Surf Forecasts:
Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, ESE swell with 329 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – looking at Lajao over the next sixteen days, and it's a tough run. This exposed reef break needs the right angle, and we just aren't getting it.
The whole stretch from now through the end of August is pretty average. For the first week and a bit, we've got a persistent cross to cross-offshore wind from the SSE and SE, which is not ideal for this spot. The swell is coming from the east and east-southeast, which isn't the optimum direction from the charts. The wave heights bob around from 2 ft up to 6 ft, but the quality is being ruined. On Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th, there's a bit of a kick, with energy in the moderate range, but the Sunday afternoon sees the period drop to a junky 6 seconds on a 6 ft swell. That's just messy. For the rest of that first week into the second, it's a similar story: waist to chest-high waves with moderate energy, but the period stays short (6 to 8 seconds) and the wind stays on the cross-shore. The setup is beach-and-reef, so with these conditions, it might actually be more interesting for kite surfing than paddling.
There is a true standout, but you’ve got to be patient. The only window that catches the eye right at the end of the run is Friday the 28th. The afternoon session sees a little pulse of energy with a slight nudge in period to 8 seconds. The swell will be around 4 ft from the east, which is still not ideal, but it’s the best on offer. For the most part, though, the cross-shore and cross-onshore winds just won’t let this break clean up. If you are a beginner, the waves never really crack the 5 ft mark, so that's fine for comfort, but the chop and poor shape will be a big challenge.
The first real lull is right now, and the gap in decent surf stretches through until that slight window on the 28th. Keep checking in, because the consistency here is "very consistent" so it's just waiting for the right combo.
Signing off, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | ESE 5 | ESE 13 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
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 kJ | 48 | 37 | 131 | 145 | 185 | 127 | 144 | 144 | 95 | 73 | 71 | 78 | 84 | 114 | 309 | 176 | 173 | 171 | 113 | 114 | 114 |
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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-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 6:00PM2.21m | 6:15AM2.28m | 6:37PM2.09m | 6:54AM2.09m | 7:15PM1.95m | 7:35AM1.88m | 7:56PM1.80m | 8:22AM1.68m | 8:46PM1.65m | 9:25AM1.51m | 9:56PM1.54m | 10:57AM1.43m | 11:28PM1.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:50AM0.07m | 00:01AM0.20m | 12:27PM0.21m | 00:41AM0.31m | 1:04PM0.37m | 1:22AM0.45m | 1:44PM0.54m | 2:10AM0.60m | 2:31PM0.70m | 3:11AM0.72m | 3:36PM0.83m | 4:37AM0.78m | 5:07PM0.87m | ||||||||
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 | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — |
 | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | NNE 9 | ESE 12 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | E 7 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | E 7 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 48 | 33 | 131 | 117 | 8 | 77 | 8 | 8 | 38 | 20 | 19 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 107 | 9 | 8 | 113 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | ESE 12 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | N 13 | NNE 9 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 11 | ESE 9 | S 12 | SE 9 | N 11 | E 12 | SE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 |
| kJ | 9 | 31 | 20 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 29 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 8 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 16 | NE 9 | S 14 | N 13 | NNE 9 | SE 16 | N 13 | NNE 9 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 8 | SSE 9 | — | NNE 10 | N 11 | SE 12 | NNE 9 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 |
| kJ | 10 | 21 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 29 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 8 | — | 10 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 43 | 37 | 80 | 145 | 185 | 127 | 144 | 144 | 95 | 73 | 71 | 78 | 84 | 114 | 309 | 176 | 173 | 171 | 113 | 114 | 114 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 992 | 1653 | 2074 | 993 | 1600 | 1600 | 1600 | 1600 | 1578 | 1578 | 1578 | 1031 | 992 | 1600 | 17 | 826 | 1600 | 992 | 832 | 2010 | 1978 |
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