Surf Forecasts:
Ajo surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, NNW swell with 367 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period with NNW 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period. 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 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 8AM. 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ajo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks. Rusty here. Let’s break down what we’re looking at for the next couple of weeks. It’s a rough one, I’ll be honest. We’ve got a long stretch of pretty ordinary conditions ahead, but there is a little light at the end of the tunnel.
The first few days are a total write-off, with small, weak swell and lousy winds. You’ll be staring at a flat, messy ocean. From Tuesday the 29th of July right through to the 11th of August, it’s a real dry spell. There’s almost nothing worth paddling out for, just tiny waves and cross-shore or onshore breezes messing up the surface. The one potential bright spot doesn’t come until the 12th of August.
The only real standout in this whole 16-day window is the morning of Wednesday, the 12th of August. The swell finally wakes up, and we’ve got a light cross-offshore breeze from the west-southwest. The waves will be a bit bigger, around 5ft from the Northwest, with enough energy in the water to make things interesting (combined energy of 396). The wind should keep things clean. The water temperature is sitting at 73°F which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so that’s a nice bonus. Your best bet, and really the only bet, is Ajo. It’s a beginner-friendly spot that’s very consistent, and it’s well exposed to the Northwest swell. It’s a shore break, so with a longer period groundswell at 9 seconds, it’s not the longest period, but it’ll be punchy enough. The afternoon looks a bit of a mess with a strong cross-shore wind and a risk of thunderstorms, so get on it early.
For the rest of the period, you’re better off waxing the kiteboard. The small, weak swell and poor conditions make it more interesting for a kite session than a paddle. The surf just isn’t cooperating.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 304 | 229 | 134 | 99 | 78 | 47 | 57 | 79 | 43 | 32 | 28 | 27 | 34 | 81 | 53 | 40 | 73 | 36 | 15 | 10 | 26 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:01PM3.35m | 5:22AM3.21m | 5:36PM3.50m | 5:55AM3.31m | 6:09PM3.61m | 6:28AM3.38m | 6:41PM3.67m | 7:00AM3.40m | 7:13PM3.67m | 7:33AM3.39m | 7:47PM3.61m | 8:08AM3.34m | 8:22PM3.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:43AM0.75m | 11:10PM0.59m | 11:19AM0.59m | 11:46PM0.46m | 11:53AM0.47m | 00:19AM0.36m | 12:26PM0.40m | 00:52AM0.31m | 12:59PM0.37m | 1:25AM0.31m | 1:33PM0.40m | 1:59AM0.36m | 2:09PM0.48m | 2:36AM0.46m | |||||||
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 | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:35 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 19 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 |
| kJ | 304 | 229 | 134 | 99 | 78 | 47 | 57 | 79 | 43 | 32 | 28 | 27 | 34 | 50 | 53 | 40 | 73 | 36 | 15 | 10 | 26 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 4 | N 4 | — | — | NW 4 | — | NNE 5 | N 4 | — | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 7 | — | 4 | 3 | — | 20 | 17 | 20 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 6 | W 10 | W 10 | NW 9 | — | — | — | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | 10 | 9 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | NE 4 | — | — | NW 3 | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | NNE 5 | — | — | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — |
| kJ | 2 | 6 | — | — | 4 | 23 | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | 81 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 6 | 0 | 27 | 35 | 0 | 28 | 35 | 0 | 52 | 447 | 0 | 27 | 17 | 0 | 28 | 35 | 0 | 243 | 410 | 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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