Surf Forecasts:
Ajo surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, NW swell with 124 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. 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 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ajo over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's cookin' over the next couple of weeks. Honestly, it's a bit of a slow grind for a while. We've got a long stretch of small, mushy, and often choppy conditions that won't get anyone too excited. The water is a toasty 72°, which is a good 5° warmer than normal for this time of year – you can leave the wetsuit at home.
The first real glimmer of hope doesn't show up until late in the piece. The best bet on offer is looking like Tuesday morning, July 21st. The wind drops to glassy, which is a major positive. You'll find clean little lines at Ajo with a 3 ft swell out of the NNW. The energy is moderate (105), so there's just enough push for a longboard. It's very consistent here, so you won't be waiting long, but don't expect anything with real grunt. The afternoon will see a cross-onshore pick up, so get on it early.
Then we have another quiet patch until Thursday afternoon, July 23rd. A slightly bigger swell fills in, pushing 5 ft from the NNW, and the combined energy jumps to a solid 257 – moderate but building. It's a cross-shore wind with a bit of chop, but the extra size makes it more interesting for the experienced crew on a shortboard. This one has more go to it if you can deal with the bump.
The standout of the whole run looks to be Sunday morning, July 26th. A clean 5 ft swell from the NW rolls in with a solid 10-second period. The combined energy is 517 – strong and full of potential. The wind is light cross-onshore, keeping it rideable. This is the best size and energy we'll see, but because it's over a week away, there's still some uncertainty. If it holds, this will be the day to circle on the calendar.
For the rest of the time, it's mostly small (0.3 ft to 4 ft) and wonky. The winds are often cross or onshore, and many sessions are marked by poor conditions and small, weak swell periods. There are a few glassy moments very early on Sunday the 12th, but the swell is tiny at 2 ft, so it's only worth a splash if you're desperate.
In short, it's a long wait for quality. The first week is a write-off for any decent paddling. Keep an eye on the 26th as the one that could deliver.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | N 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | WNW 11 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | N 6 | NNW 5 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 4 | NW 4 |
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 kJ | 46 | 75 | 61 | 42 | 28 | 72 | 88 | 36 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 18 | 27 | 35 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 2:32PM3.22m | 3:06AM3.27m | 3:34PM3.46m | 4:07AM3.45m | 4:30PM3.70m | 5:02AM3.60m | 5:22PM3.91m | 5:53AM3.69m | 6:11PM4.04m | 6:41AM3.71m | 6:58PM4.06m | 7:27AM3.64m | 7:44PM3.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:07AM0.75m | 8:43PM0.63m | 9:11AM0.60m | 9:45PM0.39m | 10:08AM0.42m | 10:42PM0.16m | 11:01AM0.25m | 11:34PM-0.01m | 11:50AM0.14m | 00:24AM-0.09m | 12:36PM0.10m | 1:11AM-0.06m | 1:22PM0.15m | 1:56AM0.06m | |||||||
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 | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 25 | 29 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 25 | 29 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NNE 4 | NW 9 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | N 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | N 6 | NNW 5 | WNW 10 | N 4 | NW 9 | NW 5 | NW 4 |
| kJ | 46 | 75 | 61 | 13 | 28 | 72 | 88 | 36 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 18 | 27 | 35 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NE 4 | NW 9 | N 4 | NW 8 | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | ENE 3 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 6 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 25 | 17 | 7 | 42 | 4 | 25 | — | 17 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | NNW 4 | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | N 6 | W 14 | NW 12 | NW 7 | N 6 | N 8 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 7 | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 4 | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | N 5 | — | WNW 3 | NW 4 | — |
| kJ | — | 8 | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | 5 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 76 | 6 | 0 | 120 | 117 | 27 | 76 | 162 | 185 | 418 | 329 | 329 | 329 | 0 | 203 | 1055 | 375 | 460 | 453 | |
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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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