
Surf Forecasts:
Ajo surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, NNW swell with 904 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 11PM. 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 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ajo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright surfers, Rusty here. Let’s chat about the surf for the next couple of weeks at Ajo. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, so let's get into it.
The first few days are a bit of a struggle. We're looking at small, weak surf on Thursday with the wind blowing cross-shore, so the water will be a bit messy. The energy is pretty pathetic (39), and honestly, it’s not worth getting wet for. Friday morning cleans up a touch, turning glassy with a tiny 2ft wave, but it’s still pretty ordinary. You could get a few knee-slappers if you're really keen, but it’s not going to be a session to remember.
The weekend brings a bit more size, but the wind is going to be a problem. Saturday has some better energy (663) with a 3.5ft swell pushing through, but that easterly wind will have things chopped up and cross. Sunday is cleaner, with a manageable 4ft and a cross-off breeze, making it the pick of the weekend. The swell is a bit more lined up with that 12-second period, so there might be a couple of fun ones if you can find a bank. But still, it's not setting the world on fire.
After that, we get a bit of a lull. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday are all pretty small and unremarkable. There’s some glassy conditions thrown in there on Tuesday and Wednesday morning, but the swell just drops off. You’ll be chasing reform mush most of the time, so unless you’ve got nothing else on, it’s probably not worth the paddle.
We get a tiny blip on Thursday the 12th with some clean conditions in the morning, but the swell is tiny (1.5ft). Then Friday and Saturday are again small with poor winds mixing things up. It's a quiet stretch.
Now, here’s where things get interesting. The standouts of the whole forecast are the mornings of Tuesday the 16th and Thursday the 17th. There's a big pulse of long-period northwest groundswell arriving. The energy for the 16th is the strongest we see all period (1291), pushing around 5.5ft with a solid 15-second period. The wind is light, and although it’s cross-shore, it’s not strong. This is the biggest swell of the window, but remember it's coming from the NW, which is what this spot is looking for. This is a proper sensation, the kind of morning you’ll want to be there early. Just be prepared for it to be more of a challenge—over 5ft, it’s pushing past the beginner zone.
Thursday morning looks great too, still a decent 3.5ft with a long 12-second period and clean conditions. It's a much more manageable size, so it could be the pick for those on a shorter board. The water is currently sitting at a touch warmer than normal for the time of year at 71.6°, which is a nice little bonus.
The final few days of the window are a bit of a fade again, with small surf and that onshore afternoon wind killing it. Friday the 18th starts out glassy but tiny, and that’s about it.
So, there’s a real bright spot in the middle of the pack. If you can, mark your calendar for the morning of the 16th – that’s the big one. The morning of the 17th is a solid follow-up. The rest of the run is a pretty typical stretch of quiet water, so don’t stress if you miss it.
Stay stoked.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 14 | WNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 10 |
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38 | 36 | 36 | 43 | 62 | 81 | 521 | 841 | 754 | 433 | 297 | 377 | 97 | 184 | 233 | 235 | 177 | 115 | 188 | 136 | 290 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy | cross | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:01AM3.23m | 9:30PM3.11m | 9:59AM3.01m | 10:42PM2.85m | 11:22AM2.86m | 00:21AM2.74m | 1:02PM2.91m | 1:55AM2.86m | 2:23PM3.15m | 3:04AM3.11m | 3:23PM3.47m | 3:56AM3.38m | 4:12PM3.76m | 4:40AM3.60m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:14PM0.68m | 3:42AM0.85m | 4:18PM0.91m | 4:52AM1.09m | 5:44PM1.05m | 6:24AM1.16m | 7:21PM0.97m | 7:53AM1.02m | 8:39PM0.71m | 8:59AM0.74m | 9:36PM0.40m | 9:51AM0.45m | 10:23PM0.14m | ||||||||
7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | |
— | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 26 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 6 | WNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 10 |
38 | 36 | 36 | 43 | 62 | 81 | 521 | 841 | 754 | 433 | 297 | 377 | 32 | 184 | 233 | 235 | 177 | 115 | 188 | 136 | 290 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 9 | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | NNE 3 | NNW 14 | — | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | W 17 | NW 9 | NW 6 | — | — | — | NNW 11 | — | NNW 10 | — |
— | 8 | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | 138 | — | 15 | 21 | 6 | 5 | 68 | 20 | — | — | — | 12 | — | 65 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 14 | NNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 97 | 31 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | 12 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 14 | — | — | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 185 | 329 | 27 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 6 | 52 | 0 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 6 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
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Information about the Ajo Surf forecast
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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