Surf Forecasts:
Xa surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 6s period, NE swell with 278 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with E 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. 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 1.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Xa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. Grab your board, check the wax, and let’s see what’s on offer.
Right off the bat, the next week and a half is looking pretty grim for Xa. We’ve got a long stretch of poor surf conditions with messy winds and weak, short-period windswell. The first real glimmer of anything rideable doesn’t show up until Saturday the 22nd, and even then it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The swell is small, around 4ft from the ENE, but the wind is light and cross-offshore, which cleans things up nicely. The combined energy is weak (121), so it’s not going to be a standout, but it’s a window.
The real standout, the one you want to circle on your calendar, is Sunday the 30th of August. Sunday morning at Xa, the wind drops to nothing – glassy conditions. The swell is a modest 4ft from the ENE, with a period of 7 seconds, so it’s a short-period windswell, but that glassy surface will make it smooth and fun. The combined energy is moderate (224). It’s a reef break, so it handles short-period swell better than a beach break, and the offshore wind direction is ideal for this spot. This is the best morning of the whole forecast. Keep in mind the water temperature anomaly is about average for this time of year, so it’s what you’d expect.
Then, on the first of September, Tuesday morning, we get another glassy morning. The swell picks up a bit to 6ft from the NE, still short-period (7 seconds), but with clean, calm conditions. The combined energy is moderate (414). This is a solid session for an advanced surfer, as 6ft is getting into the meaty range for a reef. It’s not too big for the experienced crew, but beginners might want to sit this one out.
Between the 17th and the 22nd, there’s a gap of about five days with no real recommendations. The conditions are either onshore, choppy, or just too weak. Saturday the 22nd is your first chance to paddle out, but it’s not a classic. The real promise is that Sunday the 30th and Tuesday the 1st.
The second week’s call is a bit more tentative, but the glassy winds on the 30th and 1st are the clear highlights. Crowds are possible at Xa, so get there early for the glassy sets.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 11 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 289 | 261 | 191 | 157 | 142 | 214 | 242 | 156 | 270 | 202 | 142 | 168 | 181 | 103 | 159 | 233 | 113 | 85 | 182 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:30AM1.38m | 5:49PM1.22m | 6:11AM1.24m | 6:22PM1.13m | 7:01AM1.10m | 7:03PM1.03m | 8:19AM0.99m | 8:15PM0.94m | 10:28AM0.96m | 10:20PM0.92m | 12:03PM1.04m | 11:48PM1.01m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:22PM0.31m | 11:50AM0.33m | 11:56PM0.36m | 12:23PM0.47m | 00:37AM0.43m | 1:05PM0.60m | 1:34AM0.51m | 2:22PM0.70m | 3:19AM0.55m | 4:55PM0.72m | 5:17AM0.50m | 6:17PM0.63m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — |
mm | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 27 | 28 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | S 9 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 12 | SE 11 | E 7 | S 11 | S 10 | ENE 7 | SSW 5 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 138 | 170 | 173 | 157 | 142 | 214 | 242 | 156 | 6 | 202 | 142 | 5 | 5 | 103 | 2 | 2 | 113 | 15 | 132 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | E 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | E 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | S 9 | SE 11 | S 11 | — | S 16 | SSW 4 | SSE 9 | SSW 5 |
| kJ | 45 | 24 | 9 | 130 | 80 | 56 | 31 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 | — | 5 | 7 | 8 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | — | SE 13 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 10 | ESE 11 | S 8 | E 11 | S 11 | — | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 55 | — | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | 8 | 2 | 11 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | E 8 | NE 5 | N 3 | E 8 | ENE 7 | N 4 | NE 6 | NE 7 | SW 5 | ENE 7 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 289 | 261 | 191 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 270 | 26 | 1 | 168 | 181 | 18 | 159 | 233 | 25 | 85 | 182 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 17 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 40 | 44 | 3 | 44 | 44 | 40 | 379 | 341 | 364 | 0 | 364 | 0 |
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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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