Surf Forecasts:
Ajo surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, NW swell with 494 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ajo in the next 16 days are 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ajo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here, checking in on the surf outlook for Ajo over the next stretch. We've got a 16-day window, and while it's a bit of a slow starter, there's some real promise later on if you're patient.
The pattern kicks off with a pulse of groundswell from the northwest. The water's sitting at a warm 23°, feeling a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, which is a nice bonus for the first session.
Saturday 29 August is a ripper of a morning to kick things off. Ajo is the spot to be. We're looking at a clean 5 ft NW groundswell with a lovely 9-second period. The combined energy of all swells is moderate at 351, but with glassy conditions and a light 3 mph ESE wind, it'll be smooth as silk. This is the best bet for the whole outlook.
Monday 31 August is another standout morning. The swell builds a touch to 5 ft from the NW with a 10-second period, and the energy jumps up to a solid 446. It's glassy again with barely a breath of wind from the west. Expect some solid, clean lines rolling through.
Tuesday 1 September afternoon offers a sneaky good session. The swell drops back to 4 ft, but with glassy conditions and a 9-second period from the NW, it'll be fun and clean for a longboard or a mini-mal. The energy's at 217, so nothing too punchy, just easy-going waves.
Now, the middle of the second week goes flat. From Wednesday 3 September right through to Thursday 11 September, it's mostly tiny, weak, or blown-out. There's a glimmer on Saturday 5 September morning with a 4 ft NW groundswell of very long 14-second period, and 460 energy, all glassy. That's a promising call, but it's far out, so keep an eye on it. At a beach break like Ajo, those long-period groundswells can sometimes break a bit too straight, so don't expect perfection.
After that, the poor conditions return until around Sunday 13 September, where the swell is tiny and the wind is messy. It's a long blank run for decent surf, which is fairly normal here when the consistency drops off.
So, the takeaway: Saturday 29 August morning and Monday 31 August morning are your undisputed best windows. Clean, fun, groundswell with decent energy. The long-range look at Saturday 5 September is worth a hopeful check, but don't bank on it just yet.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Tue night, min 18°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 351 | 275 | 215 | 334 | 252 | 224 | 446 | 494 | 384 | 273 | 217 | 123 | 68 | 41 | 31 | 19 | 115 | 77 | 66 | 66 | 139 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | off |
High Tide | 6:12PM3.84m | 6:31AM3.63m | 6:44PM3.84m | 7:04AM3.63m | 7:18PM3.76m | 7:38AM3.56m | 7:55PM3.61m | 8:16AM3.42m | 8:38PM3.38m | 9:01AM3.23m | 9:30PM3.11m | 9:59AM3.01m | 10:42PM2.85m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:58AM0.22m | 00:22AM0.10m | 12:31PM0.17m | 00:54AM0.11m | 1:06PM0.19m | 1:28AM0.19m | 1:43PM0.29m | 2:06AM0.36m | 2:24PM0.46m | 2:49AM0.59m | 3:14PM0.68m | 3:42AM0.85m | 4:18PM0.91m | 4:52AM1.09m | |||||||
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 | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — |
 | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 351 | 275 | 215 | 334 | 252 | 224 | 446 | 494 | 384 | 273 | 217 | 123 | 68 | 41 | 31 | 19 | 115 | 77 | 66 | 66 | 139 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | N 17 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 2 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 35 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 52 | 27 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 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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