Surf Forecasts:
Ajo surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, NW swell with 639 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period. 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 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ajo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here, looking at the next 16 days for our stretch of coast. The pattern is a slow burn – we’re starting with a bit of a flat spell and some messy winds, but there’s a solid pulse of energy building for the very end of the month and into early September. The standout window is shaping up to be that last week of August, with a couple of real gems in the mix.
Right now, it’s quiet. Thursday the 20th has a small 4ft NW swell at 11 seconds, but the wind is cross-on, making for poor surf. The afternoon cleans up a little, but it’s not much to write home about. Friday and Saturday are a write-off with stronger winds and lumpy conditions. Sunday the 23rd is tiny, and Monday the 24th offers a clean, offshore 2ft NNE swell, but it’s barely breaking. Things stay flat and small through Tuesday and Wednesday the 26th, with a glassy day on the 25th offering nothing but a ripple.
Then we see a spark. Thursday the 27th of August has a big 8ft NW swell, but it’s clocked as too big for this break, so keep your wits about you if you’re an expert. The real highlight is Friday morning, 28 August. Ajo is delivering a clean 6ft NW swell (565 combined energy) with a cross-offshore light breeze. That’s chest to head-high, clean, and with a bit of energy. The optimum swell direction is NW, and that’s exactly what’s coming. This is the pick of the bunch – a proper session with good shape and no crowds yet.
The following weekend, Saturday the 29th is a bit more marginal, but Sunday morning, 30 August is a stunner. Ajo sees a 5ft NW swell with glassy conditions and zero wind. Magic. That’s a long, clean morning with waist-to-chest high waves peeling nicely. The combined wave energy is moderate (335). If you can get out, that’s the one.
The clean morning runs into Monday 31 August – another glassy start with a 5ft NW swell. Consistent and clean. The afternoon picks up a bit of cross-on breeze, but the morning is golden.
We roll into September with a few more windows. Wednesday morning, 2 September starts glassy with a 5ft NW swell (476 combined energy) – that’s a solid offering. And then the final standout is Friday morning, 4 September – a flat calm, glassy morning with a 4ft NW swell. A beautiful, clean finish to the forecast.
The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. The winds are mostly light, and when they’re offshore or glassy, the quality jumps right up. This is a region where consistency is good, and the forecast shows a few real gems if you’re patient.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sat night, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the ENE by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NE 6 | NNW 7 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 5 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NW 13 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 7 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 347 | 298 | 561 | 538 | 510 | 356 | 186 | 110 | 67 | 42 | 37 | 32 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 7 | 149 | 172 | 184 | 211 | 233 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:23AM2.77m | 10:58PM2.59m | 11:34AM2.59m | 00:27AM2.45m | 1:09PM2.57m | 2:00AM2.50m | 2:28PM2.71m | 3:04AM2.68m | 3:22PM2.93m | 3:48AM2.89m | 4:02PM3.18m | 4:24AM3.10m | 4:37PM3.41m | 4:57AM3.29m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:39PM1.20m | 5:06AM1.34m | 5:55PM1.37m | 6:29AM1.45m | 7:28PM1.37m | 7:56AM1.38m | 8:42PM1.21m | 8:58AM1.18m | 9:33PM0.98m | 9:44AM0.94m | 10:12PM0.74m | 10:21AM0.70m | 10:47PM0.51m | ||||||||
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 | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 |
mm | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NNW 7 | NE 6 | NE 5 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 347 | 298 | 561 | 538 | 510 | 356 | 186 | 110 | 67 | 27 | 20 | 32 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 149 | 172 | 184 | 52 | 233 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 10 | NW 7 | N 6 | NW 10 | NNE 5 | NW 13 | NW 12 | — | — | N 12 | NW 13 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 62 | 42 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 6 | — | — | 3 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | WNW 3 | — | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 2 | ENE 5 | — | — | NE 5 | — | — | WNW 2 | — | — | NE 3 | E 3 | — | NW 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 50 | — | — | 37 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 211 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 35 | 0 | 6 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 28 | 53 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 271 | 250 | 185 | 128 | 35 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 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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