
Surf Forecasts:
Ajo surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, NW swell with 90 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ajo in the next 16 days are 0.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ajo over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. I’ve been staring at the charts for the next 16 days, and it’s a real quiet stretch. The swell is barely registering, and the wind is rarely playing nice. It’s not looking good for a decent paddle.
The only spot we’re talking about is Ajo. It’s a beginner-friendly wave, very consistent, and it likes the swell from the northwest. The water temp is about what you’d expect for this time of year.
Through the first week, the swell is tiny. We’re looking at 2ft of NW swell with a short period of 10 seconds, and the energy is weak (51). The wind is a light cross-onshore, so it’s bumpy and small. This continues through the 11th of July, with the swell staying under 2ft and the wind never cleaning up. Saturday the 11th has a bit more energy (96), but it’s still a weak, choppy mess.
We hit a real lull from the 14th of July through the 19th. The swell drops to almost nothing – 0.7ft to 1ft – with periods all over the place. The energy is in the single digits or low teens. The wind is light, but there’s no push.
Around the 20th of July, we see a tiny bump: 2ft to 3ft of NW to NNW swell, but the period is still short (5-7 seconds), and the energy stays weak (under 90). The wind is mostly cross-shore or cross-onshore, so it’s not going to be clean. It’s more of a windswell bump than anything you’d want to get out for.
The best of the run, if you can call it that, is the morning of the 21st of July. We’ve got 3ft of NNW swell, 6-second period, with a light cross-shore breeze. The energy is still weak (66), but it’s the best we’ll see. The water is glassy on the morning of the 18th, but with only 0.7ft of swell, it’s not surfable.
Honestly, for the whole 16 days, none of these breaks are offering a good session. The swell is too small, the periods are short, and the wind is rarely working in our favor. For a beginner spot like Ajo, the swell never gets over 5ft, so it’s never too big, but it’s also never big enough to be fun. With the short-period, weak swell on a beach break, it’s going to be a lot of closeouts.
If you’re a kite surfer, you might find some action on the afternoons of the 22nd of July when the wind hits 18 to 22 mph, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a lean period. The good news is that Ajo is very consistent, so it tends not to stay this flat for long, and forecasts can change. But for now, you’re better off taking a break.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | WNW 11 | NW 5 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
46 | 45 | 44 | 68 | 90 | 39 | 46 | 75 | 61 | 54 | 39 | 41 | 45 | 25 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 12 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 12:12PM2.94m | 00:42AM3.04m | 1:24PM3.04m | 1:57AM3.12m | 2:32PM3.22m | 3:06AM3.27m | 3:34PM3.46m | 4:07AM3.45m | 4:30PM3.70m | 5:02AM3.60m | 5:22PM3.91m | 5:53AM3.69m | 6:11PM4.04m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:19PM0.94m | 6:58AM0.83m | 7:33PM0.83m | 8:07AM0.75m | 8:43PM0.63m | 9:11AM0.60m | 9:45PM0.39m | 10:08AM0.42m | 10:42PM0.16m | 11:01AM0.25m | 11:34PM-0.01m | 11:50AM0.14m | 00:24AM-0.09m | ||||||||
6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | NW 9 | NNW 4 |
46 | 45 | 44 | 68 | 90 | 39 | 46 | 75 | 61 | 54 | 39 | 41 | 45 | 25 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 12 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | — | NNE 4 | NW 5 | NW 8 | NW 8 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | N 6 | NNW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | N 7 | NW 9 |
5 | 5 | 5 | — | 2 | 7 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 27 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NNW 13 | NNW 5 | N 5 | NW 5 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | NNW 6 | N 7 | N 8 | NNW 8 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 7 | NW 7 | W 10 | — |
— | — | — | — | 2 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | ENE 4 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — |
— | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 1 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 28 | 35 | 0 | 76 | 35 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 44 | 35 | 13 | 28 | 194 | 270 | 185 | 421 | 332 | 329 | 398 |
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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.










