Surf Forecasts:
Ajo surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, NW swell with 108 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. 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 0.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ajo over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the Ajo outlook.
Well, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough stretch. The surf is pretty anemic right from the start on the 6th of July. We’re looking at tiny, weak swell, mostly from the NW, but it’s all getting chewed up by cross-shore and cross-onshore winds. The water’s running at 72°, which is a whopping 6° warmer than average for this time of year – that’s really unusual and feels more like a bathtub than the ocean.
The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until much later. Honestly, for the first week and a half, from the 6th all the way through to the 19th of July, the swell barely gets above 2ft and the combined energy is weak, mostly under 100 (59 to 102). The winds are a messy mix of cross and cross-on, keeping the surface choppy and the waves sloppy. It’s just not worth paddling out for.
There is one day that stands out, but it’s a long way off. On Tuesday the 21st of July, things finally show some life. The swell jumps to 5ft from the NNW with a period of 11 seconds. The combined energy shoots up to 541, which is a solid moderate to strong pulse. The wind is a cross-shore at 12 mph, which will put a bit of a texture on the face but should keep things rideable. It’s still a marginal call due to tide, but if you’re desperate, that’s your best bet. Ajo, as a consistent, exposed beginner break, should handle that NW swell reasonably well given it’s coming from the optimum direction. Keep in mind this is a long-range call, so don’t book your flights just yet.
For the rest of the second week, the surf hovers around 3ft to 4ft, but the winds remain a problem, mostly cross-shore or onshore, keeping the quality down.
Basically, it’s a long, blank run of poor conditions with only one possible bright spot on the 21st. Hang tight.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon night, min 18°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat night, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 6 | NW 6 |
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 kJ | 40 | 25 | 25 | 11 | 16 | 10 | 26 | 52 | 76 | 44 | 43 | 53 | 74 | 39 | 82 | 75 | 79 | 58 | 50 | 90 | 32 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | on |
High Tide | 9:36PM3.21m | 10:08AM2.96m | 10:28PM3.12m | 11:06AM2.93m | 11:30PM3.05m | 12:12PM2.94m | 00:42AM3.04m | 1:24PM3.04m | 1:57AM3.12m | 2:32PM3.22m | 3:06AM3.27m | 3:34PM3.46m | 4:07AM3.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:20PM0.81m | 3:55AM0.73m | 4:10PM0.89m | 4:48AM0.79m | 5:10PM0.95m | 5:49AM0.84m | 6:19PM0.94m | 6:58AM0.83m | 7:33PM0.83m | 8:07AM0.75m | 8:43PM0.63m | 9:11AM0.60m | 9:45PM0.39m | 10:08AM0.42m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 |
 | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:54 | 9:53 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 25 | 28 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | NW 4 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | N 6 | NW 6 |
| kJ | 40 | 25 | 25 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 52 | 76 | 44 | 43 | 53 | 74 | 39 | 82 | 75 | 79 | 58 | 50 | 29 | 32 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NW 8 | NW 10 | — | N 4 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 3 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | NW 9 | N 7 |
| kJ | — | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 26 | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 33 | 23 | 3 | 4 | — | 38 | 27 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NW 11 | — | NNW 7 | NW 6 | N 4 | N 4 | — | NW 5 | N 15 | NW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 23 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | — | WNW 3 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | — | NW 5 | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — | — | NE 4 | WNW 6 | — |
| kJ | 19 | — | 1 | 7 | 16 | 10 | — | 5 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 17 | 90 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 175 | 120 | 743 | 120 | 387 | 360 | 0 | 28 | 76 | 0 | 28 | 35 | 0 | 6 | 35 | 0 | 28 | 447 | 59 | 27 |
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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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