
Surf Forecasts:
Ajo surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, NNW swell with 192 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ajo in the next 16 days are 1.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ajo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be honest from the start – this one’s a tough read. We’re looking at Ajo, and the truth is, for the next 16 days, there’s nothing that’s going to get the heart rate up. The forecast is a long, flat stretch of small, weak surf and messy conditions. It’s a real bummer for a place that can be a fun little wave.
The first week is a write-off. From Monday the 3rd all the way through to Sunday the 9th, we’re looking at nothing but tiny, weak junk. Swell heights are barely a whisper – mostly 0.7 ft to 2 ft. The combined energy is pathetic, sitting in the low double digits and teens, which is barely enough to wrinkle the water. Winds are all over the place, but mostly onshore or cross-onshore, keeping the surface chopped up. There’s a couple of glassy moments on Monday morning and Saturday morning, but with only 1 ft or 1 ft of 6-7 second period swell, it’s just a lake. Not worth paddling for.
We get a tiny glimmer on Monday the 10th morning. The wind goes glassy, and there’s a 2 ft NW swell with an 8-second period. The combined energy is still only 40, so it’s weak, but at least it’s clean glass. The report calls it “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” which is about as generous as it gets. That’s the best of a bad bunch, but it’s still a beginner-level ankle-snapper.
The middle of the week from Tuesday the 11th to Thursday the 13th stays pretty grim. Mornings see a bit of a bump with a 2 ft swell (NW or NNW), and the energy actually climbs to 109 on Tuesday the 11th morning, which is the first sign of moderate energy. But the winds are light cross-onshore, creating small ripples, so it’s never clean. The period is a short 6 seconds, so the waves are just fat and weak.
The only real standout – and I use that term loosely – is Friday the 14th morning. The swell jumps to 5 ft from the N, with a period of 7 seconds and a combined energy of 281. That’s genuinely moderate wave energy. But the problem is the wind is a light cross-onshore from the NE. For a beginner-friendly spot like Ajo, 5 ft is right at the top end of what’s fun, and it might be too much for beginners. The period is short, so it’s going to be a bit lumpy and disorganized. The afternoon drops to 5 ft and 187 energy, still not good. If you’re an experienced surfer and you’re desperate, that Friday morning is your only real chance to get a few waves, but it’s not a classic.
After that, from Saturday the 15th through to Tuesday the 18th, it’s back to small, weak, and messy. Swells drop to 3 ft and below, the energy fades back into the weak zone, and the winds swing around to onshore and cross-onshore. It’s just a slow, drawn-out fade.
The water temp is around 73°F, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year, so at least you won’t be cold while you’re bobbing around.
Honestly, this is a classic case of a quiet period for Ajo. It’s a very consistent break, so when it’s flat, it’s a bit of a shock, but this is a long, dry spell. There’s no surf worth chasing. The only hope is the Friday 14th morning, and even that’s a gamble. For now, leave the board in the car and check the forecast again next week. Things can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
9 | 9 | 17 | 34 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 71 | 166 | 172 | 148 | 99 | 78 | 55 | 35 | 13 | 11 | 30 | 47 | 65 | 49 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:08AM3.34m | 8:22PM3.50m | 8:46AM3.25m | 9:03PM3.35m | 9:30AM3.13m | 9:52PM3.16m | 10:25AM3.00m | 10:57PM2.98m | 11:38AM2.90m | 00:21AM2.88m | 1:04PM2.94m | 1:51AM2.94m | 2:24PM3.13m | 3:05AM3.14m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:09PM0.48m | 2:36AM0.46m | 2:49PM0.60m | 3:18AM0.60m | 3:37PM0.75m | 4:09AM0.78m | 4:36PM0.90m | 5:13AM0.95m | 5:52PM0.99m | 6:33AM1.02m | 7:19PM0.94m | 7:55AM0.94m | 8:38PM0.72m | ||||||||
7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:27 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | NNW 7 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 5 | NW 11 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NNW 5 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 9 |
3 | 5 | 17 | 34 | 20 | 19 | 7 | 71 | 166 | 172 | 148 | 99 | 78 | 55 | 35 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 47 | 65 | 49 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | WNW 10 | NNW 7 | — | NNW 7 | NW 5 | NW 11 | NW 5 | — | — | NW 10 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | NW 11 | NNW 5 | — | — |
9 | 9 | 5 | — | 5 | 7 | 20 | 6 | — | — | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 30 | 6 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | — | N 4 | — | — | NW 11 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | NW 10 | — | — | NNW 8 | NW 12 | W 9 | N 4 | — | — |
9 | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | 11 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | — | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | — |
— | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 162 | 323 | 151 | 176 | 447 | 162 | 128 | 35 | 35 | 11 | 35 | 6 | 27 | 35 | 27 | 468 | 759 | 0 | 27 | 329 | 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.
Ajo is 19 km (12 miles) from the city of El Astillero. If you plan a holiday in Spain - Cantabria, look for hotels and other accommodation in El Astillero. El Astillero has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











