
Surf Forecasts:
Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, ESE swell with 346 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 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) over the next 16 days.
Honestly, mate, this is a tough run. The whole period is pretty grim. For the first several days, the surf is just poor – you’re looking at a mix of cross and cross-off southeasterly winds that are way too strong, making a mess of things. The swell is hanging around 3ft to 5ft from the east, but it’s short-period stuff, mostly 6-7 seconds, so there’s no real grunt in it. The combined wave energy is moderate at best, sitting between 100 and 288, but the conditions just aren’t coming together for a paddle.
The water temperature feels about average for this time of year, nothing unusual there.
There’s a glimmer of something on Saturday the 12th, with the wind going a little more cross-off and the surf cleaning up, but it’s still only ‘marginal’ – not something I’d get excited about. The swell is 4ft-5ft from the east, but the period is still short. It’s a maybe, but not a standout.
The next real chance pops up on Saturday the 19th of September. The morning has clean conditions with a cross-off breeze from the southeast at 16 mph, and the swell is 5ft from the east, with a 7-second period. The combined energy is 225 (moderate). It’s still not ideal, but it’s the cleanest window in the whole run. The afternoon also looks clean, though the swell drops a little to 4ft. It’s a poor forecast overall, so this is about as good as it gets.
Sunday the 20th and Monday the 21st go back to cross-shore winds and lumpy conditions, so that Saturday is your best bet.
For a beginner-friendly reef break, the swell is small enough to be manageable, but the wind and short period mean the waves won’t have much shape or power. The break is very consistent, so it’s not a lack of waves – it’s the quality. If you’re a kiter, the wind is strong enough to have fun, but for a surfer, it’s a real flat spell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 |
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174 | 112 | 86 | 71 | 104 | 139 | 147 | 198 | 200 | 261 | 206 | 251 | 186 | 212 | 205 | 275 | 217 | 183 | 183 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 00:42AM1.91m | 1:28PM1.89m | 1:42AM2.11m | 2:19PM2.06m | 2:30AM2.29m | 3:01PM2.20m | 3:13AM2.41m | 3:40PM2.29m | 3:53AM2.47m | 4:16PM2.32m | 4:30AM2.44m | 4:51PM2.30m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:12AM0.35m | 7:30PM0.46m | 8:05AM0.19m | 8:19PM0.30m | 8:50AM0.06m | 9:01PM0.18m | 9:30AM-0.01m | 9:40PM0.09m | 10:06AM-0.02m | 10:17PM0.07m | 10:41AM0.02m | 10:53PM0.09m | |||||||
— | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 6 | 4 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 28 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | E 6 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | E 7 | ESE 11 | NNE 13 | SE 13 | NNE 12 | ESE 12 | NNE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NNE 10 |
94 | 12 | 11 | 71 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 173 | 13 | 16 | 42 | 13 | 27 | 22 | 27 | 26 | 19 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | S 12 | S 12 | NE 8 | S 10 | S 10 | E 15 | — | SE 13 | ESE 12 | NNE 14 | ESE 14 | NNE 12 | ESE 13 | NNE 11 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 |
6 | 25 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | 7 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 24 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | S 10 | N 16 | N 16 | NE 8 | ESE 14 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | S 17 | S 16 | SSE 15 |
4 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 47 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 |
174 | 112 | 86 | 115 | 104 | 139 | 147 | 198 | 200 | 261 | 206 | 251 | 186 | 212 | 205 | 275 | 217 | 183 | 183 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1031 | 845 | 1978 | 992 | 1015 | 1578 | 1031 | 1578 | 1578 | 1031 | 1684 | 1600 | 1600 | 832 | 1600 | 1600 | 830 | 1600 | 1653 |
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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.










