Aja Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s switch to feet and Fahrenheit for the same outlook.

The first week and a half at Aja is a total bust. Nothing but tiny, weak waves and onshore junk until the 5th of August. That’s a long stretch of flatness.

On the morning of Wednesday the 5th, a big pulse hits: 10-foot swell from the east, with a very long period of 18 seconds. That’s a lot of energy, over 5000 units, but the wind is a moderate cross-shore, so it’s going to be choppy and lumpy. Only for experienced surfers who don’t mind a fight. The afternoon gets uglier with stronger wind.

The 6th of August is a washout. The swell is over 18 feet with near gale winds. That’s kite-surfing territory, not for boards. The 7th is even worse with hurricane-force winds. Stay on the beach.

The 8th and 9th see the swell drop, but it’s still hammered by strong southerly winds. The waves are clean, but the wind is howling.

The real window is from the 11th of August. On Tuesday morning, we get a 4-foot east swell with a solid 13-second period, and the wind is offshore from the southeast. That’s clean, glassy, and beautiful. The energy is moderate, so it’ll have some punch. The morning is the pick with a gentle offshore breeze. The afternoon is also good, just a bit windier. This carries through the 12th and 13th. This is your time.

Aja is a reef break that’s inconsistent, so it doesn’t fire often, but when the east swell lines up with offshore wind, it’s gold. The water temp is about 86°, which is a touch warmer than normal for the season. Crowds can be a problem here sometimes, so get there early.

The 15th of August brings a bigger, 6-foot swell, but it’s short period and cross-shore, so it won’t be as clean. A backup plan, but nothing beats that offshore window from the 11th to the 13th.

That’s the story. Only one break, and it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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