
Surf Forecasts:
Ajo surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, NNW swell with 125 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 11PM (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 (Aug 09) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s. 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 0.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ajo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it—this 16-day stretch for Ajo is a tough one. We’ve got a long, flat run ahead, and there’s no real swell on the cards to get excited about. It’s a proper dry spell, so if you were hoping for a score, you might wanna look elsewhere or take up fishing.
The first week is basically a write-off. From Sunday the 9th through to the 16th, we’re looking at tiny, weak waves. There’s a bit of energy on Sunday morning, but it’s messy cross-shore wind and the swell is only 2ft out of the NW with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is weak (108). It’s just not doing anything. Monday the 10th has a glassy morning, which is nice for the soul, but the swell drops to 2ft and it’s still ordinary. The rest of that week is the same story—ankle-biters and poor conditions. Nothing here is worth paddling out for.
The weekend of the 16th and 17th sees a slight bump in size—4ft on Monday morning—but the period drops to a short 7 seconds, and the energy kicks up to a moderate 148. But it’s still cross-on, and with that short period, it’s going to be a jumbled mess. Not a good look.
The second week gets a little more interesting, but it’s still nothing to write home about. On Thursday the 20th, we see the strongest energy of the whole run, with the combined swell energy jumping to 200 in the morning and 263 in the afternoon. The swell is 3ft to 4ft out of the NW with an 11-second period. But the wind is cross-shore and gusty in the morning, and there’s a risk of thunderstorms in the afternoon. It’s marginal at best. Then Friday the 21st morning has that glassy condition again, with a clean 3ft swell from the NNW, but the energy is only moderate (154) and it’s still not a standout. The water temp is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 73°F, which is a bit notable but not crazy.
Honestly, the only window that even hints at potential is the morning of Friday the 21st. It’s glassy, the swell is 3ft from the NNW, and while it’s not big, it’s the cleanest the surf will be all fortnight. But even then, it’s just a small, ordinary wave at a spot that’s very consistent but exposed to the NW. Don’t expect any barrels—it’s more of a longboard cruise if anything. The long period on the 20th (11 seconds) might help shape, but the wind is against it.
There are no real standouts here. The swell direction is from the NW, which is what the spot wants, but the size and quality just aren’t there. If you’re a beginner, the small days are safe, but there’s nothing over 5ft so that’s not a concern. For the experts, there’s nothing to sink your teeth into either. This is a blank run, plain and simple. But with a spot that’s this consistent, it usually doesn’t stay poor for long. The forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it.
Keep the faith,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 10 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
104 | 125 | 71 | 67 | 76 | 65 | 59 | 49 | 46 | 37 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 56 | 78 | 65 | 61 | 41 | 40 | 36 | 66 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | on | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:24PM3.13m | 3:05AM3.14m | 3:30PM3.43m | 4:04AM3.37m | 4:24PM3.73m | 4:55AM3.58m | 5:11PM3.97m | 5:39AM3.72m | 5:55PM4.10m | 6:21AM3.77m | 6:37PM4.11m | 7:01AM3.74m | 7:17PM4.00m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:38PM0.72m | 9:04AM0.73m | 9:42PM0.43m | 10:01AM0.47m | 10:36PM0.16m | 10:50AM0.24m | 11:23PM-0.04m | 11:35AM0.07m | 00:06AM-0.13m | 12:17PM0.00m | 00:47AM-0.11m | 12:57PM0.04m | 1:26AM0.02m | ||||||||
7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:17 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 5 | N 6 | NW 8 |
104 | 125 | 71 | 67 | 76 | 65 | 59 | 49 | 46 | 37 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 56 | 78 | 65 | 61 | 41 | 13 | 22 | 66 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | — | NNW 4 | N 3 | — | N 5 | N 4 | NW 10 | N 5 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | — | — | N 6 | — | NW 9 | NW 9 | N 5 |
3 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 19 | 13 | 6 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 40 | 36 | 13 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | — | — | — | NW 13 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | NNW 3 | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — | N 4 | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | NW 3 | NW 3 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | — | — | — |
3 | 4 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 16 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 6 | 35 | 0 | 28 | 35 | 120 | 250 | 35 | 0 | 28 | 76 | 35 | 35 | 418 | 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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Ajo may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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