Aja Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down the surf at Aja for the next couple of weeks.

First off, it’s a slow start. We’ve got a solid 7-day stretch of nothing worth riding from now until the 25th of August. The swell is either flat, tiny, or just plain messy. Most days have 0.2ft to 1ft of short-period windswell (6-8 seconds) with cross-off or cross winds. The energy readings are mostly in the single or double digits – weak stuff. The water temp is 84°F, which is about normal for this time of year.

Things pick up a little on the 25th. A 0.8ft pulse from the east-northeast with a 10-second period shows up, giving us a moderate 128 energy reading. The wind is a gentle cross-shore, so it’ll be a bit bumpy, but it’s something. The 27th afternoon brings a big change: a 3ft east swell with a very long 16-second period, and energy jumps to 3971. That’s a powerful groundswell, but the wind is onshore from the northwest. On a reef, that long period can be a good thing, but the onshore wind will mess it up. It’s only for the experienced guys.

The real standout is the 31st of August into the 1st of September. On the 31st, we’ve got a 7ft to 8ft east-northeast to east swell with a 14-second period. The energy is massive – 20,105 to 23,073. And the wind? Dead calm, glassy as a mirror. But here’s the thing: that’s way too big for Aja. It’s a reef, and 7ft+ is a monster. The guidance says it’s too big for the break. This is only for hardcore experts, and even then, it’s super dangerous. The crowd is possible here, but at that size, only the brave will be out.

Then it goes quiet for a day or two before the 2nd of September throws another huge pulse: 8ft to 9ft from the west to west-northwest, with periods of 12-13 seconds and energy hitting 15,112 to 24,487. The wind is cross-onshore, which is a shame, but the size is insane. Same story – expert territory only, and the break can’t handle it well.

So, bottom line: the first week is a total loss. The best window is the 31st of August morning, with glassy conditions and a massive east swell, but it’s dangerously big for Aja. If you’re a top-tier charger, that’s your shot. For everyone else, maybe look at the 25th-27th for something smaller, but the wind won’t be doing you any favors.

Rusty.

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