
Surf Forecasts:
Ajo surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, NNW swell with 286 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s 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 1.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ajo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's talk about what this stretch has in store for us. It's gonna be a bit of a grind for a while, so let's be patient.
Right off the bat, things are looking pretty grim. We've got a run of poor conditions starting now and lasting through the weekend. The swell is tiny, down around 2ft to 2ft, and the wind is mostly wrong—cross-shore or onshore, messing up any chance of clean waves. The energy in the water is weak, with combined swell energy readings mostly in the 20s to 70s. There's literally nothing worth paddling out for. Ajo is a beginner-friendly, very consistent break, but even it can't do anything with this. It's going to be a flat, bumpy mess.
The early part of next week is not much better. Monday the 10th morning finally gives us a small window with a light cross-offshore breeze and a clean look, but the surf is only around 2ft. It's surfable but very ordinary, and not worth getting too excited about. The energy is still weak, around 72 on that morning. The wind switches onshore in the afternoon, so that window closes fast. Tuesday looks like it will be chopped up again, with the wind picking up.
We're looking at a long stretch of nothing until the middle of next week. From the 11th through to the 17th, it's a real desert. The swell pulses a little, getting to around 3ft on the 15th and 16th, and the energy picks up into the 130s and 150s, but the wind is just a constant problem. It's mostly cross-shore or cross-onshore, which will chop up whatever waves are there. It's a long, frustrating gap for the surfer looking for a proper session.
Now, here’s where things start to get interesting. The run continues into the next week. On Monday the 18th in the morning, we get a brief moment of glassy conditions. The wind drops right out and the water is clean. The surf is still small, around 2ft, but it's clean. That's a positive sign. The last few days of the window are when the real change happens.
The standout period is around Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th. On Wednesday the 19th, the swell steps up. We're looking at around 4ft in the morning, building to nearly 5ft by the afternoon. The swell direction is from the NW, which is the optimum direction for Ajo. The period stretches out to 10-11 seconds, which means it's got some punch. The combined swell energy jumps to 281 in the morning and a solid 408 in the afternoon. That's strong, powerful energy. The catch is the wind. It's light from the north, which is onshore. It might be a bit bumpy, but the size and energy are there.
But it's Thursday the 20th, in the morning, that really stands out. We get a flat, calm morning with the wind completely glassy. The water will be clean as a mirror. The swell is still a solid 4ft from the NW with a 9-second period. The combined energy is a strong 182. This is the one. A good, clean, powerful swell with no wind to mess it up. This is your best chance for a proper session.
The water temperature at Ajo is about 73°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. It's not a huge change, but you might not need the thickest wetsuit.
So, here's the plan. Don't waste your time this week. The surf will be poor with next to no energy. Keep an eye on that Thursday the 20th morning, though. That's the one that looks the best by a long shot. It's a week and a half away, so things can change, but the forecast is promising. There's also a smaller, cleaner window on Monday the 18th morning, but it's much smaller.
It's a long wait, folks, but there's light at the end of the tunnel. The energy is coming back, and we just need that wind to play nice.
Stay frothy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 4 | NW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 |
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15 | 13 | 88 | 88 | 140 | 73 | 32 | 23 | 20 | 8 | 9 | 32 | 67 | 63 | 54 | 49 | 98 | 286 | 151 | 92 | 93 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:30AM3.13m | 9:52PM3.16m | 10:25AM3.00m | 10:57PM2.98m | 11:38AM2.90m | 00:21AM2.88m | 1:04PM2.94m | 1:51AM2.94m | 2:24PM3.13m | 3:05AM3.14m | 3:30PM3.43m | 4:04AM3.37m | 4:24PM3.73m | 4:55AM3.58m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:37PM0.75m | 4:09AM0.78m | 4:36PM0.90m | 5:13AM0.95m | 5:52PM0.99m | 6:33AM1.02m | 7:19PM0.94m | 7:55AM0.94m | 8:38PM0.72m | 9:04AM0.73m | 9:42PM0.43m | 10:01AM0.47m | 10:36PM0.16m | ||||||||
7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:23 | |
mm | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | N 6 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 |
15 | 13 | 88 | 88 | 140 | 73 | 32 | 23 | 20 | 6 | 9 | 32 | 67 | 63 | 54 | 49 | 24 | 286 | 151 | 92 | 93 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NE 5 | NW 10 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NW 13 | NNE 5 | N 4 | — | NW 3 | NNW 4 | NW 9 | — | — | N 4 | NNE 5 |
7 | 6 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | 4 | 61 | — | — | 3 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | — | NW 9 | NW 6 | W 9 | W 9 | NW 6 | — | — | NNW 14 | NNW 12 | — | — | W 10 | NW 10 |
5 | 10 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 3 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 19 | 98 | — | — | 2 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | — | — | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | WNW 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | 8 | 10 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 11 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 162 | 35 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 27 | 379 | 27 | 468 | 506 | 0 | 28 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 6 | 35 | 0 |
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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).
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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