Xa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk Xa in feet and miles per hour. It’s a slow start, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it. The first real chance to surf isn’t until Sunday, August 2nd, so you’re looking at a solid ten-day dry spell. Before that, the wind is mostly trash – cross and cross-onshore – and the swell is tiny and weak. There’s a brief moment on Friday morning, July 24th, with a glassy 3ft wave from the east, but the energy is low (131) and it’s just “very ordinary conditions.” Same story on Tuesday, July 28th morning – glassy but a tiny 2ft south swell (110 energy). Not worth the paddle. The first real standout is Sunday, August 2nd. Xa is a reef break, exposed to the east, and it’s an advanced spot. It’s very consistent, so it’s always ready. The water temp is about 73°F, which is average for this time of year. On the morning of August 2nd, we’ve got a 4ft swell from the SSE, but the optimum swell direction is east, so that’s a bit off. But the swell period is a long 13 seconds – proper groundswell – and the combined energy is a solid 489 (moderate-strong). The wind is glassy – zero, calm – so the surface will be perfect. The report says “expect good surf conditions,” and that’s the best of the lot. That morning is the one. The next morning, Monday, August 3rd, is also glassy, with a 3ft SSE swell, 12-second period, and 462 energy. Again, not the perfect direction, but clean and long-period. Then Tuesday, August 4th morning, we get a 4ft east swell with an 8-second period, glassy winds, and 335 energy – that’s a better direction, lining up with Xa’s optimum east. Expect some fun, punchy reef waves. Crowds can be “sometimes” an issue, so get in early. Wednesday, August 5th morning, is the last good window: a 4ft east swell, 8-second period, no wind, and 227 energy. Smaller but still clean. So, the long wait is worth it for the first week of August. The standout is Sunday, August 2nd morning – that long-period groundswell with glassy conditions will be a treat for the advanced crew. Even with the direction being a bit off, the energy and clean face will make it a memorable session. The other days are solid too, but that one’s the highlight. Keep in mind it’s a long-range forecast, so it could change. For now, I’m looking at August 2nd through 5th as the window. Rusty.

Read more