Surf Forecasts:
Ajo surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, NW swell with 71 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s 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 0.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ajo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Well, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – the outlook for Ajo is a tough one. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with barely a ripple to get excited about. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 72°F, which is nice, but it’s not going to help the waves.
The first real chance of something surfable doesn't come until Tuesday, August 13th, in the morning. That’s over a week of waiting. Even then, it’s a pretty ordinary affair. The swell is only 3 feet from the NNW with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy is weak (100). The wind is light from the SW, giving us a clean, cross-offshore breeze, which is the only real positive here. The conditions are just "surfable," not great, but for a beginner spot like this, it's something to paddle out for if you're desperate.
Before that, on Tuesday, August 11th, the swell tries to show up properly. The morning sees an 8-foot swell from the NW (period 9 seconds) with a massive 1660 combined energy. That’s too much size for this beginner-friendly break, and with a cross-shore wind, it's a no-go for the average punter. The afternoon stays big but gets messy with a cross-onshore wind. The rest of the days are filled with tiny, weak swells under 2 feet and poor wind conditions, so honestly, don’t bother paddling out for a kite session either – it’s just flat.
So, the one and only standout, if you can call it that, is the morning of Thursday, August 13th. It’s not a day to call in sick for, but it's the only window with clean conditions and a rideable wave. Keep your expectations low.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 69 | 62 | 55 | 23 | 21 | 52 | 17 | 18 | 28 | 23 | 30 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | glassy | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 8:46AM3.25m | 9:03PM3.35m | 9:30AM3.13m | 9:52PM3.16m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:49PM0.60m | 3:18AM0.60m | 3:37PM0.75m | 4:09AM0.78m | |||||||
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 | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:31 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 6 | NW 5 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 5 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | NW 5 |
| kJ | 69 | 62 | 55 | 23 | 21 | 52 | 17 | 7 | 28 | 23 | 30 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 4 | — | NNE 5 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 4 | WNW 10 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 7 | WNW 10 | — | WNW 9 | N 4 | N 4 | — | N 7 | NW 10 | NW 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 9 | — | 8 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 4 | — | — | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 35 | 0 | 120 | 35 | 27 | 76 | 0 | 52 | 364 | 112 | 185 | 185 | 173 | 185 | 447 | 173 | 173 | 329 | 203 | |
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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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