
Surf Forecasts:
Ajo surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, NNW swell with 904 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ajo in the next 16 days are 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ajo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s brewing for Ajo. We’ve got a long window ahead, but honestly, it’s a bit of a slow burn. The first week and a half is mostly a write-off with small, messy waves and wonky wind. The real standout doesn’t show up until the second week, so we’ll have to be patient.
The first decent sign of life comes on Saturday the 5th of September. We’ll see a pulse of 4ft swell from the NW with a long 14-second period, and the combined energy jumps to a solid 599 (moderate). The water temperature is a touch warmer than normal at 72°. But the wind is a cross-shore from the E at 6 mph, and the report calls it “marginal.” It’s not a total loss, but it’s not going to be clean. The swell drops off quickly, and the rest of the first week stays in the “poor” category.
There’s a long gap of nothing really worth paddling out for until we hit the morning of Friday the 11th of September. That morning, Ajo gets a glassy moment with a 3ft NW swell, 9-second period, and only 138 combined energy. It’s surfable, but it’s a very ordinary little wave. The wind stays glassy, so if you’re desperate, you could get a few. But the crowds are “often” here, so don’t expect to have it to yourself.
Now, here’s the one you want to circle on the calendar. Sunday the 13th of September – morning session. This is the standout. We’ve got a 6ft swell rolling in from the NNW with a 14-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 1111 (very strong). That’s a lot of power. The wind is dead calm, glassy as it gets. The report says it’s “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” That’s because 6ft is pushing into the too-big-for-beginners zone, and this is a long-period groundswell, so it’s going to have some punch. It’s a beach break, so long-period swells can be a bit straight at times, but with glassy conditions, it’s going to be a proper session. This is the one.
The morning of Monday the 14th is also worth a look, with 3ft NW swell, 11-second period, and glassy wind. Combined energy is 256 (moderate). It’s a solid follow-up day, but it’s not the same beast as Sunday.
After that, the surf fades back into the ordinary for the rest of the 16-day window, with small, cross-shore wind conditions and weak energy. Ajo is a consistent spot, so it won’t stay flat forever, but this run has a lot of waiting for that one Sunday morning.
Stay salty,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sun night, min 17°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 15 | NW 13 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NNW 11 |
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36 | 43 | 62 | 67 | 514 | 841 | 754 | 488 | 297 | 142 | 67 | 175 | 273 | 332 | 217 | 179 | 319 | 524 | 375 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 9:30PM3.11m | 9:59AM3.01m | 10:42PM2.85m | 11:22AM2.86m | 00:21AM2.74m | 1:02PM2.91m | 1:55AM2.86m | 2:23PM3.15m | 3:04AM3.11m | 3:23PM3.47m | 3:56AM3.38m | 4:12PM3.76m | 4:40AM3.60m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:42AM0.85m | 4:18PM0.91m | 4:52AM1.09m | 5:44PM1.05m | 6:24AM1.16m | 7:21PM0.97m | 7:53AM1.02m | 8:39PM0.71m | 8:59AM0.74m | 9:36PM0.40m | 9:51AM0.45m | 10:23PM0.14m | |||||||
— | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | |
8:46 | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 13 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NNW 11 |
36 | 43 | 62 | 67 | 514 | 841 | 754 | 488 | 297 | 142 | 67 | 175 | 273 | 332 | 217 | 179 | 319 | 524 | 375 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | NE 4 | — | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | — | ENE 4 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 9 | — | — | — | N 15 | NW 9 | — | — |
3 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 12 | 15 | 6 | 25 | 18 | 78 | — | — | — | 4 | 148 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NW 15 | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 56 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — |
— | — | 1 | — | — | 10 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 44 | 329 | 0 | 28 | 53 | 17 | 6 | 17 | 0 | 13 | 17 | 0 | 6 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
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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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