Surf Forecasts:
Ajo surf forecast from 6 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: Wednesday 9 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NW swell with 948 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 5AM. 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+) | 5AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ajo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be real about the next 16 days at Ajo. It’s a tough run. The northwest swell shows up, but the wind and quality are just off for most of it. We’ve got a few pockets where it’s worth a look, but don’t expect a classic.
The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing to write home about but no shock to the system either.
Right now, we’re looking at a blank start. The first real chance to paddle out comes on Sunday, September 6th morning. Ajo is exposed to the NW, and we’ve got a 5ft swell rolling in with a solid 12-second period – that’s got some proper groundswell energy (500). The wind is light cross from the west, which is manageable. The combined energy is moderate, in the three-digit range. It’s not firing, but it’s the best we’ve got early on.
The standout moment, and I mean the only real standout, is Thursday, September 10th morning. The wind swings to a light cross-offshore from the WSW, cleaning up the 4ft NW swell (389). That’s a window of clean, peaky waves. Get out there. Ajo is a beginner-friendly spot, fairly consistent, and that morning the wind will make it smooth. The crowds can be an issue here, so get in early.
After that, it’s a struggle. We get a glassy moment on Friday, September 11th morning, but the swell drops to 2ft (92) – weak energy, barely a ripple. The following week is filled with poor conditions, onshore winds, and chop. There’s a long gap of several days with no real recommendations.
The next glimmer of hope is Saturday, September 19th morning. The swell picks up to 4ft from the NNW with a long 11-second period (346). The wind is glassy from the ENE. It’s a week and a half away, so keep an eye on it, but that has the potential to be a clean, fun session. And then Sunday, September 20th morning also looks clean with a 3ft NW swell (200).
For the rest of the second week, it’s all pretty marginal. Small waves, funky winds, not much to get excited about.
Overall, it’s a lean period. Thursday the 10th is your best bet. The long-range Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th look promising, but we’ve got time for that to change.
Stay keen, but don’t force it.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue night, min 15°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Tue night, calm by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 15 | NW 13 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 |
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 kJ | 835 | 488 | 297 | 142 | 104 | 172 | 179 | 149 | 142 | 465 | 738 | 348 | 485 | 389 | 261 | 128 | 81 | 114 | 93 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | glassy | on | off |
High Tide | 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 | 4:55PM3.96m | 5:19AM3.74m | 5:34PM4.06m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:24AM1.16m | 7:21PM0.97m | 7:53AM1.02m | 8:39PM0.71m | 8:59AM0.74m | 9:36PM0.40m | 9:51AM0.45m | 10:23PM0.14m | 10:35AM0.21m | 11:04PM-0.03m | 11:15AM0.05m | 11:42PM-0.10m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — |
 | 8:43 | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 13 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | — | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 835 | 488 | 297 | 142 | 67 | 172 | 179 | 149 | 142 | — | 738 | 348 | 485 | 389 | 261 | 128 | 81 | 114 | 93 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | NW 6 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNE 6 | — | — | W 11 | WNW 10 | — | — |
| kJ | 8 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 26 | 95 | — | — | — | — | 50 | 154 | 21 | — | — | 2 | 11 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WNW 18 | NW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 31 | 104 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 3 | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 465 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 6 | 59 | 0 | 6 | 35 | 0 | 8 | 13 | 151 | 59 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 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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