
Surf Forecasts:
Ajo surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, NW swell with 104 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ajo in the next 16 days are 0.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ajo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the surf at Ajo.
Honestly, it’s a tough stretch for the next couple of weeks. The outlook is pretty flat for a long while, and there’s nothing really worth getting excited about. We’re looking at a long gap with practically no decent surf on offer. The first few days are all small, weak, and messy. The only real window of opportunity doesn’t even start to show up until Monday the 10th of August, and even then, it’s marginal.
The first real glimmer is Monday morning, the 10th of August. It’s a tiny 2ft swell from the NW with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is weak (68), but the wind is glassy, and that’s a major positive. The conditions are described as “surfable waves but very ordinary.” It’s not a standout, but it’s the first time the wind is working for us. Because it’s glassy, the water will be clean, but the swell is just too small to get your heart racing. The water temperature is about average for the time of year.
Then we hit another dry spell. Nothing really comes together until the next Monday morning, the 17th of August. Again, we get a glassy morning with a 2ft swell from the NNW, period of 7 seconds. The energy is weak (63), and again, it’s just “surfable waves but very ordinary.” It’s clean, but tiny.
The one true standout in this whole 16-day window, if you can call it that, is Thursday morning, the 20th of August. The swell jumps to 3ft from the NW, period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate (135). The wind is glassy, so the conditions will be clean. This is the best swell size and energy combination we see, with the best wind. It’s still small, but for a spot like Ajo (a beginner break on the coast), it’s about as good as it gets in this run. The swell direction is from the NW, and the optimum swell direction for this spot is also NW, so that’s perfectly aligned. Because it’s a beginner spot and very consistent, it’s a good window for the learners. Crowds are often here, so expect company.
The final mention is Saturday morning, the 22nd of August. The swell is 3ft from the NW, period of 9 seconds, with moderate energy (168), and it’s glassy again. But the water temperature is about average, and the swell is still small. It’s clean, but that’s about it.
The rest of the days are filled with poor surf conditions, light onshore or cross-shore winds, and very weak energy. After the 22nd, it drops off again. It’s a long, flat, quiet period with only a few tiny, clean windows. Nothing here is going to get the blood pumping, but if you’re desperate for a paddle, the 20th and 22nd are your best bet for clean, small waves.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon night, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 6 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | NW 12 | NW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
20 | 6 | 8 | 60 | 104 | 100 | 71 | 67 | 70 | 65 | 48 | 49 | 48 | 33 | 23 | 17 | 9 | 37 | 58 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:21AM2.88m | 1:04PM2.94m | 1:51AM2.94m | 2:24PM3.13m | 3:05AM3.14m | 3:30PM3.43m | 4:04AM3.37m | 4:24PM3.73m | 4:55AM3.58m | 5:11PM3.97m | 5:39AM3.72m | 5:55PM4.10m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:33AM1.02m | 7:19PM0.94m | 7:55AM0.94m | 8:38PM0.72m | 9:04AM0.73m | 9:42PM0.43m | 10:01AM0.47m | 10:36PM0.16m | 10:50AM0.24m | 11:23PM-0.04m | 11:35AM0.07m | 00:06AM-0.13m | |||||||
— | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | |
9:30 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | NW 12 | NW 11 |
20 | 6 | 4 | 60 | 104 | 100 | 71 | 67 | 70 | 65 | 48 | 49 | 48 | 33 | 23 | 17 | 9 | 37 | 58 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 5 | NW 13 | N 4 | N 4 | — | N 4 | N 4 | — | N 5 | N 4 | W 10 | NW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 4 |
7 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 6 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 7 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 19 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | NW 10 | W 9 | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | N 13 | W 10 | — | W 12 | N 5 | — | — | N 3 | NW 7 | N 7 |
2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNE 5 | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | N 4 | — | — | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | NW 4 |
— | — | 8 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1023 | 477 | 329 | 0 | 13 | 329 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 28 | 35 | 0 | 28 | 35 | 134 | 359 | 303 | 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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Ajo may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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