
Surf Forecasts:
Ajo surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, NNW swell with 523 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) 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 0.2m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ajo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. We’ve got a bit of a slow start for Ajo, but there’s some interesting stuff if you’re patient.
The water here is sitting at about 71°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might get away with a thinner suit.
The first real chance to paddle out is Sunday morning, September 6th. It’s not a standout, but the swell is a clean 5ft from the NW with a 12-second period, giving us a moderate energy level of 549. Winds are light and cross, so it’s rideable but nothing to write home about. The afternoon deteriorates quickly with rising wind.
Monday morning, September 7th, is a bit of a tease. The swell drops to 2ft, but it’s a glassy NW groundswell with a 15-second period and light offshore winds. That’s super clean but tiny. Not really going to get you going unless you’re on a log.
Things get a little more interesting mid-week. Wednesday morning, September 9th, we see a bump in size: 6ft from the NNW, but it’s a short period of 8 seconds and cross-on winds. The combined energy is moderate at 457, but the wind is messy. Not great. By Wednesday afternoon the period lengthens to 11 seconds and the wind drops to almost nothing, making for a cleaner look, but it’s still cross-on.
Now, Thursday morning, September 10th, is the first real highlight. We’ve got 5ft of NW swell with a 10-second period, glassy conditions, and calm winds. The energy is a solid 401. This is the pick of the first week: clean, fun-sized, and should be a good session for intermediate surfers. Crowds are possible here at Ajo, so get in early.
Friday and Saturday are smaller and wind-affected, so not worth chasing. Sunday September 13th brings a jump in energy, with 5ft of NW swell and a 12-second period giving us 670 energy, but the wind is up from the ENE at 12 mph, making for a cross-shore chop. It’s messy.
The following week sees a lot of cross-on winds and onshore flow. Monday September 14th through Thursday September 17th is mostly poor surf conditions. Swell hangs around 3ft to 5ft, but the winds are from the NE and NW, often fresh. There’s a period of rain showers and lumpy seas mid-week that’s better for kites than paddle surfing.
Friday September 18th shows some potential: 5ft from the NW, 12-second period, strong energy at 687, and light winds in the afternoon. The morning is cross-on, but the afternoon goes lighter. It’s a marginal call, but could offer some bigger, lumpy waves.
Saturday September 19th is a write-off with moderate ENE winds.
Then, Monday September 21st is the standout of the whole forecast. The swell is 4ft from the NW at 11 seconds, with glassy conditions and ENE winds at just 3 mph. The energy is solid at 421, and the conditions are expected to be good. This is the session to target: clean, consistent, and fun.
Overall, Thursday the 10th and Monday the 21st are your best bets. The rest is a mix of wind-affected, small, or marginal. Don’t hold your breath for the middle of the second week.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | ||||||||||||||
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 11 | NW 10 | NW 15 | NW 13 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 14 |
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297 | 142 | 104 | 172 | 179 | 149 | 145 | 418 | 395 | 237 | 513 | 347 | 240 | 106 | 99 | 99 | 54 | 28 | 38 | 53 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:55AM2.86m | 2:23PM3.15m | 3:04AM3.11m | 3:23PM3.47m | 3:56AM3.38m | 4:12PM3.76m | 4:40AM3.60m | 4:55PM3.96m | 5:19AM3.74m | 5:34PM4.06m | 5:56AM3.81m | 6:11PM4.03m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:21PM0.97m | 7:53AM1.02m | 8:39PM0.71m | 8:59AM0.74m | 9:36PM0.40m | 9:51AM0.45m | 10:23PM0.14m | 10:35AM0.21m | 11:04PM-0.03m | 11:15AM0.05m | 11:42PM-0.10m | 11:53AM-0.01m | 00:17AM-0.06m | |||||||
— | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | |
8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 13 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | — | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 |
297 | 142 | 67 | 172 | 179 | 149 | — | 418 | 395 | 237 | 513 | 347 | 240 | 106 | 99 | 99 | 54 | 28 | 38 | 23 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | NW 4 | NW 6 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | NNW 11 | NW 11 | — | — | W 12 | W 11 | — | — | — | NNW 9 | N 16 | NW 10 |
4 | 9 | 20 | 78 | — | — | — | — | 51 | 176 | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 8 | 5 | 28 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 18 | NW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — | NW 14 |
— | 31 | 104 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 53 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | ENE 3 | — | NE 3 | — |
6 | — | — | — | — | — | 145 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 59 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 13 | 142 | 13 | 17 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 35 | 0 | 52 | 194 | 0 |
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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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