Surf Forecasts:
Ajo surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, NNW swell with 445 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. 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 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ajo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.
We’re looking at a pretty grim run overall, if I’m being honest. The swell shows up on and off, but the conditions are just not cooperating. The water is sitting at 73°F, which is 4°F warmer than usual for this time of year at Ajo – that’s a notable difference, almost like bathwater.
The first bit of interest comes early on Monday, July 27. A solid pulse of 5ft swell from the NNW rolls in, with a period of 11 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell. The combined energy is moderate (425), and the wind is a slight offshore from the NNE. That’s the best we’ll see all week. The waves will have some shape and power, but the crowd situation is "often" at Ajo, so you’ll likely have company.
Tuesday, July 28, still has some size at 4ft from the NNW, but the wind swings cross-shore, and the energy drops to 314. It’s surfable but messy. The rest of the week is a write-off – small, choppy, and onshore.
There’s a tiny window on Friday, July 31, with glassy conditions and 2ft waves. It’s clean, but barely breaking. The same goes for the morning of Monday, August 3, and the morning of Friday, August 7. These are all glassy but tiny – maybe a longboard or a foiler session.
The only real standout in the whole 16-day run is Monday, July 27. That’s your best bet. The 5ft swell from the NNW with offshore wind gives you a chance at a decent wave. The energy is solid (425) and the period is long enough to get some proper push. Get there early.
For the rest of the period, it’s a lot of waiting. There are big gaps of 2-3 days with nothing worth paddling out for. The swell returns on Wednesday, August 5, with 4ft from the NW, but the wind is cross-shore, making it a messy affair. And again, the crowd at Ajo is often a problem.
If you’re a beginner, anything over 5ft is too big, and the 5ft on Monday afternoon is a no-go. That Monday morning at 5ft is borderline but with the offshore wind, it might be manageable for a confident beginner.
Honestly, for this stretch, the setup doesn’t look great for paddle surfing. The strong winds and onshore chop on several days would actually make this more interesting for kite surfing than for a traditional surf session.
Stay patient, and keep an eye on that Monday morning.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue night, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 13 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 122 | 210 | 126 | 100 | 93 | 425 | 427 | 418 | 314 | 229 | 157 | 106 | 97 | 61 | 69 | 55 | 55 | 33 | 51 | 41 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:50PM2.83m | 3:21AM2.77m | 3:41PM2.99m | 4:07AM2.93m | 4:23PM3.17m | 4:46AM3.08m | 5:01PM3.35m | 5:22AM3.21m | 5:36PM3.50m | 5:55AM3.31m | 6:09PM3.61m | 6:28AM3.38m | 6:41PM3.67m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:59PM1.10m | 9:17AM1.09m | 9:50PM0.94m | 10:03AM0.92m | 10:33PM0.76m | 10:43AM0.75m | 11:10PM0.59m | 11:19AM0.59m | 11:46PM0.46m | 11:53AM0.47m | 00:19AM0.36m | 12:26PM0.40m | 00:52AM0.31m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — |
 | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:37 |
mm | 7 | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 26 | 28 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 12 | NW 6 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 6 |
| kJ | 5 | 210 | 126 | 15 | 83 | 425 | 427 | 418 | 314 | 229 | 157 | 106 | 97 | 61 | 69 | 55 | 55 | 33 | 51 | 27 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 13 | NW 9 | NNW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | NNE 4 | — | — | — | N 5 | NNE 4 | N 15 | NW 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 3 | 93 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 4 | 20 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 13 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 41 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | — | — | NNW 6 | — | — | — | ESE 3 | — | ENE 4 | W 3 | WNW 4 | NW 3 | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 122 | — | — | 100 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 22 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 278 | 1079 | 17 | 13 | 35 | 0 | 6 | 35 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 35 | 0 | 6 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 182 |
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