Surf Forecasts:
Ajo surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, NNW swell with 161 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s 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 0.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ajo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this outlook is a tough one. We’re looking at the next 16 days around Ajo, and honestly, it’s a pretty bleak stretch for anyone who wants to paddle into a decent wave. The swell is just too small and weak to get anything going. There’s a long gap of several days with nothing worth a mention, and the first real sign of life doesn’t pop up until the 7th of August, and even then, it’s barely a pulse.
From the 29th of July right through to the 6th of August, it’s all poor surf conditions. Tiny, weak waves with combined swell energy readings barely cracking 100 – we’re talking numbers like 99 and 62, all the way down to 12. That’s not surf, that’s a lake. The winds are mostly cross or onshore, keeping things choppy and messy. There’s a couple of glassy mornings on the 4th and 5th of August, but with swell heights of only 0.7 ft to 1 ft, it’s flat calm, not surfable.
Finally, on the morning of Friday the 7th of August, we get a little bump. The swell picks up to 3 ft from the NW with a period of 6 seconds. The combined energy is a weak 67, and it’s glassy. For the first time in the whole run, the wave comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” and it gets a score of 1. It’s not a standout by any stretch, but it’s the only game in town. The 8th of August morning has a similar 3 ft NW swell, with a clean cross-offshore wind from the WSW, making it the other tiny window of opportunity. But this is strictly for beginners or anyone who just wants to get wet.
After that, it’s back to the doldrums. The 13th of August morning sees the combined energy finally hit 129, but the swell is still a weak 3 ft, the wind is light cross-onshore, and it’s still rated as poor surf. Nothing to chase here.
The best on offer? That’s the morning of the 7th of August. It’s the one spot where the glassy wind and that tiny NW swell might give you a few ankle-biters. The 8th of August morning is a close second, but it’s still an all-time low for a “standout.” The rest of the period is a write-off. If you’re a kite surfer, the onshore wind days might be more interesting than paddling.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue night, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun night, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | N 5 | WNW 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 161 | 99 | 78 | 47 | 69 | 62 | 55 | 32 | 21 | 38 | 34 | 49 | 36 | 23 | 32 | 35 | 11 | 14 | 18 |
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 | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:22AM3.21m | 5:36PM3.50m | 5:55AM3.31m | 6:09PM3.61m | 6:28AM3.38m | 6:41PM3.67m | 7:00AM3.40m | 7:13PM3.67m | 7:33AM3.39m | 7:47PM3.61m | 8:08AM3.34m | 8:22PM3.50m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:10PM0.59m | 11:19AM0.59m | 11:46PM0.46m | 11:53AM0.47m | 00:19AM0.36m | 12:26PM0.40m | 00:52AM0.31m | 12:59PM0.37m | 1:25AM0.31m | 1:33PM0.40m | 1:59AM0.36m | 2:09PM0.48m | 2:36AM0.46m | ||||||
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 | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — |
 | 9:42 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:35 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 25 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 5 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | N 5 | NNW 5 |
| kJ | 161 | 99 | 78 | 17 | 69 | 62 | 55 | 32 | 21 | 38 | 34 | 49 | 36 | 23 | 6 | 35 | 11 | 14 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 9 | — | — | NNE 5 | N 4 | — | N 6 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NNW 7 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 47 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 9 | 17 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 7 | — | NNW 6 | WNW 10 | NNW 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 5 | — | 4 | 9 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 32 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 27 | 35 | 0 | 28 | 35 | 0 | 52 | 468 | 0 | 6 | 35 | 0 | 28 | 527 | 0 | 185 | 447 | 151 |
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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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