Surf Forecasts:
Ajo surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, NE swell with 204 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with N 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 2PM. 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+) | 2AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ajo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what Ajo has to offer over the next couple of weeks. I'll be straight with you—it's a bit of a slow start, and we have to be patient.
Right now and for quite a while, there's just nothing doing. The surf is flat and choppy, with tiny swells and poor conditions across the board. We're looking at a long stretch of quiet water from July 14th all the way through to the 27th. That’s nearly two weeks with nothing worth paddling out for. The swell is tiny, the wind is messy, and the scores are all zero. Honestly, it’s a blank run for the area, which can happen.
Now, if you’re willing to wait, there’s a glimmer of hope. The first real standout pops up on Tuesday, July 28th, in the morning. Ajo, being a beginner-friendly, very consistent spot, is exposed to the swell. We’ll see a clean 5 ft swell rolling in from the NW, with a long 11-second period that brings proper energy (615). The best part? The wind is forecast to be glassy from the NW. That is a major positive—clean, smooth water, perfect for a beginner-friendly wave. The combined swell energy is strong (615), but the size (5 ft) is manageable, not too big for the beginner crowd. Just note that the crowds are often here, so don't expect to have it to yourself.
On July 29th, Wednesday morning, conditions fade a bit. The swell drops to 4 ft from the NW, still with a decent 10-second period and moderate energy (328). The wind shifts to a light cross-shore from the ENE, which will still offer clean-ish waves, but it’s not the same glassy perfection as Tuesday. It’s a marginal day, but worth a look if you missed Tuesday.
So, the only real standout is the glassy morning on July 28th. That's the one to circle on your calendar. Everything else is a write-off until then.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | N 4 | WNW 9 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | N 6 | NW 10 | NW 9 | N 6 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 9 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 21 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 58 | 134 | 194 | 149 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 5:22PM3.91m | 5:53AM3.69m | 6:11PM4.04m | 6:41AM3.71m | 6:58PM4.06m | 7:27AM3.64m | 7:44PM3.97m | 8:11AM3.51m | 8:29PM3.78m | 8:56AM3.34m | 9:14PM3.52m | 9:42AM3.14m | 10:02PM3.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:01AM0.25m | 11:34PM-0.01m | 11:50AM0.14m | 00:24AM-0.09m | 12:36PM0.10m | 1:11AM-0.06m | 1:22PM0.15m | 1:56AM0.06m | 2:07PM0.27m | 2:41AM0.26m | 2:52PM0.47m | 3:26AM0.51m | 3:40PM0.70m | 4:13AM0.77m | |||||||
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 | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:49 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | N 4 | N 4 | NW 9 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | WNW 10 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 8 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | N 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | N 6 | NW 8 | NE 7 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 9 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 15 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 3 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 58 | 11 | 194 | 149 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | N 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 6 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | — | NW 8 | NW 12 |
| kJ | 5 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 11 | — | 16 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 11 | N 6 | N 7 | W 10 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | — | — | — | NW 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 17 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 3 | — | — | N 4 | — | — | NNW 5 | — | — | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | NNE 7 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | — | 10 | — | — | 15 | — | — | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 134 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 185 | 447 | 329 | 329 | 447 | 364 | 451 | 719 | 471 | 719 | 790 | 426 | 473 | 527 | 185 | 467 | 467 | 0 | 17 | 35 | 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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