Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.22° S 35.06° W

Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) sea temperature is
27.2° C
0.3° 

Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, ESE swell with 337 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) 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 1.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 12th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Best Surf 6AM (Sun 12th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 19th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) over the next 16 days.


Alright, listen up. Rusty here. We’re looking at Lajao (Baia dos Golfinhos) for the next couple of weeks, and I’ve got to be straight with you – it’s a bit of a waiting game. The surf is pretty ordinary for the first week, but there’s a glimmer of something better in the second week if you’re patient.

The overall pattern is flat and weak to start. Through Sunday the 12th and into the following week, we’re stuck with tiny, short-period windswell. The water temp is about average for this time of year, which is fine, but the waves are just not there. For Sunday the 12th, you’ll see a messy 5ft swell from the ESE with a short 6-second period and a combined energy of only 315 (weak). The wind is a cross-off from the SE, so it’s clean, but the wave quality is marginal at best. On Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th, it drops further – 4ft to 3ft of weak, short-period swell. The energy is pitiful, with values like 165 and 90 (weak). Wind is cross to cross-on, so it’s not even clean. This is a real struggle for a paddle.

We then have a gap of several days with no real recommendations. The surf stays small and messy right through to the 19th. The swell height hangs around 3ft to 5ft, but the period is still short (6 to 7 seconds) and the energy is weak to moderate at best, like 199 (weak). The wind is mostly cross-off, so it’s clean, but the waves are just too weak and inconsistent to get excited about. It’s a blank run for a few days.

Now, things start to change around the 20th of July (Monday). The swell picks up a little, with 5ft from the E at 7 seconds and the energy climbing to 270 (moderate). The wind is cross and cross-off, so it’s still a bit messy. By the 21st (Tuesday), we’re looking at 5ft swell from the E with an 8-second period, and energy hitting 264 (moderate). The wind is cross-off and clean. This is still marginal, but the tide is questionable.

The real standout in this outlook is the 24th of July (Friday morning). We’ve got a solid 6ft swell from the ESE with a 9-second period and a combined energy of 737 (strong). The wind is a clean cross-off from the SE. This is the best on offer by a long shot. The wave energy is kicking, and the wind is good. The only caveat is that Lajao is a reef break, and with a 9-second period, it’s a mid-range groundswell that should wrap in nicely. But remember, this is a long-range call – it’s promising but not locked in. The break is very consistent, so if it comes together, it’ll be worth it. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so you might have some company.

After that, the swell backs off a bit through the 25th and 26th, with 4ft swell from the E and energy dropping to 154 (weak). The wind is still cross-off, but the energy is gone.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a washout. The standout is the morning of Friday the 24th of July – that’s your best bet. Keep your eyes on that one.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Sat
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
ESE
6
1.4
ESE
6
1.1
E
7
1.1
E
7
1.2
E
7
1.1
E
7
0.9
E
7
0.9
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7
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7
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7
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6
0.9
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1.2
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6
1.4
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7
0.9
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6
1.1
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6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
165
144
107
111
131
111
74
79
81
64
81
79
77
80
109
74
57
119
183
64
98
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
20
SE
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
E
15
ENE
10
E
15
E
10
E
15
ESE
20
SE
25
SE
20
SSE
25
SE
20
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20
SSE
25
ESE
25
SE
15
SSE
20
SE
20
ESE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
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High Tide
1:54AM2.09m
2:33PM2.06m
2:50AM2.24m
3:27PM2.15m
3:42AM2.36m
4:17PM2.21m
4:30AM2.44m
5:04PM2.23m
5:17AM2.45m
5:50PM2.20m
6:03AM2.40m
6:34PM2.14m
6:48AM2.28m
Low Tide
8:17AM0.17m
8:37PM0.28m
9:12AM0.04m
9:28PM0.20m
10:03AM-0.05m
10:17PM0.15m
10:51AM-0.07m
11:03PM0.15m
11:38AM-0.03m
11:48PM0.19m
12:23PM0.07m
00:33AM0.27m
1:07PM0.21m
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5:19
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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