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 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) sea temperature is
27.0° C
0.7° 

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 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, SE swell with 533 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period with SE 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 (Aug 20) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 13s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 20th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 20th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 6AM (Thu 20th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, grab a seat and let’s talk about what’s shaping up for Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos). The next 16 days look pretty grim for decent surf. There’s a big gap at the start with zero good waves, and not much to get excited about even later on.

Right now, the water’s sitting at a warm 81°, which is about average for this time of year – nothing unusual there. But the swell? It’s just not delivering. The predominant wind is from the SE, blowing cross-off or cross most of the time, which is clean enough but the energy is weak. The combined swell energy starts around 210 (weak) and climbs to maybe 264 by Thursday the 27th of August, but that’s still only moderate. Swell heights hover around 3 ft to 5 ft, mostly from the E or ESE, with short periods of 6 to 8 seconds. That’s short-period wind swell, not the kind that brings real power or shape.

For the first week, from Wednesday the 19th of August right through to Tuesday the 25th of August, every session is marked as “poor surf conditions.” The wind is cross-off or cross, which keeps the surface clean, but the waves are weak and poorly formed. The Lajao reef needs something with more punch and the right direction – the optimum direction is NE, but we’re seeing E/ESE. That’s a mismatch. The short period means the waves are soft and lack push.

Now, there’s a slight glimmer from Thursday the 27th of August into the end of the month. On Thursday the 27th, the combined energy jumps to 264 to 291 (moderate), and we get a tiny upgrade to “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions.” The swell height is 5 ft from ESE or E, with a period of 8 seconds, and the wind is cross-off from the SE at 25 km/h. It’s not good, but it’s the best we’ll see. Still, the direction is wrong for the optimum NE, and the period is short, so the reef won’t be lighting up.

After that, from Friday the 28th of August through to Thursday the 3rd of September, we’re back to poor surf or marginal conditions. The wind stays cross or cross-off, but the swell remains weak and short-period. The combined energy sticks in the 200–250 range (moderate at best), and the heights are 4 ft to 5 ft. The cross-on wind on the 3rd of September will chop things up even more.

If you’re looking for a standout, there just isn’t one. The best shot is Thursday the 27th of August, but even that’s marginal. For a beginner reef like Lajao, the swell is small enough to be safe, but the poor shape and poor quality mean it’s not worth paddling out. It’s a total write-off. Don’t expect much for the next couple of weeks.

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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Direction
Period (s)
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ESE
7
1.6
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1.5
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8
1.4
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1.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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265
244
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167
143
139
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114
92
69
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177
235
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Wind (km/h)
30
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25
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20
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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
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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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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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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