Surf Forecasts:
Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, ESE swell with 363 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with E 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 23) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. 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 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) 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 9s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a hard look at what’s on offer for Lajao over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I’ve gotta be straight with you – this is a tough stretch. The water’s sitting at a warm 81°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. But the surf? It’s a long, quiet spell. From Thursday the 20th of August all the way through until the end of the month, it’s basically a write-off. The swell is small – mostly around 3 ft to 5 ft – and it’s coming in from the east or east-southeast with short periods of only 6 to 8 seconds. That’s weak, windswell stuff. The combined energy is low to moderate at best, peaking around 279 on Monday the 24th, but it’s paired with persistent cross-offshore winds from the southeast. The surf is poor, the scores are flat, and there’s just nothing to get excited about. The whole first week is a gap of dead calm.
Now, we do see a little flicker of hope on Wednesday the 26th of August. The morning shows a 5 ft swell from the east-southeast, with the combined energy jumping up to 447 – that’s moderate energy, the strongest we’ll see in the whole period. The wind is cross-offshore from the southeast, keeping things clean. But even then, it’s only rated as marginal, and the consistency is good for a reef. Still, it’s the only morning that even hints at something rideable.
Then, after another long run of poor surf through the end of August and into September, we get another slight uptick on Thursday the 3rd of September. The afternoon brings a 4 ft swell from the east with an 8-second period, and combined energy of 272. The wind shifts to a clean cross-offshore from the southeast. It’s marginal again, but it’s the best of the second week.
Honestly, for a beginner-friendly reef like Lajao, this is a frustrating forecast. There’s no standout session, no big swell, no glassy morning. The wind is mostly cross-offshore, which is okay, but the swell just isn’t there. If you’re itching to get wet, keep an eye on that Wednesday the 26th of August morning – it’s the closest we get to anything worth paddling out for. But don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | E 7 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 139 | 220 | 145 | 136 | 121 | 143 | 135 | 93 | 74 | 80 | 76 | 148 | 205 | 269 | 327 | 181 | 186 | 183 | 256 | 159 | 191 |
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 | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 3:19PM2.00m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:10AM0.26m | 9:17PM0.33m | ||||||||
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 | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — |
 | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:20 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | NNE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | E 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | E 7 | NE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | E 7 | NE 9 | E 8 |
| kJ | 36 | 8 | 18 | 136 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 107 | 7 | 8 | 239 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 183 | 13 | 138 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 10 | N 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | S 13 | S 12 | N 8 | N 8 | S 11 | SE 8 | N 11 | NE 8 | N 11 | N 11 | NE 9 | — | N 10 | S 18 | NNE 9 | NE 18 | NE 9 |
| kJ | 9 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | 2 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 12 | S 14 | S 13 | N 9 | — | S 12 | N 9 | — | — | N 11 | NE 10 | — | — | — | — | NE 11 | S 14 | S 16 | SE 17 | NNE 16 |
| kJ | — | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | — | 3 | 6 | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 25 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SSE 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | E 7 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 139 | 220 | 145 | 202 | 121 | 143 | 135 | 93 | 74 | 80 | 76 | 148 | 205 | 269 | 327 | 181 | 186 | 183 | 256 | 159 | 191 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1015 | 2033 | 1031 | 826 | 2699 | 1015 | 830 | 2164 | 1666 | 992 | 1600 | 992 | 1578 | 1578 | 1052 | 993 | 1626 | 86 | 1578 | 1626 | 1031 |
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