Surf Forecasts:
Ajo surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, NNW swell with 932 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ajo in the next 16 days are 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ajo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, your local surf reporter, looking at the Ajo surf outlook for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first real recommendation isn’t until Tuesday, September 1st, so the wait is on. The overall pattern is one of small, inconsistent swell with a few brief windows where everything lines up.
Tuesday, September 1st morning is where it’s at initially. Ajo is showing 4 ft of swell from the NW with a nice 10-second period. The wind is glassy – absolutely dead calm – which will make for some clean, fun waves. The combined energy is a moderate 305, so there's enough there to have a good session. It’s a beginner-friendly spot and very consistent, so it’s a solid pick, though you might have some company as crowds are often there. The water is sitting at 72°, which is about a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
We then hit a dry patch from later Tuesday right through to Saturday, September 5th. The swell drops right off and the wind gets messy, so don't bother paddling out during that stretch.
Now, Sunday, September 6th morning is the first real standout. Ajo wakes up to 4 ft of NW groundswell with a very long 12-second period, giving it heaps of energy (453). More importantly, the wind is glassy again from the WSW. This long-period swell will peel nicely here, but those long gaps between sets will give you plenty of time to get into position.
The next one to circle on your calendar is Thursday, September 10th morning. The swell jumps back up to 6 ft from the NW, with a 9-second period and combined energy of 430. The wind is light and glassy from the NE – it’s going to be clean. This is a top pick for the week, offering solid, fun-sized waves. Later that same day, the swell jumps to 7 ft, but that’s officially too big for this break, so stick to the morning session.
After that, we get a few more marginal days until Tuesday, September 15th. The morning brings in a solid 6 ft of NNW swell with a long 12-second period. The combined energy is pumping at 849. The wind is light and cross-shore from the W, which should keep things fairly clean. This is the standout for the second week – a powerful, long-period groundswell that will really light up this NW-facing spot. It’s a bigger swell, so it’s more for the experienced crew.
For the beginners looking at the whole run, stick to the September 1st and September 6th mornings. Anything over 5 ft will start to get challenging, and the 7 ft forecast for September 10th afternoon is a hard pass for the learner lot.
That’s the story for Ajo. It’s not a non-stop classic, but there are a couple of mornings that are going to be absolutely worth the wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
664 | 475 | 305 | 296 | 132 | 68 | 40 | 21 | 14 | 28 | 25 | 35 | 67 | 65 | 606 | 867 | 754 | 440 | 273 | 148 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:18PM3.76m | 7:38AM3.56m | 7:55PM3.61m | 8:16AM3.42m | 8:38PM3.38m | 9:01AM3.23m | 9:30PM3.11m | 9:59AM3.01m | 10:42PM2.85m | 11:22AM2.86m | 00:21AM2.74m | 1:02PM2.91m | 1:55AM2.86m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:28AM0.19m | 1:43PM0.29m | 2:06AM0.36m | 2:24PM0.46m | 2:49AM0.59m | 3:14PM0.68m | 3:42AM0.85m | 4:18PM0.91m | 4:52AM1.09m | 5:44PM1.05m | 6:24AM1.16m | 7:21PM0.97m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | |
8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 19 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
664 | 475 | 305 | 296 | 132 | 68 | 40 | 21 | 14 | 28 | 25 | 35 | 67 | 65 | 606 | 867 | 754 | 440 | 273 | 148 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | NE 4 | — | NNE 3 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | NNW 13 | NE 4 | — | NNE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NW 5 |
— | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 4 | — | 18 | 2 | — | 11 | 13 | 8 | 23 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | — | NNW 9 | — | — | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — | NNE 5 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 7 | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — | NE 4 | — | SSE 3 | WNW 3 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 8 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 10 | — | 3 | 5 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 35 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 6 | 35 | 120 | 188 | 35 | 52 | 28 | 35 | 0 | 6 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 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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