Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here, and I’ve gotta be straight with you – this 16-day window for Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) is a tough one to call. We’re looking at a long stretch of nothing much to get excited about. The first solid recommendation doesn’t even pop up until the 2nd of September, and even then it’s a real struggle. The water temp here is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The whole pattern is basically a flat spell broken by a small pulse of easterly windswell that’s just not cooperating. The wind is mostly cross or cross-on, chewing up the surface. From the 31st of August right through until the 1st of September, it’s a write-off – poor surf conditions with a messy cross-chop. The swell is there, but the quality is shot.

The first real chance to paddle out comes on Wednesday morning, the 2nd of September. The swell is 6ft from the ESE with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate (734). It’s still a bit of a mess with a cross-shore wind, but it’s the best we’ve got. The afternoon drops off to 4ft, so that morning window is your only shot.

After that, it’s a grim run. From the 3rd of September through to the 8th, we’re looking at a solid gap of poor surf. The swell stays tiny, mostly around 3ft, with periods of 7-8 seconds and cross-onshore winds. It’s just not worth the hassle.

A glimmer shows up on the 8th of September in the afternoon. The wind shifts to a cross-offshore from the SE, cleaning things up. But the swell is still weak at 4ft and a short period of 6 seconds – combined energy is only 135. It’s a clean, small wave for a beginner to mess around on.

The standout, if you can call it that, is the morning of the 13th of September. The swell is 5ft from the east with an 8-second period, and the wind is a clean cross-offshore from the SE. The combined energy is moderate (244). This is the most promising session in the whole outlook – clean, fun-sized waves for a beginner or someone just wanting to get wet. But remember, it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on the charts.

The rest of the second week is more of the same: small, short-period swell with cross-shore winds. The last few days of the window are a flat, disappointing end.

So, to wrap it up: the best on offer is the morning of the 2nd of September for the biggest swell, but the quality is poor. The real standout is the morning of the 13th of September for the cleanest conditions. Everything else is a quiet spell. Conditions can change, and it’s rarely this flat for long, so don’t lose hope.

Rusty.

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