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Ajo surfForecast / Cantabria / Spain
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Saturday 25 Apr 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Ajo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ajo sea temperature is
15.5° C
(Which is 2.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 (Apr 28) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ajo in the next 16 days are 1.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) 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+) | 5PM (Tue 28th Apr) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 1st May) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ajo over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Sat 2 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WNW 9 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 5 | WNW 15 | N 6 | NW 12 | N 7 | N 7 | NW 17 | NNW 16 | NNW 15 | NW 14 | NNW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | |
8 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 21 | 53 | 73 | 110 | 69 | 46 | 177 | 382 | 456 | 486 | 394 | 292 | 278 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 1:16AM3.08m | 2:03PM2.91m | 2:21AM3.22m | 2:56PM3.10m | 3:11AM3.36m | 3:40PM3.27m | 3:53AM3.46m | 4:16PM3.42m | 4:30AM3.53m | 4:49PM3.52m | 5:04AM3.54m | 5:21PM3.57m | 5:37AM3.52m | 5:51PM3.57m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:37AM0.83m | 7:55PM0.96m | 8:35AM0.68m | 8:50PM0.78m | 9:21AM0.54m | 9:35PM0.60m | 9:59AM0.42m | 10:14PM0.46m | 10:33AM0.36m | 10:49PM0.37m | 11:06AM0.34m | 11:23PM0.33m | 11:38AM0.37m | ||||||||
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 | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — |
 | 9:07 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:15 | — | 9:16 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 |
14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 15 | NW 14 | NNW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 |
 kJ | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 53 | 54 | 110 | 69 | 38 | 18 | 382 | 456 | 486 | 394 | 292 | 278 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | WNW 8 | NNE 4 | WNW 15 | NW 13 | NW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | NW 11 | NNW 16 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | N 7 | NNW 6 | NE 4 | W 10 |
| kJ | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 21 | 45 | 73 | 58 | 56 | 31 | 177 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | — | NW 5 | NNE 4 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | — | N 18 | NW 17 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | W 11 | NNW 5 | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 3 | — | 6 | 46 | 23 | 11 | 10 | — | 2 | 3 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 323 | 254 | 360 | 446 | 362 | 461 | 185 | 209 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 6 | 35 | 6 | 27 | 35 |
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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.
Ajo is 19 km (12 miles) from the city of El Astillero. If you plan a holiday in Spain - Cantabria, look for hotels and other accommodation in El Astillero. El Astillero has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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