Surf Forecasts:
Ajo surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, NNW swell with 808 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period with WNW 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ajo in the next 16 days are 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ajo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get into it. This is Rusty, and here's the outlook for Ajo.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the good news is a couple of real standouts are shaping up, especially for the weekend after next. The first week is mostly a write-off — you’ll be sitting on the beach watching the horizon more than riding waves. The first real window of opportunity doesn't arrive until Thursday morning, the 10th. Before that, it’s all small, messy, and blown out.
Thursday morning, the 10th, is the first time we see something worth paddling out for. The swell is a modest 4ft from the NNW, but the wind is light and offshore from the ESE, leaving the waves clean. The combined energy is moderate (267). It’s not going to be epic, but it’s a chance to get wet without a fight.
The real standout, the one you should circle on your calendar, is Sunday morning, the 13th of September. This is the best of the whole outlook. We’ve got a solid 5ft swell pushing in from the NNW with a nice 13-second period — that’s real groundswell energy. The ocean is pumping with strong energy (784), and it’s glassy. Zero wind. That’s as good as it gets. The water temp is sitting at 71°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can ditch the thick rubber.
One more to watch: Friday morning, the 18th of September. Swell is a bit bigger at 6ft from the NNW, and it’s glassy again. Very good surf conditions (584 energy). This one’s a little more solid, so if you’re a beginner, it might be pushing your limits. For the experienced crew, this is a morning to be out.
The rest of the period is a mix of small, onshore, or cross-chop. Sunday morning the 20th and Monday the 21st are totally blown out with rain and strong winds, so don’t even bother. After that, Tuesday morning the 22nd cleans up a bit with a light offshore, but it’s only a 3ft swell, so it’s just a fun-size session.
Overall, keep your eyes on Sunday the 13th and Friday the 18th. Those are the gems.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 10 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 17 | NW 15 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NW 12 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 172 | 179 | 149 | 145 | 437 | 380 | 212 | 401 | 267 | 218 | 103 | 47 | 46 | 42 | 21 | 28 | 489 | 784 | 784 | 558 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:23PM3.15m | 3:04AM3.11m | 3:23PM3.47m | 3:56AM3.38m | 4:12PM3.76m | 4:40AM3.60m | 4:55PM3.96m | 5:19AM3.74m | 5:34PM4.06m | 5:56AM3.81m | 6:11PM4.03m | 6:30AM3.78m | 6:46PM3.89m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:39PM0.71m | 8:59AM0.74m | 9:36PM0.40m | 9:51AM0.45m | 10:23PM0.14m | 10:35AM0.21m | 11:04PM-0.03m | 11:15AM0.05m | 11:42PM-0.10m | 11:53AM-0.01m | 00:17AM-0.06m | 12:30PM0.03m | 00:52AM0.08m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — |
 | 8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 15 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | — | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 10 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 15 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NW 12 |
| kJ | 172 | 179 | 149 | — | 437 | 380 | 212 | 401 | 267 | 218 | 103 | 47 | 46 | 42 | 21 | 16 | 489 | 784 | 784 | 558 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | NW 11 | NNW 11 | — | — | W 12 | W 11 | NW 11 | NNW 8 | NNE 3 | NE 4 | NNW 17 | NNE 4 | — | — | NNE 4 |
| kJ | 95 | — | — | — | — | 33 | 149 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 4 | 23 | 1 | 2 | 28 | 1 | — | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 8 | NNE 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 1 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | NNE 4 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 145 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 35 | 0 | 13 | 35 | 17 | 6 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 120 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Ajo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ajo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ajo surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Ajo) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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