Surf Forecasts:
Ajo surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, NNW swell with 68 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period with NNW 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m 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 0.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 2AM. 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+) | 11PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ajo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Grab your board, but maybe don't get your hopes up too high. This is a tough stretch for the next 16 days at Ajo. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with barely any rideable surf on offer. The whole forecast is a bust, with nothing but tiny, weak waves showing up. The water temp is sitting at 73°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so at least it’s pleasant for a paddle.
The first few days are a total write-off. From Friday, July 31st, all the way through to the end of the run on Saturday, August 15th, every single session is marked as "poor surf conditions." The swell heights are tiny, flickering between 0.7 ft and 2 ft. The combined energy of all swells is laughably weak, barely cracking 60 (24 for Friday morning, for example). The period is mostly short and choppy, never getting that long, clean groundswell feel. The winds are a mixed bag of glassy, cross, and cross-on, but even the glassy mornings on August 6th and 7th can't save this – there's just no swell to work with.
For a beginner-friendly spot that's very consistent, it’s a cruel joke. This spot is exposed to the swell, but the optimum direction is from the NW, and that’s just not delivering. The best you can hope for is a 2 ft to 2 ft dribble on a few mornings, like August 1st or August 10th, but with poor quality, it’s not worth the drive. Remember, anything over 5 ft would be too much for beginners, but we’re miles from that. Honestly, this is one of those blank runs that’s just normal for the area – forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a no-go for surfing. The whole setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer, given the cross-on winds and tiny chop.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 |
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 kJ | 23 | 21 | 68 | 18 | 28 | 24 | 14 | 12 | 20 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 7 | 6 | 16 | 28 | 26 | 12 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | off |
High Tide | 6:41PM3.67m | 7:00AM3.40m | 7:13PM3.67m | 7:33AM3.39m | 7:47PM3.61m | 8:08AM3.34m | 8:22PM3.50m | 8:46AM3.25m | 9:03PM3.35m | 9:30AM3.13m | 9:52PM3.16m | 10:25AM3.00m | 10:57PM2.98m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:26PM0.40m | 00:52AM0.31m | 12:59PM0.37m | 1:25AM0.31m | 1:33PM0.40m | 1:59AM0.36m | 2:09PM0.48m | 2:36AM0.46m | 2:49PM0.60m | 3:18AM0.60m | 3:37PM0.75m | 4:09AM0.78m | 4:36PM0.90m | ||||||||
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 | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 4 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 |
| kJ | 23 | 21 | 68 | 18 | 28 | 24 | 14 | 11 | 20 | 7 | 9 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 7 | 6 | 16 | 28 | 26 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | — | W 11 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNE 6 | NNW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | N 4 | NNW 7 | NW 5 | — | NW 10 | NW 10 | — | NW 10 | NE 3 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 3 | 17 | 9 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 17 | 2 | 5 | 1 | — | 4 | 4 | — | 4 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | — | — | W 11 | NW 5 | — | — | — | NNW 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 4 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 5 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 3 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 6 | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | N 4 | — | — | — | — | NE 2 | NE 3 | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 468 | 1510 | 27 | 27 | 35 | 0 | 78 | 746 | 117 | 183 | 323 | 0 | 185 | 447 | 220 | 360 | 759 | 182 | 169 | 468 | 182 |
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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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