Surf Forecasts:
Xa surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, S swell with 2,165 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Xa this week:
The surf forecast for Xa over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Xa in the next 16 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Xa over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the table for Xa.
This is a reef setup, breaking over rock, and it’s for advanced surfers only. It’s very consistent, which is a huge bonus, and it’s exposed to the east swell. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing weird going on there.
Right now, the surf isn’t doing a thing. There’s a gap of clean, rideable surf at the start. We’ve got a solid week of messy, blown-out conditions and poor surf quality. That means nothing worth paddling out for from Sunday the 12th through Friday the 17th. Gusty winds, lumpy cross-chop, and short-period wind swell are making a mess of things.
The real standout here, the one to circle on your calendar, is Saturday morning, July 18th. The conditions switch completely. We’ve got a 4 ft swell coming out of the ESE with a 10-second period and *glassy* conditions, with literally no wind. The combined energy sits at 376 (moderate), which is a solid notch above anything else we’ve seen. This is the cleanest window in the whole forecast. The swell direction is a direct match for what this break likes, and the water will be smooth as a mirror. Get on it early because crowds are possible on a day this good.
Sunday morning the 19th also looks tidy with a smaller 3 ft glassy swell, but the afternoon turns choppy again.
The second week gets a bit quieter. From Monday the 20th through Saturday the 26th, we’re looking at smaller, weaker waves in the 3 ft to 5 ft range, mostly coming from the east with short periods around 7 to 8 seconds. The winds stay messy in the afternoons and mornings are okay but nothing special. It’s not a complete washout, but there’s nothing to get excited about.
Later on, Sunday the 26th offers a tiny 2 ft swell from the south with a very long 15-second period, and again Monday the 27th with a 3 ft from the SSE at 14 seconds. That long period will make for clean lines at this reef, but the size is tiny. For advanced surfers, it might be worth a look for some long, gentle rides.
The best bet, hands down, is the glassy Saturday morning session on July 18th. Don’t sleep on it.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 33°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Sat 18 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | S 6 | S 8 | S 10 | S 7 | S 10 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 428 | 330 | 202 | 126 | 212 | 520 | 891 | 429 | 1020 | 2165 | 1027 | 966 | 999 | 1017 | 1121 | 1202 | 872 | 753 | 508 | 374 | 410 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:02AM1.23m | 1:56PM1.43m | 1:50AM1.32m | 2:46PM1.49m | 2:35AM1.40m | 3:31PM1.50m | 3:18AM1.46m | 4:13PM1.47m | 3:59AM1.50m | 4:52PM1.42m | 4:40AM1.49m | 5:30PM1.35m | 5:22AM1.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:28AM0.12m | 8:09PM0.36m | 8:19AM0.01m | 8:54PM0.34m | 9:07AM-0.06m | 9:34PM0.33m | 9:52AM-0.07m | 10:13PM0.34m | 10:36AM-0.04m | 10:50PM0.36m | 11:18AM0.04m | 11:27PM0.39m | 11:59AM0.16m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — |
 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 32 | 33 | 26 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 24 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | SSE 10 | NE 6 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
| kJ | 428 | 330 | 202 | 88 | 37 | 23 | 6 | 180 | 1 | 1553 | 1027 | 966 | 999 | 1017 | 1121 | 1202 | 872 | 753 | 508 | 374 | 410 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | SSW 7 | S 22 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | — | — | — | ENE 8 | SE 15 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | — | ENE 6 | — | E 10 |
| kJ | 4 | 5 | 9 | 126 | 81 | 57 | 17 | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | 7 | 181 | 6 | 6 | 5 | — | 20 | — | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 17 | SSW 7 | S 20 | SSE 14 | S 18 | S 16 | NNE 6 | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — | ENE 8 | S 14 | S 13 | — | — | — | S 11 | S 16 |
| kJ | 4 | 6 | 5 | 30 | 20 | 25 | 46 | 4 | 10 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 4 | 14 | — | — | — | 2 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 6 | SSE 10 | S 6 | S 8 | S 10 | S 7 | S 10 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | — | — |
| kJ | 23 | 58 | 80 | 22 | 212 | 520 | 891 | 429 | 1020 | 2165 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 17 | 24 | 591 | 545 | 621 | 591 | 152 | 341 | 17 | 3 | 23 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
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The above surf forecast table for Xa provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Xa can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Xa 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 (Xa) 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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