Ajo Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.50° N 3.62° W

Ajo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ajo sea temperature is
22.1°C
1.3° 

Ajo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ajo surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, NNW swell with 760 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period. 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 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 2AM. 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 1st Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 6th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 6th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ajo over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Right, listen up. Rusty here.

First off, it’s pretty flat to start, so don’t bother paddling out until at least Saturday the 5th of September. We’ve got a dry spell for the first few days with tiny, weak swell and poor conditions.

For your first real chance, aim for Ajo on Sunday the 6th of September. The swell ticks up to a clean 5ft from the NW with a period of 12 seconds, which gives it some decent push. The combined energy reading is moderate to strong at 525, and with a light, cross-offshore wind in the morning, the waves will be clean and lined up. The water temp isn’t anything wild, about average for this time of year, so just a spring suit will do. This is the standout of the whole outlook.

Jump forward a bit, and Monday the 7th September has a morning session worth a look. The swell drops back to 2ft, but it comes from the NW with a long period of 15 seconds. That long period means it’ll be more like a groundswell, which at a place like Ajo should give you some nice, pushy walls. The combined energy is still moderate at 283, but that light cross-offshore wind will leave it glassy. This is a classic "quality over quantity" morning.

There’s another tidy window on Tuesday the 8th of September – same story, clean 3ft NW swell at 11 seconds with offshore wind in the morning. Good for a few turns.

Now for the last week, the energy perks up again. Check Wednesday the 16th of September. The swell jumps to 5ft from the NW with a period of 12 seconds, and the combined energy hits a strong 645. That’s some serious power. The morning wind is light cross-shore, so it won’t be perfect glass, but the wave height is there for some decent drops. Keep in mind, at 5ft, it’s getting a bit much for absolute beginners, but for anyone with a few sessions under their belt, it’s game on.

That Wednesday is your main bet for the second week, as other days get chopped up by onshore breezes in the afternoons or drop back to tiny, ordinary surf.

So, to sum it up: don’t rush out now. The real action starts on Sunday the 6th. I’m calling that the best of the lot, with Monday and Tuesday mornings as solid follow-up options. The 16th is a promising power day, but it’s a long way off, so keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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NW
9
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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288
760
505
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284
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
8:16AM3.42m
8:38PM3.38m
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
Low Tide
2:06AM0.36m
2:24PM0.46m
2:49AM0.59m
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
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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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