Xivares Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty talkin’. Let's take a look at what's shaping up for Xivares over the next couple of weeks.

Alright, so the story for Xivares begins with a bit of a slow start. The first few days are pretty gutless, with a small, weak swell hanging around. Thursday afternoon the 3rd is a write-off – tiny 2ft WNW swell with a bumpy cross-onshore wind, just poor conditions. The combined energy is a measly 57, so there’s nothing to get excited about. Friday morning the 4th cleans up a bit with glassy conditions and a slightly better 3ft NW swell, but it’s still pretty ordinary, just surfable. The weekend doesn’t offer much either; Saturday morning the 5th has a bit more size at 5ft from the NW with a 13-second period, so it’s got some push (energy is 739), but the cross-shore wind messes it up. It’s marginal. Saturday afternoon gets bigger to 6ft from the NNW and the energy jumps to 1081, but that moderate cross-onshore breeze is going to chop it up. Not really worth paddling out for.

The first week is pretty much a gap of quiet, mediocre surf. There’s just nothing standing out through the 6th, 7th, 8th, or 9th. The wind is never quite right, and the swell is either too small, too short period, or just messy.

Now, Thursday morning the 10th gives us a little glimmer. It’s glassy, the swell is 4ft from the NNW with a 10-second period, and the energy is a moderate 248. The report says "expect good surf conditions," so that’s a solid morning session. But it’s not a standout.

The real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is Sunday morning, the 13th of September. This is where it gets exciting. We’ve got a solid 6ft groundswell pulsing in from the NNW, with a very long 13-second period. The combined energy is a hefty 1167, so there’s plenty of power. The wind is glassy, absolutely calm. For Xivares, this is about as good as it gets. The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is about a degree and a half warmer than normal for this time of year, so it’s a touch balmy. This is an expert-level session, that 6ft is pushing into solid territory. The crowd factor is "often," so you can expect some company, but for a setup like this, it’ll be worth it. The 4ft from the prior few days just doesn’t compare to this.

The second week is a bit of a mixed bag. Monday the 14th is a step down, Tuesday the 15th is a dud. But Wednesday the 16th has some potential again. Both the morning and afternoon are glassy, with a 4ft NW swell. The energy is moderate (283 and 257), and the messages say "expect good surf conditions." It won’t be the size of the 13th, but it’ll be clean and fun. The 18th and 19th taper off into small, weak surf again.

So, overall, if you’re looking for the best, it’s Sunday morning the 13th at Xivares. The 6ft NNW groundswell and glassy conditions are a true standout. The Thursday morning the 10th and Wednesday the 16th are the next best bets for cleaner, smaller waves.

Rusty.

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