Surf Forecasts:
Ajo surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, NW swell with 2,620 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with NNE 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 (Aug 23) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ajo in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ajo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about what’s happening at Ajo in the next couple of weeks.
Right now, nothing’s happening. There’s a gap of a few days with no real surf. Sunday the 23rd and Monday the 24th are just flat and messy. Water’s about 73°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year.
Wednesday the 26th morning, you might get a little 1ft bump from the NW, glassy, but the energy is weak—just enough to get wet.
Thursday the 27th morning is the first real chance. A clean, glassy 4ft NW swell, period around 8 seconds, with moderate energy. It’s a fun, clean little session for the beginners and shortboarders.
But the one to watch is Friday the 28th morning. That’s a 10ft NW groundswell with a long 12-second period—huge energy. It’s clean with an offshore wind. But at that size, it’s way over 8ft, so it’s experts only. Not for the faint of heart. Swell direction lines up perfectly with what this spot wants.
Saturday the 29th morning is still good: a 6ft NW swell, glassy, with moderate energy. Very good conditions.
After that, it drops off. Sunday the 30th morning is 5ft NNW, glassy, okay but nothing special. Then a long flat spell from Monday the 31st through Thursday the 5th of September—tiny waves, under 3ft, and mostly messy.
There’s a little bump on Saturday the 6th of September: a 5ft NW swell, but cross-shore and marginal. Then Sunday the 7th of September brings a 7ft NNW groundswell with a 12-second period—big energy, but too big for this break again, and onshore. Only for the hardcore.
Best bet: Thursday 27th morning for a fun, clean surf. Friday 28th morning if you’re an expert and want a challenge.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 29 | 57 | 47 | 18 | 25 | 8 | 7 | 22 | 28 | 34 | 21 | 26 | 211 | 189 | 373 | 2620 | 1749 | 954 | 589 | 665 | 532 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 2:28PM2.71m | 3:04AM2.68m | 3:22PM2.93m | 3:48AM2.89m | 4:02PM3.18m | 4:24AM3.10m | 4:37PM3.41m | 4:57AM3.29m | 5:09PM3.61m | 5:28AM3.45m | 5:41PM3.76m | 6:00AM3.57m | 6:12PM3.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:42PM1.21m | 8:58AM1.18m | 9:33PM0.98m | 9:44AM0.94m | 10:12PM0.74m | 10:21AM0.70m | 10:47PM0.51m | 10:54AM0.49m | 11:19PM0.32m | 11:26AM0.33m | 11:50PM0.18m | 11:58AM0.22m | 00:22AM0.10m | ||||||||
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 | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 29 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NW 7 | NNE 6 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | NNW 6 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 5 | WNW 6 | NW 9 | NW 5 | NW 8 | — | NW 9 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 10 |
| kJ | 29 | 14 | 47 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 21 | 21 | 211 | — | 373 | 2620 | 1749 | 954 | 589 | 665 | 532 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | W 12 | NNW 7 | N 6 | W 10 | NNE 5 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 5 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 21 | 3 | 5 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 22 | 28 | 34 | 7 | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | — | W 10 | W 10 | — | — | — | NW 8 | — | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 8 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 6 | — | — | N 6 | — | — | NNE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 57 | — | — | 25 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 189 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 102 | 0 | 250 | 63 | 183 | 410 | 421 | 27 | 0 | 162 | 6 | 0 | 59 | 0 | 6 | 274 | 6 | 0 | 17 | 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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