Surf Forecasts:
Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, ESE swell with 516 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break it down in feet and miles. Rusty here, and I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – the next 16 days are a real struggle. The only break on the menu is Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos), a beginner-friendly reef that’s usually super consistent, but the conditions are just not playing along.
Water temp is 81°, pretty much normal for this time of year. Nothing to write home about.
The first possible window is Friday afternoon, 28 August. We’ve got a tiny 4ft swell from the east, short period of 7 seconds – that’s weak windswell with weak energy (255). The wind is cross-offshore from the southeast at 12 mph, so it’s clean, but the overall quality is marginal. It’s a maybe, not a yes.
Then we hit a massive dry spell. From Saturday, 29 August, all the way through Thursday, 10 September, it’s a total blank. The swell stays tiny – 4ft to 5ft, period is short (6-8 seconds), and the energy is weak to moderate (130 to 370). The wind is almost always a cross-shore breeze, making it choppy and messy. Every single report says “poor surf conditions.” This is a real grind.
There’s a flicker of light on Friday morning, 11 September. Still a small 4ft swell from the east, period 7 seconds, but the wind goes cross-offshore from the southeast at 16 mph, cleaning it up. The energy is moderate (200). It’s still marginal, but if you’re desperate, it’s the best you’ll get.
After that, it fades again. Saturday, 12 September, has stronger wind (22 mph from the southeast) but it’s cross-offshore, so it’s clean. The swell is down to 4ft, period 7 seconds, energy moderate (261) but just too small to get excited about.
The honest truth? There’s no standout day. The best of a bad bunch is Friday, 11 September, but even that’s a toss-up. For a spot that’s usually consistent, this is a tough stretch. The forecast might change, but right now, I’d keep the board in the truck.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 173 | 156 | 131 | 92 | 92 | 140 | 101 | 178 | 228 | 291 | 291 | 498 | 356 | 313 | 471 | 235 | 234 | 333 | 230 | 224 | 224 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 4:21PM2.19m | 4:31AM2.35m | 4:52PM2.22m | 5:05AM2.34m | 5:25PM2.22m | 5:40AM2.28m | 6:01PM2.16m | 6:19AM2.16m | 6:40PM2.07m | 7:04AM2.01m | 7:27PM1.94m | 7:59AM1.83m | 8:26PM1.81m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:14AM0.11m | 10:21PM0.19m | 10:45AM0.09m | 10:54PM0.17m | 11:17AM0.11m | 11:29PM0.18m | 11:51AM0.17m | 00:06AM0.23m | 12:28PM0.28m | 00:48AM0.32m | 1:11PM0.42m | 1:40AM0.44m | 2:07PM0.58m | 2:51AM0.56m | |||||||
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 | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — |
 | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | E 6 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NNE 10 | E 8 | NNE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | E 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 |
| kJ | 87 | 83 | 52 | 36 | 34 | 98 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 18 | 305 | 8 | 313 | 279 | 7 | 7 | 199 | 7 | 11 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | NNE 9 | N 13 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 8 | NNE 11 | NNE 8 | — |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 12 | 6 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 14 | S 13 | — | — | — | N 15 | N 14 | N 13 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 13 | S 10 | N 12 | NNE 11 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 3 | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 26 | 13 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | — | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 173 | 156 | 131 | 92 | 92 | 140 | 101 | 178 | 228 | 291 | 291 | 498 | 356 | — | 471 | 235 | 234 | 333 | 230 | 224 | 224 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 832 | 1600 | 1600 | 846 | 1600 | 2027 | 830 | 1984 | 1984 | 832 | 2022 | 1978 | 832 | 1980 | 2193 | 843 | 2131 | 1626 | 992 | 1666 | 621 |
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