Xa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s talk about Xa.

Look, honest truth, there’s not a lot to get truly excited about in the next 16 days, but there are a few windows where it might just come together. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, and the first real chance to get wet won’t be until Monday, July 7th, but even then it’s marginal. The water temp is sitting about average for the time of year, which is fine.

So, Tuesday morning, July 8th, is where we start to see something. The swell from the SE is around 4ft with an 11-second period (moderate wave energy at 410), and we’ve got a clean, cross-off breeze from the SSW. That’s the kind of combo that might make Xa a little more interesting. It’s a reef break, advanced, and very consistent, so it’s not for the faint of heart. The direction is from the SE, which is right on the money for this spot’s optimum. Crowds can be a factor now and then, so you might have some company.

Thursday morning, July 10th, is another little window. Same break, 4ft from the SE, 10-second period (362 energy), and a light cross-off breeze. It’s clean, and that’s a positive. The wave energy is moderate, but the conditions should be more user-friendly than some of the choppier afternoons.

Now, the standout. If you’re an experienced surfer, keep your eyes on Tuesday, July 14th. We’ve got a solid pulse of swell coming in at 7ft from the S, with a 9-second period. That’s a lot of water moving (700 energy), and it’s going to be too big for beginners. But for experts, it’s a real test. The wind is cross-off from the SSW, keeping it clean. The swell direction is off the optimum for Xa (which likes E), but the size and the clean conditions make it the most powerful offering of the whole outlook. The period is short though, so it’ll be a lumpy, powerful beast.

After that, the middle of the week from July 15th onward sees the swell drop back and the wind turns more onshore or cross-shore, making it choppy. By Friday, July 17th, we’re back to marginal, cross-on conditions, and the last few days from July 18th to the 21st look pretty hopeless with onshore wind and rain. That’s a solid 4-day stretch of poor surf.

For the average surfer, the best bet is that Thursday morning, July 10th. For the crew who want to charge, Tuesday, July 14th is the only real standout, but it’s a big, short-period swell, so it’s expert territory.

Rusty.

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