Surf Forecasts:
Ajo surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, N swell with 251 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with N 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ajo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this is a tough stretch for surf in the Ajo area. The forecast is pretty grim, with a long dry spell of poor conditions stretching from now all the way through to the end of July. The first week and a half offers nothing but tiny, weak, and messy waves, with onshore breezes ruining any chance of a decent ride. You’re looking at a gap of about 9 days with no real surf on offer.
The only flicker of hope comes on Monday the 27th of July. That morning, we finally see a bit of a pulse. The swell is a clean 3ft from the NNW, with a period of 10 seconds, giving it some decent shape. The combined energy is moderate, sitting at 200. What makes this stand out though is the glassy wind – absolute magic. The water is about average for this time of year, so no worries there. This is your one and only chance for a genuine surf. The break is Ajo, a beginner-friendly spot that is very consistent, but it’s often crowded, so expect a few locals out. The swell direction is from the NNW, which is right in the optimum range for this spot. It’s small enough for anyone to handle, with that glorious offshore wind keeping it super clean.
After that, the forecast turns back to the same old story: small, weak, wind-affected junk. The rest of the 16-day window is a write-off, with nothing else worth paddling out for. Keep an eye on the sky, but for now, that Monday morning is your only real shot.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu night, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | N 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | N 6 | NNE 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 7 | N 7 | NNW 6 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 3 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 83 | 191 | 251 | 198 | 143 | 181 | 104 | 77 | 101 | 56 | 26 | 59 | 36 | 34 | 32 | 21 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:29PM3.78m | 8:56AM3.34m | 9:14PM3.52m | 9:42AM3.14m | 10:02PM3.22m | 10:31AM2.95m | 10:55PM2.94m | 11:28AM2.80m | 11:58PM2.73m | 12:35PM2.71m | 1:12AM2.63m | 1:47PM2.72m | 2:23AM2.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:07PM0.27m | 2:41AM0.26m | 2:52PM0.47m | 3:26AM0.51m | 3:40PM0.70m | 4:13AM0.77m | 4:32PM0.94m | 5:04AM1.01m | 5:33PM1.13m | 6:04AM1.18m | 6:43PM1.23m | 7:13AM1.26m | 7:56PM1.22m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — |
 | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | N 4 | N 4 | NW 9 | N 6 | NNE 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NW 10 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 7 | N 7 | NNW 6 |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 83 | 191 | 251 | 198 | 143 | 181 | 104 | 77 | 4 | 56 | 22 | 59 | 36 | 34 | 32 | 21 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | — | NW 8 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 6 | NW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NE 5 |
| kJ | 3 | 15 | 13 | — | 11 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 26 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | NW 9 | — | — | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | NW 9 | — | W 9 | — | W 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 101 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1084 | 871 | 467 | 303 | 0 | 28 | 35 | 0 | 8 | 53 | 0 | 6 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 27 | 27 | 329 | 379 |
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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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