Surf Forecasts:
Ajo surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, NNE swell with 198 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period with NNW 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ajo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Ajo over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, looking at the charts, it’s a pretty grim run for the next week or so. We’re looking at a long stretch of poor surf, and the first window where I’d even consider paddling out doesn’t show up until the end of the second week. The early part of the period is a write-off, so you’re better off keeping the boards in the car for a while.
The first real glimmer of hope shows up on the morning of Thursday, July 30th. The swell picks up a bit, but it’s still cross-shore and messy, so not one to get excited about. Then, on the afternoon of July 30th, we see a pulse of energy come through. The combined swell energy jumps right up to 1222, which is a powerful pulse. We’re looking at a 6 ft NW swell at a 13-second period – that’s proper groundswell. But the wind is a cross-onshore moderate breeze, and the forecast still calls it poor surf conditions. For a spot that’s exposed to the NW and really needs that clean offshore to make it shine, this is a frustrating tease.
The one standout I can point you to is the morning of Friday, July 31st. This is the only time in the whole 16 days that gets a score above zero. We’ve got a 6 ft NW swell rolling in with a 12-second period, and the combined energy is still a beefy 865. The wind is light from the NE, which is a cross-on for Ajo, but it’s just a slight air, so the surface will be clean with small wind ripples. The water temp is a toasty 73°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be comfortable in a spring suit. The catch? The forecast says it’s marginal, with questionable tide conditions, and the swell is right on the edge of being too big for beginners. It’s a short window, but if you’re an experienced surfer, that’s your best bet. The afternoon of that same day gets messy again with a stronger onshore breeze.
Before that, from July 16th right through to July 30th, it’s a wall of flat or poor conditions. So, for the next two weeks, you’ve got one narrow chance on the morning of the 31st. It’s not much, but it’s what we’ve got.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | N 5 | NNW 5 | N 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 13 | 17 | 11 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 13 | 25 | 43 | 131 | 192 | 192 | 98 | 144 | 103 | 76 | 83 | 28 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:58PM4.06m | 7:27AM3.64m | 7:44PM3.97m | 8:11AM3.51m | 8:29PM3.78m | 8:56AM3.34m | 9:14PM3.52m | 9:42AM3.14m | 10:02PM3.22m | 10:31AM2.95m | 10:55PM2.94m | 11:28AM2.80m | 11:58PM2.73m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:11AM-0.06m | 1:22PM0.15m | 1:56AM0.06m | 2:07PM0.27m | 2:41AM0.26m | 2:52PM0.47m | 3:26AM0.51m | 3:40PM0.70m | 4:13AM0.77m | 4:32PM0.94m | 5:04AM1.01m | 5:33PM1.13m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:47 |
mm | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | NNW 5 | N 5 | NW 8 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | WNW 11 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 |
| kJ | 13 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 25 | 43 | 131 | 192 | 192 | 98 | 11 | 103 | 76 | 83 | 28 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | — | WNW 4 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | — | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 7 |
| kJ | 9 | 3 | 3 | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 12 | — | 10 | 4 | 4 | 26 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | — | — | — | NW 8 | — | N 11 | NW 9 | — | — | — | NW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 |
| kJ | 4 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNW 4 | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 7 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 12 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 144 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 618 | 757 | 751 | 979 | 1084 | 947 | 515 | 182 | 35 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 28 | 53 | 0 | 28 | 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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