Surf Forecasts:
Ajo surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, NNW swell with 203 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ajo in the next 16 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ajo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about what's going on at Ajo.
Honestly, mate, it’s a pretty grim outlook for the next couple of weeks. The water’s a touch warmer than normal for the time of year at 72°, but that’s about the only positive. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, weak, and messy surf with only a couple of moments that might get your heart beating a little faster.
For the entire first week, from Wednesday the 12th right through, it’s pretty much a write-off. Wave heights are tiny, mostly under 2 ft, with combined swell energy barely reaching three digits on a few afternoons. The wind is almost always cross or cross-onshore, chopping everything up. It’s not worth paddling out for.
We finally see a bit of a pulse on Friday the 21st. The morning session sees the swell bump up to 6 ft from the NNW, with the combined energy hitting a solid 495 — moderate to strong energy. The wind turns cross-offshore, cleaning it up nicely. This is the one standout in the whole forecast. For an exposed spot like Ajo, that's your best window. It’s still a bit of a crumbly wave, but it’ll be the best rideable surf on offer. The afternoon gets messy again as the wind swings cross-onshore, so get in early.
Then there’s another possible window on Sunday the 23rd. The swell is only 2 ft, but it’s from the NW with an offshore wind and glassy conditions in the morning. It’ll be a clean little wave for a beginner-friendly spot, but nothing to get too excited about.
Looking way out to Thursday the 27th, a bigger pulse of 6 ft to 7 ft shows up from the NW. The energy is pumping at 393 to 781, so there’s serious power behind it. Problem is, the wind is cross-shore and then cross-onshore, turning the big swell into a choppy, unappealing mess. The conditions will be poor, so for most of us, it’s a pass. If you’re an expert looking for a beast to wrestle, you might find it interesting, but it’s not going to be clean.
Honestly, if you’re desperate for a wave, set your alarm for Friday the 21st before the wind turns. That’s the best and really the only decent call in this whole stretch. Otherwise, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 6 |
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 kJ | 37 | 23 | 20 | 25 | 56 | 72 | 64 | 43 | 41 | 39 | 76 | 66 | 163 | 193 | 105 | 66 | 77 | 60 | 25 | 24 | 16 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:11PM3.97m | 5:39AM3.72m | 5:55PM4.10m | 6:21AM3.77m | 6:37PM4.11m | 7:01AM3.74m | 7:17PM4.00m | 7:39AM3.63m | 7:55PM3.78m | 8:16AM3.45m | 8:33PM3.49m | 8:53AM3.23m | 9:13PM3.16m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:50AM0.24m | 11:23PM-0.04m | 11:35AM0.07m | 00:06AM-0.13m | 12:17PM0.00m | 00:47AM-0.11m | 12:57PM0.04m | 1:26AM0.02m | 1:37PM0.17m | 2:03AM0.24m | 2:17PM0.39m | 2:41AM0.51m | 2:58PM0.65m | 3:21AM0.81m | |||||||
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 | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 5 | N 5 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 6 |
| kJ | 37 | 23 | 20 | 25 | 56 | 72 | 64 | 43 | 22 | 36 | 76 | 66 | 163 | 193 | 105 | 66 | 77 | 60 | 25 | 24 | 16 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | — | N 4 | — | N 6 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | — | — | NW 8 | — | — | NNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 |
| kJ | 10 | 19 | 13 | 6 | — | 1 | — | 3 | 41 | 39 | 35 | 24 | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | 6 | 6 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | — | — | N 3 | — | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | NW 8 | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 2 | — | — | NNW 6 | — | NW 4 | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | 8 | — | 4 | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 28 | 35 | 120 | 52 | 35 | 0 | 27 | 468 | 35 | 28 | 35 | 0 | 6 | 17 | 0 | 27 | 468 | 0 | 35 | 473 | 332 |
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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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