Ajo Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.50° N 3.62° W

Ajo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 07 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ajo sea temperature is
22.5° C
3.3° 

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


Ajo surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, NW swell with 82 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ajo in the next 16 days are 0.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) 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 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 8th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 8th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 11th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 10s

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


Alright, let’s see what we’ve got here. The forecast is pretty bleak for a long stretch. Ajo is the only game in town, but honestly, for most of the next two weeks, it’s looking like a total dud.

We’ve got a massive gap at the start. From now, Wednesday the 8th of July, right through to the morning of Saturday the 11th of July, the surf is just plain poor. Tiny, weak, poor conditions – nothing worth paddling out for. It’s a real flat spell.

Saturday morning the 11th finally sees a little flicker of life. Ajo gets a tiny 1ft swell from the NW, with a period of 11 seconds. The combined energy is weak (85), but the real story here is the wind: glassy. That’s a major positive for a break that’s often crowded. It’ll be surfable but very ordinary. After that, it’s right back into poor conditions for days.

The next real glimmer doesn’t come until Friday the 17th of July. The morning sees a jump to 4ft from the NW, with a short period of 8 seconds and moderate energy (233). Winds are light and cross, and the afternoon has clean offshore wind from the N. Still, the forecast is called “marginal” – it’s a gamble, but the first real chance of a wave in over a week.

Then another dry spell until Wednesday the 22nd of July. That morning, Ajo gets a 5ft NW swell with a period of 8 seconds and strong moderate energy (257). The wind is light and cross-offshore, which will keep it clean. This is your best bet for the whole 16-day window. It’s still pretty small, but it’s the most promising.

But the real standout, the one to circle on your calendar, is Thursday the 23rd of July. It’s almost two weeks out, so take it with a pinch of salt, but the forecast is *special*. Ajo is looking at a 7ft NW swell with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is very strong (624). The wind is forecast to be glassy. The wave comment says it might be too big for the break, scoring an 11/10 which means only experts should even think about it. For the big dogs, this is the one.

Other than that, the water temp is about average for the time of year here.

Honestly, if you’re after something to do before the 22nd, the light winds and small junk might make for a fun kite session, but paddle surfing is a write-off.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tue
14
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
5
0.3
NW
8
0.4
NW
10
0.5
NW
10
0.6
NW
10
0.5
NW
10
0.5
NW
10
0.5
NW
9
0.6
NW
10
0.5
NW
9
0.4
NW
11
0.6
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11
0.6
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10
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0.6
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9
0.9
NW
6
0.7
NW
7
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NNW
6
0.4
NNW
5
0.4
N
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
17
13
26
52
59
45
44
42
58
38
46
75
80
55
50
44
46
16
14
8
6
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
10
WNW
10
NNW
5
WSW
10
NE
10
NE
10
W
10
NW
5
NW
10
SW
5
N
10
NE
5
ESE
15
NW
20
WNW
15
W
5
N
10
NNE
5
SW
15
WNW
20
WNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
on
glassy
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cross-on
cross
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glassy
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on
cross-on
cross-off
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cross-on
High Tide
10:28PM3.12m
11:06AM2.93m
11:30PM3.05m
12:12PM2.94m
00:42AM3.04m
1:24PM3.04m
1:57AM3.12m
2:32PM3.22m
3:06AM3.27m
3:34PM3.46m
4:07AM3.45m
4:30PM3.70m
5:02AM3.60m
5:22PM3.91m
Low Tide
4:48AM0.79m
5:10PM0.95m
5:49AM0.84m
6:19PM0.94m
6:58AM0.83m
7:33PM0.83m
8:07AM0.75m
8:43PM0.63m
9:11AM0.60m
9:45PM0.39m
10:08AM0.42m
10:42PM0.16m
11:01AM0.25m
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6:41
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6:45
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9:57
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
20
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25
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21
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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.

Ajo is 19 km (12 miles) from the city of El Astillero. If you plan a holiday in Spain - Cantabria, look for hotels and other accommodation in El Astillero. El Astillero has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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