Ajo Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.50° N 3.62° W

Ajo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 08 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ajo sea temperature is
22.0°C
1.5° 

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


Ajo surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, NNW swell with 725 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period with NNW 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 (Sep 09) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m 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 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) 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 0.2m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 9th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 13th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 13th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Righto, grab a coffee and settle in, 'cause we're having a proper look at what's coming down the pipe for Ajo. It's a bit of a mixed bag, but there's a couple of windows worth setting the alarm for.

First up, Ajo – this spot is a consistent, exposed beginner-friendly break, and it's a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, with water temps sitting at 72°F.

We're starting off a bit ordinary. Tuesday afternoon has a 3ft NW swell, but it's got a cross-shore wind that's making a mess of things. The combined energy is weak (196), so there's not much punch. Wednesday sees a bit more size, with 5ft on the morning, but the wind is cross-on and the period is short, so it's a messy, marginal affair. That afternoon the wind goes onshore and the swell drops, so it's a write-off.

Thursday and Friday are more of the same – small, weak, and not clean. The energy is in the 70-290 range, so it's pretty feeble. The only saving grace is Friday morning, which is glassy with a tiny 2ft wave, but it's just not enough to get excited about.

The weekend is a bit of a flat spell. Saturday and Sunday morning are small and onshore, with energy readings dropping as low as 43. Not worth a paddle.

Now, here's where it gets interesting. Sunday the 13th sees a proper groundswell arrive. We're looking at a 5ft NW swell with a period of 13 seconds, which is long-period energy. The combined energy jumps to 668 (moderate), but the wind is cross-shore, so it's a bit bumpy. Still, for a beginner spot, this is a decent window if you can handle a bit of chop.

The real standout is Monday morning, September 23rd. This is a proper long-range gem. The swell is 1ft, but the period is a massive 19 seconds – that's very long-period groundswell. The combined energy is 238 (moderate), but with glassy conditions, this break will be clean and lined up. For a point or reef setup, this would be a dream, but at a beach break like Ajo, that long period might make it a bit straight. Still, it's the best conditions on offer.

The absolute best on offer is Wednesday morning, September 23rd. It's a promise, not a guarantee, but if it comes together, a 1ft, 19-second groundswell with glassy wind is a proper session. Get on it.

Before that, there's a long gap of poor to flat conditions from the 14th to the 22nd. Don't hold your breath.

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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
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3
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1
3
1
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NW
10
1.6
NW
9
1.6
NW
9
1.3
NNW
8
1.4
NNW
10
1.2
NW
10
1.1
NNW
10
0.8
NNW
9
0.6
NNW
9
0.8
NW
10
0.6
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9
0.6
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8
0.6
NW
8
1.2
NW
14
1.4
NW
13
1.5
NNW
12
1.4
NW
12
1.2
NW
12
1
NW
11
0.8
NW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
196
396
380
207
394
292
235
103
49
133
62
43
43
573
668
702
597
393
229
120
Wind (km/h)
25
WNW
15
NW
10
NNW
10
N
5
S
10
E
15
ENE
10
SSW
0
NW
10
NE
5
S
10
E
20
ENE
10
ESE
15
E
20
ENE
10
ESE
15
E
25
E
10
ESE
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
3:23PM3.47m
3:56AM3.38m
4:12PM3.76m
4:40AM3.60m
4:55PM3.96m
5:19AM3.74m
5:34PM4.06m
5:56AM3.81m
6:11PM4.03m
6:30AM3.78m
6:46PM3.89m
7:04AM3.68m
7:20PM3.67m
Low Tide
9:36PM0.40m
9:51AM0.45m
10:23PM0.14m
10:35AM0.21m
11:04PM-0.03m
11:15AM0.05m
11:42PM-0.10m
11:53AM-0.01m
00:17AM-0.06m
12:30PM0.03m
00:52AM0.08m
1:06PM0.17m
1:25AM0.30m
cloud
heavy rain
rain showers
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7:46
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7:48
7:50
7:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:37
8:36
8:34
8:32
8:30
8:29
8:27
 mm
16
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1
Temp °C
22
20
18
19
19
17
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18
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Feels °C
22
18
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18
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18
18
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19
23
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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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