Ajo Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.50° N 3.62° W

Ajo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ajo sea temperature is
23.1°C
2.0° 

Ajo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ajo surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, NW swell with 753 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ajo in the next 16 days are 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 11PM. 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 2s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 27th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Best Surf11AM (Sun 30th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 28th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 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 Ajo's got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a slow burner, with the first real session not showing up until later in the week, but there are a few windows of clean, fun waves if you time it right. The water temp is sitting at 74°, feeling a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might get away with a spring suit.

We start off quiet with Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th offering up small, weak energy with tricky winds. The swell is tiny, with combined energy readings of just 32 and 23, so you're better off staying on the beach. There's a gap of poor conditions until Friday morning the 28th, when things start to turn. We get a slight glass-off and a cleaner 2ft NW swell, but the energy is still weak at 141. It's surfable, but just ordinary.

The first real standout window hits on Saturday morning the 29th. We've got glassy conditions with a light ENE breeze and a clean 4ft NW swell. The energy bumps up to a moderate 225, and it's a proper go-time for beginners. The crowds can be an issue here though, as it's "often" busy, so get out early for a quiet paddle.

Sunday morning the 30th is the pick of the whole run. That NW groundswell pushes up to a solid 5ft with a 11-second period, giving it some proper punch. The energy reading jumps to 629, which is strong, and with glassy conditions, this is where it gets good. This swell is a bit too much for learners, but for everyone else, it's going to be a treat. The afternoon gets a bit choppy as the sea breeze kicks in, but that morning window is gold.

Monday the 31st morning holds onto that size with 5ft and calm, glassy winds. The energy is still solid at 375, making it another excellent morning option before the afternoon chop sets in. Tuesday the 1st of September sees the swell drop back to 4ft, and while the energy is moderate, it's cross-on and a bit rippled, so it's only marginal.

There's another quiet spell from Wednesday the 2nd through to Friday the 4th, where the swell drops right off into the ankle-to-knee high range with very low energy. It's a bit of a lull.

Then, looking out to Saturday the 5th, we get a promising late-season pulse. A 4ft NW groundswell with a very long 13-second period rolls in. The energy reads a strong 415, and with glassy conditions again in the morning, this could be a real surprise. Keep in mind, a long period swell like this can be a bit straight at beach breaks, but if it lines up, the shapes will be long and clean. This is a promising one, though being so far out, it's not locked in yet. The following Monday the 7th also shows a 5ft NNW swell with strong energy, but it's cross-shore and marginal, so not a stand-out.

Overall, for Ajo, focus on the weekend mornings – Saturday the 29th and especially Sunday the 30th – and keep an eye on that Saturday the 5th of September glassy session for a potential late reward.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Energy kJ
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89
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226
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225
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205
629
442
246
375
484
384
279
208
112
Wind (km/h)
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15
WSW
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10
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30
SW
10
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5
SW
15
NNE
20
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15
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NNE
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High Tide
4:37PM3.41m
4:57AM3.29m
5:09PM3.61m
5:28AM3.45m
5:41PM3.76m
6:00AM3.57m
6:12PM3.84m
6:31AM3.63m
6:44PM3.84m
7:04AM3.63m
7:18PM3.76m
7:38AM3.56m
7:55PM3.61m
Low Tide
10:21AM0.70m
10:47PM0.51m
10:54AM0.49m
11:19PM0.32m
11:26AM0.33m
11:50PM0.18m
11:58AM0.22m
00:22AM0.10m
12:31PM0.17m
00:54AM0.11m
1:06PM0.19m
1:28AM0.19m
1:43PM0.29m
2:06AM0.36m
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Information about the Ajo Surf forecast

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.

Ajo is 19 km (12 miles) from the city of El Astillero. If you plan a holiday in Spain - Cantabria, look for hotels and other accommodation in El Astillero. El Astillero has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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