Aja Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for this stretch of coast. To be honest, it’s a pretty bleak run for the next couple of weeks, with very little to get excited about. The water temp is sitting at 84°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year, no real surprises there.

The first real chance of a paddle is on Monday, August 17th, at Aja. It’s a reef setup that’s exposed to the north, but it’s inconsistent, so don’t bank on it. You’re looking at a tiny 2ft of easterly swell, with a period of 10 seconds. The combined swell energy is weak, sitting at just 73, so it’s pretty gutless. The wind is a gentle cross-offshore breeze at 9 mph, so it’ll be clean, but the whole picture is very ordinary. It’s really only for the die-hards who just need to get wet. Crowds are possible here.

From Tuesday, August 18th, right through until Saturday, August 22nd, it’s a write-off. No surf to speak of, with poor conditions and building winds, with a risk of thunderstorms. Saturday afternoon sees a tiny 2ft of swell appear, but it’s still poor.

Sunday, August 23rd, shows a little pulse, but still with very poor conditions overall. A 1ft easterly swell at 8 seconds, with a moderate offshore breeze, but it’s not going to deliver anything worth the drive.

The following week, from Monday, August 24th, to Friday, August 28th, is mostly flat, with just small scraps of energy. The wind swings around onshore and picks up, making it choppy and lumpy, so don’t bother.

The only thing that might get your heart rate up is right at the tail end of the forecast. On Monday, August 31st, things get a bit wild. A big 10ft easterly groundswell rolls in, with a very long 15-second period. The combined swell energy is a massive 5121, which is strong and powerful. However, here’s the catch – the wind is a moderate cross-on shore at 12 mph, and the conditions are described as choppy. For a reef break like Aja, a long-period easterly swell can be good, but that cross-on wind will mess it up. This is definitely only for the experts, as it’s too big for anyone else. Given the poor wind, this setup actually looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

To be honest, the pick of a very bad bunch is that Monday morning on August 17th for a tiny, clean wave, but that’s a low bar. The big swell on the 31st is promising only if you’re a charger and can handle lousy wind. Otherwise, this region is looking at a long, flat stretch.

Rusty.

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