Ajo Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.50° N 3.62° W

Ajo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ajo sea temperature is
23.1°C
1.9° 

Ajo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ajo surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, NW swell with 2,620 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ajo in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 23rd Aug)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 28th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 28th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ajo over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s talk about what’s happening at Ajo in the next couple of weeks.

Right now, nothing’s happening. There’s a gap of a few days with no real surf. Sunday the 23rd and Monday the 24th are just flat and messy. Water’s about 73°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year.

Wednesday the 26th morning, you might get a little 1ft bump from the NW, glassy, but the energy is weak—just enough to get wet.

Thursday the 27th morning is the first real chance. A clean, glassy 4ft NW swell, period around 8 seconds, with moderate energy. It’s a fun, clean little session for the beginners and shortboarders.

But the one to watch is Friday the 28th morning. That’s a 10ft NW groundswell with a long 12-second period—huge energy. It’s clean with an offshore wind. But at that size, it’s way over 8ft, so it’s experts only. Not for the faint of heart. Swell direction lines up perfectly with what this spot wants.

Saturday the 29th morning is still good: a 6ft NW swell, glassy, with moderate energy. Very good conditions.

After that, it drops off. Sunday the 30th morning is 5ft NNW, glassy, okay but nothing special. Then a long flat spell from Monday the 31st through Thursday the 5th of September—tiny waves, under 3ft, and mostly messy.

There’s a little bump on Saturday the 6th of September: a 5ft NW swell, but cross-shore and marginal. Then Sunday the 7th of September brings a 7ft NNW groundswell with a 12-second period—big energy, but too big for this break again, and onshore. Only for the hardcore.

Best bet: Thursday 27th morning for a fun, clean surf. Friday 28th morning if you’re an expert and want a challenge.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly strong winds.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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2620
1749
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Wind (km/h)
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WSW
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High Tide
2:28PM2.71m
3:04AM2.68m
3:22PM2.93m
3:48AM2.89m
4:02PM3.18m
4:24AM3.10m
4:37PM3.41m
4:57AM3.29m
5:09PM3.61m
5:28AM3.45m
5:41PM3.76m
6:00AM3.57m
6:12PM3.84m
Low Tide
8:42PM1.21m
8:58AM1.18m
9:33PM0.98m
9:44AM0.94m
10:12PM0.74m
10:21AM0.70m
10:47PM0.51m
10:54AM0.49m
11:19PM0.32m
11:26AM0.33m
11:50PM0.18m
11:58AM0.22m
00:22AM0.10m
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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.

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