Surf Forecasts:
Ajo surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, N swell with 449 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with NNE 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 1.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ajo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's get stuck into what's on the cards for the Ajo stretch over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it's a rough start. For the first few days, from Wednesday the 22nd right through to the end of July, the conditions are just not cooperating. We've got a mix of cross, cross-onshore winds, and the wave quality is suffering for it. The swell is small and weak, with combined energy barely cracking 100 in the early days, and even when it picks up a bit on the 25th and 26th with 6ft from the NW, the wind is a fresh breeze that's just mashing it up. It's a solid gap of days with no real recommendation.
Then, finally, on Monday the 27th of July, we get a real window of opportunity. The morning session is looking like the standout of the whole outlook. The wind drops out to glassy, and we've got a 4ft swell rolling in from the NW with a period of 10 seconds. That's a proper groundswell, and the combined energy is at 292 (moderate). It's a beginner-friendly spot, very consistent, and with that offshore wind, it's going to be clean. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing wild. The swell direction is right on the money for the optimum from the NW, so the waves should have a bit of shape. Just keep in mind this spot is often crowded, so you'll want to be out there early.
After that Monday morning beauty, the window slams shut again. The wind swings back onshore in the afternoon, and the rest of the week and into August is a bit of a write-off. We get a few more glassy mornings on the 3rd, 4th, and 5th of August, but the swell is tiny – barely 2ft to 3ft – and the energy is very weak (35-80). You might get a knee-high dribbler on the 3rd, but it's a real "if you're desperate" situation. The 5th of August morning is glassy with a 2ft NW swell, but the period is a measly 5 seconds, so it's just wind chop with no push.
So, to sum it up: the only real standout is the morning of Monday the 27th of July. That's your window for clean, waist-high, NW groundswell with glassy conditions. The rest of the 16 days is a long stretch of poor surf and unfavourable winds. It's a bit of a bummer, but when it's not on, it's not on.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed night, min 18°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri night, min 19°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sat morning, calm by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NE 6 | WNW 5 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 104 | 43 | 51 | 71 | 54 | 53 | 57 | 24 | 48 | 89 | 286 | 244 | 254 | 175 | 113 | 74 | 292 | 332 | 272 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:55PM2.94m | 11:28AM2.80m | 11:58PM2.73m | 12:35PM2.71m | 1:12AM2.63m | 1:47PM2.72m | 2:23AM2.66m | 2:50PM2.83m | 3:21AM2.77m | 3:41PM2.99m | 4:07AM2.93m | 4:23PM3.17m | 4:46AM3.08m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:04AM1.01m | 5:33PM1.13m | 6:04AM1.18m | 6:43PM1.23m | 7:13AM1.26m | 7:56PM1.22m | 8:21AM1.22m | 8:59PM1.10m | 9:17AM1.09m | 9:50PM0.94m | 10:03AM0.92m | 10:33PM0.76m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — |
 | 9:49 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:43 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NE 6 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | N 12 | NW 11 | — | NNW 7 | NNW 12 | NNW 6 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 |
| kJ | 104 | 43 | 22 | 71 | 54 | 53 | 57 | 24 | 22 | 8 | 3 | 5 | — | 175 | 14 | 74 | 292 | 332 | 272 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | N 6 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | W 9 | NNW 6 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | N 13 | NW 9 | NNW 11 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 10 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 22 | 17 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 47 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 10 | — | — | — | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 4 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NNW 7 | WNW 7 | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 51 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 48 | 89 | 286 | 244 | 254 | 108 | 113 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 6 | 35 | 0 | 28 | 421 | 0 | 130 | 1084 | 128 | 275 | 467 | 17 | 17 | 359 | 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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