Surf Forecasts:
Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, ESE swell with 549 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 2.0m 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) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s call it like it is—this stretch of coast is looking pretty flat-out miserable for a paddle. The forecast shows no good surf options in the entire 16-day window, so we’re looking at a long stretch of nothing right from the start. It’s a real dry spell, and for the first week, you can just leave the board in the car.
The only real spot on the map is Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos). It’s a reef break that breaks very consistently, which is a point in its favor, but it’s completely exposed, and the wind is almost always wrong. The water is around 81°, which is right where it should be for this time of year, so at least it’s not freezing. But the waves themselves are a write-off.
Starting Thursday the 27th, we’ve got cross-shore chop and weak energy, with the combined swell energy at just 266. There’s a small east swell at 4ft, but the period is only 8 seconds and the wind is a 15 mph cross. That’s just messy. And it doesn’t let up—Friday, Saturday, Sunday, it’s the same story. We catch a tiny break late Sunday afternoon with a SE cross-off wind, and the energy gets to 219, but the swell is only 5ft from the ESE at 7 seconds. That’s a marginal look, not something to get excited about.
Rolling into the second week, it’s more of the same. Monday the 31st and Tuesday the 1st bring a slightly bigger east swell at 5ft to 5ft, but the energy is still only in the 300s, and the wind stays cross. The period never gets above 8 seconds, which means it’s just bumpy windswell, breaking all over the place. Not worth the paddle out.
The wind does back off a bit by the 9th and 10th. On Wednesday the 9th, we’ve got a gentle 9 mph breeze, but it’s still cross-shore with a slight chop, and the swell is only 4ft to 4ft. The energy builds a tiny bit, getting to 256 by Thursday morning the 10th. The only real highlight of the whole window is Thursday afternoon the 10th—the wind drops to a light 6 mph, nearly glassy, with a 4ft east swell at 7 seconds. It’s still only a marginal call, but it would be clean. The energy is moderate at 274.
So if you’re towing a kite, this east windswell with those cross-off and cross winds might look fun. For us paddlers, it’s a blank run. The spot is consistent, but it’s not getting the direction it needs. It’s hoping for a NE swell, and it’s getting everything but. It won’t stay this poor for long, so keep an eye on the charts, but right now I’m staying on dry land.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
190 | 223 | 217 | 217 | 162 | 131 | 95 | 73 | 100 | 161 | 192 | 249 | 299 | 284 | 305 | 313 | 324 | 230 | 190 | 190 | 185 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:50PM2.11m | 3:59AM2.30m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:42AM0.17m | 9:49PM0.24m | 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 | |||||||
5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | |
— | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:19 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 15 | NE 15 | NE 14 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | E 8 | NNE 9 | E 8 | NNE 8 |
57 | 54 | 95 | 87 | 83 | 37 | 36 | 34 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 230 | 8 | 190 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | N 13 | N 13 | N 13 | NNE 9 | NNE 12 | NNE 8 | NNE 12 |
19 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 27 | 3 | 25 | 11 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 7 | 13 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | SE 18 | SE 17 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 14 | — | — | — | — | N 15 | N 14 | N 14 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 13 | S 10 | NNE 12 | S 9 |
5 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 15 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | — | E 8 |
190 | 223 | 217 | 217 | 162 | 131 | 95 | 73 | 100 | 161 | 192 | 249 | 299 | 284 | 305 | 313 | 324 | — | 190 | — | 185 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 832 | 1626 | 1578 | 1578 | 1578 | 1600 | 845 | 1600 | 2027 | 832 | 2033 | 2014 | 832 | 2022 | 1984 | 832 | 1715 | 1626 | 1492 | 1990 | 1666 |
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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.
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.











