Surf Forecasts:
Xa surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SSE swell with 953 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period with NE 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s 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 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Xa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break it down.
Looking at the next couple of weeks at Xa, it’s a pretty lean stretch. The first few days are a total write-off. We’ve got a gap of nothing but poor conditions from now through Saturday, the 22nd. Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th are a mess with lumpy cross-onshore winds and short-period, messy energy, so don’t bother.
Now, Sunday the 23rd morning finally gives us a little something to look at. The wind swings around to a clean cross-offshore from the SSW, which is a big positive. We’ve got a 3ft swell coming from the S with a period of 10 seconds, and the combined wave energy is moderate at (222). The water temp is about average for the time of year. The break itself is Xa, a reef setup that’s very consistent and exposed to the east, but the swell is coming from the south, so it’ll wrap in. It’s an advanced spot, so this isn’t one for beginners. The waves will be small but clean. It’s the best on offer in the whole run, but honestly, that’s not saying much. Crowds are possible here.
Monday the 24th morning stays clean with a light cross-off breeze, but the swell drops off to just 2ft from the S with a longer 11-second period, so the energy is weak (135). It’s surfable but very ordinary.
Now, looking into the second week, Tuesday the 25th morning sees a pulse of much bigger energy – combined energy of (800) from a 5ft SSE swell with a very long 13-second period. That’s a proper groundswell. The wind is light cross-onshore, which isn’t perfect, and it’s flagged as marginal. This long-period swell is best suited for point breaks and reefs, so Xa being a reef could be interesting, but the conditions are questionable. Wednesday the 26th morning drops down to 3ft but still has that long-period energy (714) and a gentler cross-shore wind. Again, marginal.
Honestly, for the rest of the run after that, it’s back to poor conditions with messy winds and choppy surf. Nothing else stands out as worth paddling out for.
Your best bet is that early Sunday morning session on the 23rd. It’s not going to be big, but it will be clean. The bigger swell later in the week has potential, but the wind and tide conditions look iffy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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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) | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | S 5 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 198 | 124 | 220 | 191 | 110 | 208 | 147 | 93 | 127 | 209 | 60 | 44 | 33 | 158 | 31 | 28 | 62 | 89 | 273 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:01AM1.10m | 7:03PM1.03m | 8:19AM0.99m | 8:15PM0.94m | 10:28AM0.96m | 10:20PM0.92m | 12:03PM1.04m | 11:48PM1.01m | 12:52PM1.15m | 00:40AM1.12m | 1:28PM1.25m | 1:18AM1.25m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:37AM0.43m | 1:05PM0.60m | 1:34AM0.51m | 2:22PM0.70m | 3:19AM0.55m | 4:55PM0.72m | 5:17AM0.50m | 6:17PM0.63m | 6:22AM0.40m | 7:00PM0.54m | 7:05AM0.29m | 7:31PM0.45m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
Temp °C | 21 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 26 | 28 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 20 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | S 9 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 12 | SE 11 | ENE 7 | E 7 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 7 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 12 |
| kJ | 198 | 124 | 6 | 191 | 110 | 5 | 5 | 93 | 27 | 149 | 60 | 44 | 23 | 29 | 28 | 17 | 62 | 89 | 183 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | S 9 | SE 13 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 15 | ESE 7 | NE 6 | E 7 | S 7 | SSE 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 16 |
| kJ | 30 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 24 | 21 | 28 | 9 | 15 | 273 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 13 | SE 13 | S 10 | S 8 | SE 8 | S 8 | SE 11 | — | — | — | S 14 | S 8 | ESE 7 | SSE 10 | S 6 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | — |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 11 | 31 | 11 | 38 | 37 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 3 | ENE 7 | — | N 3 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | N 4 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SSW 5 | S 6 | S 5 | S 10 | — | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 |
| kJ | — | 8 | 220 | — | 3 | 208 | 147 | 19 | 127 | 209 | 94 | 86 | 33 | 158 | — | 5 | 26 | 35 | 69 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 26 | 40 | 44 | 3 | 40 | 44 | 393 | 392 | 364 | 0 | 545 | 621 | 433 | 0 | 585 | 341 | 0 | 341 | 23 |
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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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