Xivares Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the 16-day stretch for Xivares. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there are a couple of windows where it’ll all come together nicely.

The overall pattern shows a few pulses of NW swell, with the first real standout hitting on Monday the 31st of August. That morning, we’re looking at a solid 6ft NW swell with a 10-second period, and the wind is glassy out of the west at 3 mph. The waves will be clean, with moderate energy pushing in. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit. That Monday morning is your best bet in the first week, no question.

After that, the surf drops off mid-week. We get a few small, glassy mornings on the 1st and 2nd of September, but the swell is tiny (3ft) and the energy is weak. It’s a bit of a lull for a few days, with not much to get excited about.

Now, hold onto your boards, because the second weekend has some serious potential. On Saturday the 5th of September, the swell bumps up to 4ft from the NNW, but the wind is cross-shore at 9 mph, so it’s a bit messy. The real gem is Sunday the 6th of September. That morning, we’ve got a clean 5ft NNW swell, with a very long 12-second period and glassy conditions. That’s groundswell, folks, and it’ll really wrap in nicely. The combined energy is strong. This is the standout of the whole forecast, but it’s a long-range call, so keep an eye on it.

Later in the second week, on Wednesday the 9th of September, the swell gets big: 8ft from the NNW with a 11-second period. That’s nearly 8ft, so it’s expert territory. The energy is very strong, but with a cross-shore wind, it won’t be as clean. That’s one for the experienced crew only.

The fortnight ends small again, with a 2ft NW swell on the 13th.

So, to sum it up: Monday morning the 31st of August is your first call, and Sunday the 6th of September is the one to circle on the calendar. The rest is mostly small or compromised.

Rusty.

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