Surf Forecasts:
Ajo surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, NW swell with 770 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s 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 27) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 1.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ajo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, looking at your local patch for the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a slow start, but we’ve got a few moments that’ll get the blood pumping.
Right now, there’s nothing really happening. The first solid call comes in on the morning of Friday the 28th, with Ajo picking up a clean 4ft NW swell. The wind is glassy, dead calm, and the wave energy is moderate (175). That’s a nice little session for the beginner-friendly spot, with clean conditions and a bit of life in the water. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothing unusual there.
The real standout, though, is the morning of Sunday the 30th. Ajo sees a 5ft NW groundswell with a solid 11-second period, delivering moderate to strong wave energy (595). With glassy, offshore winds from the NNE, this is going to be clean, lined-up, and the best of the early run. The swell is still manageable for most surfers, not too big, and the long period means the sets will have some punch. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.
The run continues with a 5ft NW swell again on Monday morning the 31st, but the wind is cross-shore, making it a bit messier. It’s surfable, but not the same quality.
After that, things drop off. There’s a long gap from the afternoon of the 31st right through to the morning of Thursday the 10th of September. That’s a solid stretch of poor conditions, with small, choppy surf and onshore winds.
Then, on the morning of Thursday the 10th, a new pulse arrives. Ajo gets a 6ft NNW swell with moderate cross-offshore winds and strong wave energy (466). That’s a good-looking morning, with clean faces and a bit of size. It’s getting into the bigger range, so maybe not for the groms.
The biggest swell of the whole outlook hits on the morning of Friday the 11th of September. Ajo is looking at a 8ft NW swell, but the wind is cross-shore. The wave energy is strong (725), and this is really only for experienced surfers—it’s too big for beginners. The wind isn’t helping, but if you’re an expert and you can find a bank, there’ll be some power.
So, the standout is Sunday the 30th, with the clean, glassy 5ft NW groundswell. That’s your best bet. The 11th is big and punchy, but more of a challenge. Keep an eye on the wind, and don’t hold your breath for the long gap in between.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat night, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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 5 | NW 8 | WNW 5 | NW 7 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 11 | 29 | 31 | 56 | 156 | 282 | 695 | 281 | 229 | 287 | 595 | 416 | 294 | 419 | 551 | 384 | 287 | 242 | 129 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:57AM3.29m | 5:09PM3.61m | 5:28AM3.45m | 5:41PM3.76m | 6:00AM3.57m | 6:12PM3.84m | 6:31AM3.63m | 6:44PM3.84m | 7:04AM3.63m | 7:18PM3.76m | 7:38AM3.56m | 7:55PM3.61m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:47PM0.51m | 10:54AM0.49m | 11:19PM0.32m | 11:26AM0.33m | 11:50PM0.18m | 11:58AM0.22m | 00:22AM0.10m | 12:31PM0.17m | 00:54AM0.11m | 1:06PM0.19m | 1:28AM0.19m | 1:43PM0.29m | 2:06AM0.36m | ||||||
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 | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — |
 | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 22 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 25 | 21 | 24 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 11 | 29 | 15 | 23 | 156 | 282 | 695 | 281 | 229 | 287 | 595 | 416 | 294 | 419 | 551 | 384 | 287 | 242 | 129 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 10 | 31 | 19 | 19 | 110 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | — | — | WNW 5 | — | ENE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — | NE 4 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | 56 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 173 | 0 | 27 | 35 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 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).
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