Surf Forecasts:
Ajo surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, NW swell with 94 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. 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 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore 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 Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ajo over the next 16 days.
G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been chewing over the local charts. This 16-day outlook is a tough one for your area. There’s no decent surf until nearly the end of the run. The first real recommendation doesn’t show up until Thursday, July 24th. That means you’re looking at a solid two-week gap of flat or poor conditions before anything gets interesting.
The only break that ever steps up is Ajo – a beginner-friendly, very consistent spot exposed to the NW. The water temp is sitting at a very unusual 73°F – that’s nearly 7°F warmer than normal for this time of year, so it’s like stepping into a bath. That’s a real standout.
The first half of the month is a write-off. Swell is tiny, mostly under 2ft, with short periods of 3-10 seconds, and the combined swell energy is weak – often in the double digits (like 15 or 51). The wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, and the comments keep saying “poor surf conditions.” Even on Tuesday, July 14th, when you get a glassy morning, the swell is only 1ft with a period of 5 seconds – barely a ripple. It’s just not happening.
The real glimmer comes on Thursday, July 24th. The morning shows a cleaner setup: a 3ft swell from the NNW with a long period of 12 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. The combined energy jumps to 327, which is moderate energy, and the wind is a gentle cross-shore, keeping things rideable. The afternoon builds to 4ft from the NW, same period, though the wind turns cross-onshore and the conditions get choppier. The morning window is the one to aim for. That longer period means the waves will have more shape and energy, with longer lulls between sets – making it easier to get out the back. For a beginner-friendly spot like Ajo, this is the best on offer, but it’s still a marginal call.
So, if you’re desperate, pencil in the morning of July 24th. For the rest of it, the water is flat. The forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | NNW 5 | WNW 10 | NW 5 | NW 4 |
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 kJ | 46 | 45 | 44 | 68 | 74 | 39 | 46 | 75 | 61 | 42 | 28 | 33 | 47 | 24 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 15 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 5:53AM3.69m | 6:11PM4.04m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 11:34PM-0.01m | 11:50AM0.14m | 00:24AM-0.09m | ||||||||
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 | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NNE 5 | NW 9 | N 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 4 | NNW 7 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 9 | NW 4 |
| kJ | 46 | 45 | 44 | 68 | 74 | 39 | 46 | 75 | 61 | 13 | 28 | 21 | 47 | 24 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 15 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | — | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 8 | NW 8 | N 5 | NW 9 | N 5 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 5 | NNW 7 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | N 7 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 5 | — | 6 | 7 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 42 | 7 | 24 | 12 | 17 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NNW 13 | NNW 5 | N 5 | — | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | — | N 5 | N 6 | W 14 | NW 12 | N 10 | NW 7 | — | W 10 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 2 | 17 | 5 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | NW 6 | — | — | NW 4 | — | N 4 | — | — | NW 5 | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 5 | 1 | 18 | 33 | — | — | 7 | — | 9 | — | — | 6 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 28 | 35 | 0 | 28 | 76 | 35 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 44 | 175 | 0 | 27 | 194 | 182 | 185 | 329 | 329 | 375 | 421 | 362 |
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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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