Surf Forecasts:
Ajo surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, NNW swell with 953 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. 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 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ajo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Lookin’ at the Ajo surf forecast for the next couple of weeks, and I gotta be straight with you – it’s a bit of a tough stretch. The first good recommendation doesn’t pop up until the morning of Saturday, September 7th, so there’s a gap of a couple of days with nothing worthwhile to start.
The real standout window is on Wednesday, September 9th. The morning session at Ajo is the best you’re gonna get. We’re lookin’ at a solid 6 ft swell from the NNW, with a period of 13 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, and it’s pushin’ a combined energy of 1061 – that’s strong energy, the kind that gets your heart pumpin’. The wind is light from the NW, so it’s a cross-onshore, but it’s only a slight air, keepin’ it reasonably clean. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no nasty surprises there. This is the one to circle on the calendar.
The next morning, Thursday, September 10th, is also worth a look. The swell drops a touch to 5 ft from the NNW, with a period of 11 seconds and a combined energy of 450. The wind is light from the WSW, a clean cross-offshore breeze, so the waves should be shapin’ up nicely. It’s not as punchy as the Wednesday swell, but it’ll be clean.
For the rest of the forecast, it’s a mix of small, weak swells and poor wind. The combined energy drops into the double digits on some days, less than 100, which is weak. The winds are often cross-shore or onshore, and the wave heights stay under 3 ft. From the 15th of September onwards, there’s a bit of a long-period swell around 15-16 seconds, but the wind is onshore and strong, making it messy. A groundswell that long needs a point or reef to really shine, but with the lumpy conditions, it’s not worth paddlin’ out.
Overall, if you’re keen, you’re looking at a couple of decent mornings around the 9th and 10th. The rest of the window is pretty grim. Stay patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat night, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the ENE by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NNW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 15 | NW 13 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 |
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 kJ | 67 | 514 | 841 | 835 | 488 | 297 | 142 | 107 | 249 | 242 | 169 | 145 | 119 | 932 | 953 | 710 | 450 | 352 | 200 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:42PM2.85m | 11:22AM2.86m | 00:21AM2.74m | 1:02PM2.91m | 1:55AM2.86m | 2:23PM3.15m | 3:04AM3.11m | 3:23PM3.47m | 3:56AM3.38m | 4:12PM3.76m | 4:40AM3.60m | 4:55PM3.96m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:52AM1.09m | 5:44PM1.05m | 6:24AM1.16m | 7:21PM0.97m | 7:53AM1.02m | 8:39PM0.71m | 8:59AM0.74m | 9:36PM0.40m | 9:51AM0.45m | 10:23PM0.14m | 10:35AM0.21m | 11:04PM-0.03m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — |
 | 8:45 | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:34 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 21 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 22 | 19 | 18 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NNW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 13 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 |
| kJ | 67 | 514 | 841 | 835 | 488 | 297 | 142 | 67 | 249 | 242 | 169 | 145 | 119 | 932 | 953 | 710 | 450 | 352 | 200 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 3 | NNW 14 | — | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NW 6 | NW 9 | — | — | — | NW 12 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | W 11 |
| kJ | 1 | 136 | — | 13 | 17 | 6 | 2 | 25 | 95 | — | — | — | 40 | 129 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 18 | NW 15 | — | — | — | — | N 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 107 | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 3 | ENE 4 | — | — | NNW 5 | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | 19 | — | — | 17 | 36 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 28 | 53 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 35 | 6 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 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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