east on Wednesday afternoon, but it’s coming in with a short 9-second period and a cross-shore wind. The combined energy is weak (242). It’s choppy, messy, and the model calls it poor conditions. That’s about the best you’ll see for a while, which tells you something.
Thursday the 3rd through to the 5th of September is the same story. Small, weak east swell, cross-shore winds, and a lot of chop. The energy is moderate but weak (around 209-252). The wind turns a little more cross-off on Saturday the 5th, cleaning it up a touch, but the swell is still only 4ft and the period is short. It’s a “marginal” call at best – you might find a knee-high ride if you’re desperate, but it’s not a session I’d paddle out for.
The following week gets even worse. From Sunday the 6th onward, the swell drops to 3ft with a terrible 6-7 second period. The energy drops right off (81-126), and the wind is either cross or cross-on. It’s flat, choppy, and lifeless. There’s a gap of about 6 days where I wouldn’t even recommend putting your board on the car.
Around the 10th and 11th of September, the swell bumps up to 5ft, but it’s still short-period (6-7 seconds). The wind is cross-off, which is clean, but the waves are just weak and dumping. The energy climbs a bit (185-236), but for a reef break like this, that short period means it’s not going to shape up well. It’s still poor.
The rest of the run into mid-September is the same – small, short, and messy. A few clean mornings on the 13th and 14th, but with only 3-4ft of east swell at 6-7 seconds, you’re just looking at wind chop. The water temperature is about 81°F, which is bang average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
Bottom line: There are no good surf options in this 16-day window. The swell is too weak, the period is too short, and the wind never gets truly offshore. If you’re a kite surfer, the cross-off days with a bit of breeze might be more interesting, but for a paddle surfer, this is a blank run. It happens here. Don’t lose hope – forecasts can change, but right now, leave the board at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu night, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 9 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
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220 | 185 | 189 | 235 | 83 | 127 | 102 | 124 | 181 | 184 | 142 | 135 | 116 | 116 | 107 | 96 | 71 | 67 | 80 | 95 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:27PM1.94m | 7:59AM1.83m | 8:26PM1.81m | 9:13AM1.68m | 9:47PM1.72m | 10:50AM1.63m | 11:22PM1.76m | 12:22PM1.72m | 00:42AM1.91m | 1:28PM1.89m | 1:42AM2.11m | 2:19PM2.06m | 2:30AM2.29m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:40AM0.44m | 2:07PM0.58m | 2:51AM0.56m | 3:25PM0.71m | 4:27AM0.60m | 5:05PM0.73m | 6:02AM0.52m | 6:29PM0.62m | 7:12AM0.35m | 7:30PM0.46m | 8:05AM0.19m | 8:19PM0.30m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | |
5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 11 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | E 8 | NNE 8 | NE 9 | E 7 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NNE 8 |
220 | 185 | 8 | 11 | 81 | 63 | 61 | 42 | 181 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 116 | 6 | 12 | 96 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 8 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | — | S 13 | N 10 | NNE 8 | NE 10 | S 12 | NE 9 | S 11 | S 10 | E 15 | E 15 |
7 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 24 | 23 | 17 | 8 | 8 | — | 14 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 12 | NNE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | N 11 | N 12 | S 15 | NE 10 | S 13 | NE 9 | S 11 | N 9 | N 9 | SE 15 | S 10 |
15 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 7 | — | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
— | — | 189 | 235 | 83 | 127 | 102 | 124 | — | 184 | 142 | 135 | — | 116 | 107 | — | 71 | 67 | 80 | 95 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1980 | 1666 | 1666 | 1578 | 845 | 832 | 1600 | 1600 | 832 | 1600 | 1758 | 832 | 1578 | 1626 | 832 | 1626 | 1666 | 86 | 2033 | 1626 |
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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.
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