Surf Forecasts:
Ajo surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, NW swell with 104 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s 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 (Aug 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ajo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a long stretch ahead for Ajo, and honestly, the first couple of weeks are a bit of a write-off. We’re looking at a pretty big gap of flat, poor-quality conditions before something finally shows up.
Overall, the pattern is grim. The water is sitting at 73°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only thing that’s mildly interesting. The main issue is that for the first 13 days, the swell is tiny, the periods are short, and the winds are mostly cross or cross-onshore. It’s that kind of frustrating, choppy, small stuff that’s barely worth paddling out for. The combined wave energy is weak, barely cracking 100 (16-110) for most of that period, so it’s all fuss and no power.
The first real spark doesn’t come until Friday the 21st of August. That’s a massive gap of over a week with nothing. On that Friday morning, the wind finally goes glassy, and the swell jumps up to 5ft from the NNW. The period is a solid 9 seconds, and the combined energy hits 338, which is a moderate, healthy push. That’s the standout. The only problem is that by the afternoon, the wind swings cross-onshore and messes it up. So, the window is tight.
Saturday the 22nd still has some size, with 4ft from the NW, but the wind is cross-shore, making it a bit lumpy. The energy is still decent at 247, but it’s not the clean, glassy perfection of that Friday morning.
If you’re a beginner, that 5ft Friday morning swell is manageable, but it’s not tiny. Anyone with a bit of experience will be eyeing that Friday morning window hard. It’s the only real chance for a clean, fun session in the whole 16-day run. The rest is just waiting and watching the wind.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 11 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 18 | 20 | 6 | 8 | 48 | 104 | 100 | 71 | 67 | 65 | 64 | 48 | 34 | 47 | 31 | 29 | 17 | 9 | 18 | 63 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:21AM2.88m | 1:04PM2.94m | 1:51AM2.94m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:52PM0.99m | 6:33AM1.02m | 7:19PM0.94m | 7:55AM0.94m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — |
 | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 10 | NW 11 |
| kJ | 18 | 20 | 6 | 4 | 48 | 104 | 100 | 71 | 67 | 65 | 64 | 48 | 34 | 47 | 31 | 19 | 17 | 6 | 18 | 63 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NW 13 | N 4 | N 4 | — | N 4 | N 3 | — | N 5 | N 4 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 11 | — | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 |
| kJ | 2 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 11 | — | 16 | 9 | 2 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 10 | NW 10 | W 9 | NW 6 | NNW 5 | — | — | — | N 15 | N 14 | — | — | W 12 | NE 4 | — | — | — | NNW 8 | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 6 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | — | — | NNE 5 | — | — | N 4 | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | NW 8 | — | — | — | W 2 |
| kJ | 11 | — | — | 8 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 29 | — | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 482 | 1023 | 477 | 398 | 0 | 27 | 194 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 28 | 35 | 0 | 28 | 360 | 134 | 173 | 303 | 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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