
Surf Forecasts:
Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 3 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, ESE swell with 971 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period with ESE 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s 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 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 12s period and expected on Friday (Jul 03) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright mate, Rusty here, and I’m looking at Lajao on Baia dos Golfinhos – a beginner-friendly reef break that’s real consistent. But this forecast is a tough read. For the next 16 days, there’s no real standout. It’s a whole lot of “meh.”
Starting Friday July 3rd, we’ve got chest-to-head high surf around 6ft from the ESE with a 9-second period. The combined wave energy reads 507 (moderate), so there’s some grunt, but it’s not clean power. The wind is a stiff cross-offshore from the SE at 25 km/h, which keeps the faces tidy. Water temp is about normal for the time of year.
Saturday July 4th morning brings the biggest swell of the run – about 7ft from the ESE and energy jumps to 995 (moderate to strong). Period’s still 9 seconds. Wind drops to 20 km/h from the SSE, still cross-off, so it’s clean. That’s your best window. But the whole forecast is littered with “marginal” and “poor” notes. The swell fades Saturday afternoon to 5ft.
From Sunday July 5th through Wednesday July 8th, we’re stuck in a rut: 4ft to 6ft, mostly ESE swell, 7-9 second period, and moderate cross-off breezes. Energy dips as low as 171 (weak). Clean, but boring.
Then Thursday July 9th to Tuesday July 14th is a real flat spell. Swell drops below 3ft, period shrinks to 6-7 seconds, and energy is mostly under 130 (weak). Wind goes cross-shore from the east, adding a slight bump. That’s nearly a week of poor conditions.
A little bump shows up around Thursday July 16th and Friday July 17th, with swell climbing back to 4ft to 5ft from the east, period still 7 seconds, and energy around 211-263 (weak to moderate). Wind is cross-off from the SSE at 20-30 km/h, keeping it clean, but it’s still nothing to write home about. Saturday July 18th looks similar at 5ft and 8 seconds.
So here’s the truth: Lajao is a consistent little reef, but this forecast is a waiting game. The best shot is Saturday morning July 4th with that 7ft ESE swell (995 energy) and clean cross-off wind – a fun, manageable wave for beginners. After that, it’s flat and poor for a long stretch. Don’t force it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
723 | 484 | 552 | 783 | 629 | 393 | 562 | 502 | 270 | 361 | 343 | 197 | 306 | 147 | 167 | 128 | 151 | 82 | 57 | 57 | 56 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 5:58AM2.09m | 6:25PM1.91m | 6:35AM2.07m | 7:03PM1.89m | 7:15AM2.02m | 7:45PM1.87m | 8:00AM1.96m | 8:34PM1.84m | 8:53AM1.90m | 9:31PM1.81m | 9:56AM1.84m | 10:36PM1.81m | 11:09AM1.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:46PM0.43m | 12:17PM0.33m | 00:22AM0.47m | 12:54PM0.38m | 1:02AM0.51m | 1:35PM0.43m | 1:46AM0.56m | 2:21PM0.48m | 2:39AM0.60m | 3:15PM0.52m | 3:43AM0.61m | 4:20PM0.55m | 4:56AM0.57m | 5:30PM0.53m | |||||||
— | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | |
— | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | |
mm | 5 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 |
Feels °C | 24 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 8 | E 9 | E 8 | NNE 10 | E 8 | ESE 8 | NE 9 | ESE 8 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NNE 8 | ESE 7 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | E 7 | E 7 |
383 | 7 | 7 | 421 | 355 | 13 | 340 | 270 | 9 | 219 | 229 | 21 | 183 | 15 | 12 | 7 | 86 | 8 | 20 | 57 | 56 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SSE 12 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | SSE 12 | NE 8 | NNE 10 | N 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | N 11 | NE 9 | N 11 | N 10 | — | NNE 10 | SE 18 | SE 16 | NE 9 | NE 9 |
7 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 28 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 23 | 21 | 10 | 20 | 9 | 8 | — | 9 | 12 | 10 | 20 | 19 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 9 | SE 15 | N 12 | NE 9 | N 11 | NNE 11 | N 10 | SE 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | S 14 | S 16 | S 16 | N 10 | S 19 | — | N 12 | SE 16 | NNE 11 |
— | 3 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 8 | 7 | — | 3 | 10 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | — | — |
723 | 484 | 552 | 783 | 629 | 393 | 562 | 502 | 270 | 361 | 343 | 197 | 306 | 147 | 167 | 128 | 151 | 82 | 57 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 992 | 834 | 1578 | 1578 | 411 | 1578 | 1 | 471 | 1666 | 122 | 992 | 1626 | 993 | 992 | 1600 | 832 | 826 | 1666 | 17 | 86 | 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.
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