Ajo Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.50° N 3.62° W

Ajo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 31 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ajo sea temperature is
22.3°C
1.5° 

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


Ajo surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, NNW swell with 1,134 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ajo in the next 16 days are 1.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 31st Aug)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 6th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 5th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 13s

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.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a wait. The first day, Monday the 31st of August, is kicking off with some swell but the conditions are pretty average. A northwesterly groundswell is coming in at 6ft, with a long period of 10 seconds, so there’s some decent energy in the water (553). The problem is the wind isn’t playing ball; it’s a cross-shore breeze that’s messing with the surface. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 72°, which is nice, but it’s not enough to save the session. The afternoon looks even worse with onshore wind. We’re better off waiting.

Tuesday morning the 1st of September is where we start to see a glimmer of hope. The swell drops a bit to 4ft from the NW, still with that 10-second period, and the energy is moderate (305). The real story here is the wind: a light cross-offshore breeze from the ESE. That’s going to clean things up nicely. The break, Ajo, is a beginner-friendly spot that’s very consistent with an exposed NW swell window, so it’s a good call for a learner or someone wanting a mellow session. The crowd situation can be an issue here though, so expect some company.

After that, the surf drops off a cliff. From Wednesday morning through to Friday the 4th of September, the swell is tiny, under 3ft, and the wind is messy. The energy readings are low, in the 40s-70s. It’s a real flat spell. We’re looking at a gap of about three days with nothing worthwhile.

The next little pulse comes in on the weekend. Saturday the 5th of September brings a new swell from the NNW, and this one has some legs on it. The period jumps to 13 seconds, which is a long period groundswell, and the energy is substantial (388 in the morning, ramping up to 972 in the afternoon). The swell height is 3ft rising to 6ft. The wind is a bit of a problem though, staying cross-shore and picking up to a moderate breeze in the afternoon. It’s a marginal call, but if you’re keen, the morning might be the pick with the lighter wind.

Sunday the 6th of September keeps the NW swell going at 5ft and a 12-second period, with moderate energy (590). The morning wind is a gentle cross-shore, again, just okay. By the afternoon, it gets cross-onshore, so it’s not the cleanest.

Then we hit another long quiet patch. From Monday the 7th of September all the way through to the end of the forecast period, the swell is mostly under 3ft, with periods dropping to short, weak windswell. The energy readings are consistently low, often below 100, and the wind is generally onshore or cross-shore, chopping things up. There are a few glassy mornings, like Tuesday the 8th, Wednesday the 13th, and Monday the 14th, but the swell is just too small to do anything with. The best of those is the 8th with a 2ft, 11-second period WNW swell and glassy conditions, but it’s very ordinary.

So, the standout for the whole period is Tuesday morning, the 1st of September. The 4ft NW swell, with that nice 10-second period, and the clean, cross-offshore wind are the best combo we’ve got. It’s a solid, consistent wave for a beginner-friendly spot, even if you’ll have to share it. The next best shot is the Saturday morning of the 5th, with a bigger, longer-period swell, but the wind is more of a gamble.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
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Height (m)
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1.7
NW
10
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10
1.5
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10
1.3
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10
1.2
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NW
9
0.7
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8
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11
0.9
NNW
13
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NNW
13
1.8
NNW
13
1.4
NW
12
1.1
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11
0.9
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10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
553
664
433
305
262
155
68
40
21
68
71
47
59
106
228
277
972
1083
568
273
145
Wind (km/h)
10
W
10
N
5
SSE
5
ESE
10
NE
5
ENE
10
E
20
NE
10
ESE
15
E
25
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5
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10
W
10
NNW
5
SSW
5
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20
ENE
15
ESE
15
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15
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5
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Wind State
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High Tide
7:18PM3.76m
7:38AM3.56m
7:55PM3.61m
8:16AM3.42m
8:38PM3.38m
9:01AM3.23m
9:30PM3.11m
9:59AM3.01m
10:42PM2.85m
11:22AM2.86m
00:21AM2.74m
1:02PM2.91m
1:55AM2.86m
Low Tide
1:06PM0.19m
1:28AM0.19m
1:43PM0.29m
2:06AM0.36m
2:24PM0.46m
2:49AM0.59m
3:14PM0.68m
3:42AM0.85m
4:18PM0.91m
4:52AM1.09m
5:44PM1.05m
6:24AM1.16m
7:21PM0.97m
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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.

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