Xa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a bit of a slow start for Xa, but hold on – there’s a window later that’s worth keeping an eye on. The first few days are a write-off with messy, cross-shore winds and poor surf, so don’t bother paddling out until we get a break in the weather. The first real opportunity doesn’t show up until Saturday, the 5th of September.

Saturday morning, the 5th, is our first standout. The wind drops to glassy – dead calm – and the swell is a clean 5 ft coming from the ENE at a short period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (311), so it’s not a powerhouse, but with that glassy surface, the waves will be clean and fun. This is a reef break, so expect a bit of shape, but the short period means it’ll be a bit walled up. It’s advanced-level only, and it’s very consistent. Crowds are only *sometimes* an issue, so you might have it to yourself. The water’s sitting at 73°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year.

Sunday morning, the 6th, is another decent window. The wind swings to a light cross-offshore from the SSW, which will keep the waves clean. Swell is 4 ft from the ENE, again with a short period. The combined energy is light (264), so it’s a small, weak day – but clean. Don’t expect barrels, just a few lines to cruise.

Now, after that, the forecast gets messy again with a lot of onshore and cross-onshore junk. There’s a gap of about four days with nothing worthwhile. Then we get a bit of a pulse.

The real standout is Wednesday, the 16th of September. Both morning and afternoon are looking primo. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the SSW (15 mph), and the swell bumps up to 7 ft from the ESE, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is strong – 825 in the morning, 990 in the afternoon – so there’s proper power behind it. This is a reef break, so that size and direction will produce some heavy, well-shaped waves. But be warned: at 7 ft, this is expert territory. The waves will be big and powerful, and the short period means the sets will be punchy. The water temp’s still around 73°, nothing unusual. It’s a very consistent spot, so expect waves all day. Crowds are possible, but if you’re an advanced surfer, you’ll be smiling.

If you’re a beginner, stay away from the Saturday the 5th – it’s all reef, and the swell is over 5 ft. For the rest, it’s a waiting game. The second week’s standout is that Wednesday the 16th, but it’s still a long way out, so keep the fingers crossed.

Rusty.

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