Surf Forecasts:
Xa surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, SSE swell with 348 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period with ESE 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 (Sep 15) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s is also forecast. 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 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Xa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Xa over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, things are looking pretty grim for a while. The forecast is a long stretch of onshore and cross-shore winds, with a lot of lumpy, choppy conditions. The water temp is sitting at 73°F, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there. The first real glimmer of anything decent doesn't show up until Monday the 14th of September, and even then it's only a marginal call.
The standout period, and the real one to watch, is the morning of Wednesday the 16th of September. We’ve got a clean, cross-off breeze from the SSW at 9 mph, with a 4 ft swell from the ENE. The combined swell energy is moderate at 303, and the wind is light, so the surface should be clean. This is your best bet for a proper session. Keep in mind, Xa is a reef break for advanced surfers, and it’s very consistent, but crowds are possible here. The swell direction from the ENE is a good match for the optimum from the east.
After that, there’s a bit of a dry spell. The next window that looks promising is the morning of Monday the 21st of September, with a 5 ft swell from the E and a gentle cross-shore breeze, but it’s only a marginal call. The conditions are still mixed.
The very end of the forecast period, on Wednesday the 23rd of September, shows a glassy morning with a 3 ft swell from the E. That’s a tiny wave, but if it’s glassy, it could be a fun little longboard day. The next morning, Thursday the 24th, also has clean conditions with a cross-off breeze from the WNW and a 3 ft ESE swell, but again, it's small.
Overall, the 16th of September is the clear winner. The rest of the window is mostly a battle with the wind, so pick your moments carefully.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | S 6 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ESE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 6 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 236 | 200 | 143 | 200 | 203 | 206 | 269 | 211 | 200 | 332 | 164 | 165 | 112 | 175 | 348 | 289 | 207 | 232 | 276 | 141 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 2:06AM1.54m | 2:45PM1.50m | 2:41AM1.60m | 3:14PM1.50m | 3:15AM1.61m | 3:41PM1.46m | 3:49AM1.56m | 4:08PM1.41m | 4:23AM1.48m | 4:34PM1.33m | 4:58AM1.36m | 5:01PM1.24m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:15PM0.27m | 8:34AM-0.05m | 8:46PM0.21m | 9:08AM-0.03m | 9:16PM0.18m | 9:40AM0.03m | 9:45PM0.16m | 10:10AM0.13m | 10:14PM0.18m | 10:38AM0.24m | 10:43PM0.22m | 11:05AM0.37m | 11:14PM0.29m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — |
 | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 30 | 27 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 27 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 31 | 26 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 10 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 128 | 78 | 55 | 62 | 96 | 196 | 167 | 59 | 50 | 27 | 164 | 97 | 78 | 93 | 348 | 221 | 207 | 232 | 142 | 94 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | ESE 13 | SSE 14 | SSE 10 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 8 | S 10 | ENE 7 | S 11 | ESE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | ESE 8 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 13 | 32 | 36 | 36 | 55 | 28 | 47 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 96 | 9 | 36 | 57 | 173 | 289 | 149 | 163 | 98 | 51 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 15 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SSE 17 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | — | — | — | SSW 11 | — | — | S 18 | S 16 | SSE 14 | S 12 | — | SE 9 |
| kJ | 5 | 4 | 33 | 31 | 54 | 28 | 47 | 25 | — | — | — | 37 | — | — | 6 | 5 | 18 | 11 | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SSW 5 | S 6 | S 5 | SSE 6 | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 6 | ENE 8 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 236 | 200 | 143 | 200 | 203 | 206 | 269 | 211 | 200 | 332 | 84 | 165 | 112 | 175 | — | — | 2 | 112 | 276 | 141 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 44 | 40 | 44 | 44 | 68 | 40 | 44 | 40 | 405 | 68 | 545 | 341 | 408 | 693 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 44 | 40 |
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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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