Ibiza - Punta Xarraca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a straight look at the outlook for Ibiza, focusing on Punta Xarraca.

Truth be told, it’s a pretty flat and quiet run for the next couple of weeks. There’s no real swell to speak of for days on end, so don’t go rushing to grab your board just yet. We’re looking at a long stretch of very small, weak, and mostly unsurfable conditions right through until around Monday the 20th of July.

The story starts on Tuesday 7th July with tiny 0.3ft NE windswell, but the energy is basically non-existent (combined swell energy of just 2). The wind’s okay, with a cross-off or offshore breeze from the SSW, but there’s nothing to ride. This flat spell runs right through the weekend and into the following week. There are several days with zero surf energy reported. We see a few very slight bumps of 1ft around Sunday 12th and Friday 17th, but the period is short, around 4-5 seconds, and the combined energy stays in the feeble single digits (3 and 11). For a spot that’s already inconsistent, this is a proper dry spell. You’ll be staring at a mirror.

Now, there is a flicker of life right at the tail end of the forecast. Monday the 20th of July morning shows a pulse of 4ft swell from the N, with a combined energy of 60 – that’s the most energy we see in the whole period, but still only moderate at best. The period is a short 5 seconds, so it’ll be a bit soft and crumbly. The wind is onshore from the NNE that morning, which is a shame, but it swings cross-off from the ESE in the afternoon with a smaller 2ft NNW swell. However, the guidance tells me this break needs the swell from the NNE to really line up, so Monday morning is the only time that direction matches up even a little.

Because this is a beach and reef set-up, and the winds on the 20th aren’t perfect, combined with the short-period swell, this is looking more like a session for the dedicated locals who just need a paddle, rather than a must-do trip. The water temperature is a very warm 80°F, which is much warmer than normal for the time of year, so at least you won’t need a wetsuit.

In short, don’t hold your breath. The best bet, and it’s a long shot, is the morning of Monday 20th July. It’s not a standout for quality, but it’s the only window with any real size. For the rest, it’s a hard pass. Forecasts can change, but this stretch looks pretty stubborn.

Rusty.

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