Surf Forecasts:
Ajo surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, NNE swell with 91 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s is also forecast. 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 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ajo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Ajo. I’ll be straight with you – for the vast majority of this 16-day window, it’s a pretty grim picture. There’s a long dry spell of weak, messy, and small surf starting now and dragging on for nearly two weeks. The water is a notable 3° warmer than usual for this time of year, which is very unusual.
The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until Tuesday, July 28th, in the morning. That’s the one standout. Ajo picks up a nice little 4ft NW groundswell with a solid 12-second period, giving it proper energy (260). The best part? The wind is forecast to be glassy – dead calm. That means the waves will be clean and smooth. The swell is manageable for a range of surfers, though it’s a bit of a wait. The downside is that Ajo is a very consistent spot, but it can get crowded, so expect company. The NW swell is right on the money for the optimum direction.
Before that, the entire period from now through to Monday, July 27th, is a write-off. All the readings are marked as poor surf conditions, with tiny wave heights and messy, cross-onshore winds. The combined energy barely reaches three digits, staying weak. There’s a brief moment on Friday, July 24th, morning with a clean cross-offshore breeze, but it’s only on a tiny 1ft swell, so not worth the paddle.
So, to sum it up: you’ve got a long, barren stretch of small, choppy nothing until Tuesday, July 28th. That morning is your one and only chance for a decent session with clean, glassy conditions on a modest but punchy groundswell. Don’t hold your breath for anything else.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | N 5 | NNW 5 | N 5 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | N 5 | N 6 | N 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | WNW 8 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 32 | 14 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 31 | 14 | 24 | 17 | 13 | 20 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 39 | 66 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:30PM3.70m | 5:02AM3.60m | 5:22PM3.91m | 5:53AM3.69m | 6:11PM4.04m | 6:41AM3.71m | 6:58PM4.06m | 7:27AM3.64m | 7:44PM3.97m | 8:11AM3.51m | 8:29PM3.78m | 8:56AM3.34m | 9:14PM3.52m | 9:42AM3.14m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:42PM0.16m | 11:01AM0.25m | 11:34PM-0.01m | 11:50AM0.14m | 00:24AM-0.09m | 12:36PM0.10m | 1:11AM-0.06m | 1:22PM0.15m | 1:56AM0.06m | 2:07PM0.27m | 2:41AM0.26m | 2:52PM0.47m | 3:26AM0.51m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 |
 | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:50 | 9:49 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | N 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 7 | N 4 | NNE 4 | NNW 7 | N 6 | N 5 | WNW 10 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NW 8 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 |
| kJ | 32 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 31 | 14 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 39 | 66 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 5 | NNW 7 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 8 |
| kJ | 17 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | NW 8 | NW 12 | — | N 6 | N 7 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 8 | — | NW 13 |
| kJ | 1 | 10 | 6 | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 2 | — | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 5 | — | NW 4 | N 5 | — | — | NNW 6 | — | — | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 11 | — | 4 | 11 | — | — | 24 | — | — | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 194 | 176 | 185 | 329 | 329 | 375 | 447 | 130 | 451 | 451 | 364 | 702 | 754 | 808 | 473 | 477 | 705 | 467 | 467 | 0 | 27 |
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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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