
Surf Forecasts:
Ajo surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, NW swell with 452 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (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 Friday (Jul 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. 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 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ajo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Ajo has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough one. The whole 16-day window is looking pretty grim. We’re talking about a long stretch of poor conditions, with only a handful of days that are even marginal. The first real chance of anything rideable doesn't come around until Monday, 27 July.
For the first few days, from Friday 24 July right through Sunday 26 July, the wind is a problem. It’s a solid cross-shore and cross-onshore breeze, blowing 12 to 22 mph. That’s creating lumpy, choppy, poor surf. The swell is tiny and weak, with combined energy values barely hitting 34 to 290. Honestly, for those days, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The first glimmer of hope comes on Monday morning, 27 July. We get a bit of a pulse with a 4ft swell from the NNW, and the period bumps up to 10 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell. The combined energy jumps to 367 (moderate energy). The real kicker is the wind: it’s a light 3 mph offshore from the NNE. That’s glassy. It’s only a marginal call, but that’s the best we’ve got. The wave comment says "questionable tide conditions," but with that clean wind, it’s worth a look. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Tuesday, 28 July stays marginal with a similar 4 to 4ft NNW swell and a 10-second period, and the wind is light cross-shore. It’s not great, but it's surfable if you’re desperate. The energy is moderate (261 to 234).
Then we hit another dry spell. From Wednesday, 29 July through to Saturday, 1 August, the swell drops right off. We’re looking at 2ft to 3ft dribble with combined energy values under 100 (weak energy). The wind is mostly cross-onshore, so it’s messy and small. Not worth paddling out for.
We get another little bump on Sunday, 2 August. A 5ft to 5ft NW swell with a long 11-second period rolls in. The combined energy is strong, hitting 475 to 590. The wind is light cross-shore in the morning, but turns cross-onshore in the afternoon. It’s another marginal day, but that long period groundswell could offer some decent shape at the right bank. The 5ft size is pushing it for beginners.
Monday, 3 August is similar – a 4ft to 5ft NNW swell, long period, and light morning winds. Again, it’s marginal, but one of the better options on offer. The 5ft swell is solid.
After that, it’s back to the pits. From Tuesday, 4 August, right through to the end of the forecast on Saturday, 8 August, the swell is non-existent. We’re talking 0.6ft to 3ft of junk, with weak energy, and often strong winds. Ajo is exposed to the NW, and the optimum swell direction is NW, so the direction is right, but the size and wind just aren't cooperating.
The standout here, if you can call it that, is Monday morning, 27 July. That 4ft swell with the 10-second period and the 3 mph offshore wind is the cleanest window we get. The combined energy is moderate at 367. It’s not going to be pumping, but it’s the only shot at a clean, glassy wave in the whole stretch. For a beginner, it’s a good size.
The other nod goes to Sunday, 2 August. That 5ft NW swell with an 11-second period is the biggest and most powerful swell of the period, with strong energy (590). The wind is light in the morning, so it could be clean. This one is for the more experienced crew, as anything over 5ft can be a handful.
This is a pretty blank run for Ajo. It’s just one of those stretches where the forecast is a bust. But don’t lose hope – it tends not to stay this poor for long, and forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu night, min 18°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Thu night, fresh winds from the W by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue night, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 6 | N 6 | WNW 5 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 12 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 |
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29 | 17 | 37 | 72 | 176 | 290 | 372 | 223 | 132 | 90 | 367 | 380 | 325 | 261 | 225 | 128 | 97 | 93 | 110 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:12AM2.63m | 1:47PM2.72m | 2:23AM2.66m | 2:50PM2.83m | 3:21AM2.77m | 3:41PM2.99m | 4:07AM2.93m | 4:23PM3.17m | 4:46AM3.08m | 5:01PM3.35m | 5:22AM3.21m | 5:36PM3.50m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:13AM1.26m | 7:56PM1.22m | 8:21AM1.22m | 8:59PM1.10m | 9:17AM1.09m | 9:50PM0.94m | 10:03AM0.92m | 10:33PM0.76m | 10:43AM0.75m | 11:10PM0.59m | 11:19AM0.59m | 11:46PM0.46m | |||||||
— | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | |
9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:40 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 23 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | N 6 | NNW 5 | NNE 6 | N 12 | — | — | NNW 7 | NW 12 | NNW 6 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 |
29 | 17 | 17 | 6 | 3 | — | — | 223 | 6 | 88 | 367 | 380 | 325 | 261 | 225 | 128 | 97 | 93 | 110 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | W 8 | — | — | — | N 13 | — | NNW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 |
15 | 13 | 12 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 90 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 2 | WNW 5 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | — | NNW 7 | — | — | ENE 3 | — | — | ENE 4 | W 2 | — | NW 3 | — |
— | 1 | 37 | 72 | 176 | 290 | 372 | — | 132 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 9 | 1 | — | 3 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 375 | 142 | 102 | 377 | 132 | 17 | 17 | 35 | 0 | 35 | 35 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 35 | 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.
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