Aja Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on the table for this region. The next 16 days are a mixed bag, but don't get your hopes up too high.

Right now, we are looking at a pretty lean run. For the first couple of days, the surf is small and messy with a stormy vibe. There's a little window that pops up for Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th, but nothing that's going to get you calling in sick. After that, it goes pretty flat for a solid stretch. From Friday the 14th right through to the end of the forecast period, the wave energy just drops off a cliff. There are long gaps with no real surf to speak of, so you might want to find something else to do for a while.

Now, the only real standout in this whole period is Aja on Monday, August 10th. The swell ticks up to a clean 3ft to 4ft from the east, and the offshore wind is blowing light to moderate from the SE. That's going to give you some tidy little lines. The swell period is a very long 13 to 14 seconds, which means it’s a proper groundswell with some punch, but at a reef break like Aja, that long period actually works in your favour, shaping up nicely. The combined wave energy is solid, hitting around 413 to 437, so there's some proper grunt in the water for a reef break of this size. The water is sitting at 86°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won't need the thickest suit.

Tuesday the 11th will still be rideable with the wind holding offshore, but the size drops back to 2ft to 3ft and the energy fades. It'll be a bit more ordinary.

After Tuesday, the wind stays offshore for most of the week, which is the one saving grace, but the swell just isn't there. From Thursday the 14th onwards, we're looking at waves under 2ft and a lot of days with zero energy. A few days in the second week like Saturday the 16th show a tiny blip of 2ft, but the energy is weak and the conditions are just poor. The end of the month looks completely flat with strong cross-off winds, which won't do anything for the surf but might make for some interesting kite action if you're into that.

Honestly, if you are desperate for a paddle, make the call for Monday the 10th at Aja. The rest of the window is a write-off. Keep an eye on it, forecasts can change, but right now it looks like a long, quiet spell.

Rusty.

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