Surf Forecasts:
Ajo surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, NW swell with 82 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ajo this week:
The surf forecast for Ajo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ajo in the next 16 days are 0.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 5th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ajo over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks in our patch. Honestly, it's a slow start. We're going to be sitting through a pretty long flat spell before anything decent shows up.
The first proper chance to paddle out looks like it could be Thursday the 9th of July. The swell at Ajo is tiny, only 2ft from the NW, but the wind is set to go glassy (99-100% clean). It's not going to be anything special, just small and clean with moderate wave energy (49). This is a solid beginner-friendly option to get wet, but nothing to get excited about.
After that, we go back into a slump with nothing worth mentioning until another window opens on Sunday the 19th of July. This is where things get interesting. On Sunday morning the 19th, we see a real pulse of energy from the NW pushing in at 4ft. The wind is forecast to be glassy (99-100% clean), and the combined swell energy is strong (482). This is the standout of the whole run. The swell direction from the NW matches the optimum direction for Ajo. The morning looks like the pick, with clean, glassy conditions. It could get a little busy as the break is considered "often" crowded, but for the quality on offer, it's worth it. Be aware, the swell is just over 4ft, so it's getting into a bit more challenging territory for absolute beginners, but it's still manageable.
If you miss that, Monday the 20th of July also has a glassy morning with a similar 4ft NW swell and moderate energy (240). Another good session, but the previous day's Sunday morning window looks like the absolute best bet. The water temperature is about average for this time of year.
All in all, hang tight through the long gap until the second week. That Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th are worth waiting for.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 72 | 79 | 44 | 40 | 40 | 25 | 25 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 38 | 47 | 44 | 41 | 41 | 45 | 64 | 35 | 24 | 64 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:38AM3.08m | 8:53PM3.30m | 9:20AM3.02m | 9:36PM3.21m | 10:08AM2.96m | 10:28PM3.12m | 11:06AM2.93m | 11:30PM3.05m | 12:12PM2.94m | 00:42AM3.04m | 1:24PM3.04m | 1:57AM3.12m | 2:32PM3.22m | 3:06AM3.27m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:37PM0.72m | 3:10AM0.66m | 3:20PM0.81m | 3:55AM0.73m | 4:10PM0.89m | 4:48AM0.79m | 5:10PM0.95m | 5:49AM0.84m | 6:19PM0.94m | 6:58AM0.83m | 7:33PM0.83m | 8:07AM0.75m | 8:43PM0.63m | ||||||||
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 | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:54 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | NW 10 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NW 9 | NNE 5 | NE 4 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 25 | 79 | 20 | 13 | 40 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 38 | 47 | 44 | 41 | 41 | 45 | 64 | 35 | 24 | 64 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | W 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | WNW 10 | NNW 8 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 6 | — | N 13 | NNW 11 | N 5 |
| kJ | 72 | 2 | 44 | 40 | — | 25 | 25 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | — | 3 | 13 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 11 | — | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | NW 12 |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 5 | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | NW 3 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — |
| kJ | — | 27 | — | — | 20 | — | — | 3 | 8 | 9 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 6 | 55 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 112 | 120 | 486 | 441 | 379 | 468 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 27 | 35 | 0 | 28 | 35 |
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