Surf Forecasts:
The Pass surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, S swell with 1,755 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Pass this week:
The most powerful waves expected at The Pass in the next 16 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Pass over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Thu morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | SE 6 | SE 7 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 5 | SW 7 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | SW 3 | W 4 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 101 | 268 | 1228 | 1755 | 953 | 765 | 639 | 403 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 26 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 3:46AM0.38m | 4:15AM0.43m | 4:57AM0.45m | 5:49AM0.47m | 6:46AM0.48m | 7:42AM0.50m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 2:51PM0.10m | 3:42PM0.06m | 4:36PM0.04m | 5:31PM0.02m | 6:24PM0.01m | 7:09PM-0.00m | ||||||||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — |
mm | 10 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 29 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | — | SE 6 | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 176 | 125 | 61 | 24 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | SE 5 | — | SW 4 | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 7 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 5 | — | — | — | SW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | SW 3 | W 4 |
| kJ | 101 | 268 | 1228 | 1755 | 953 | 765 | 639 | 403 | 15 | — | — | — | 26 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 418 | 1550 | 1048 | 417 | 417 | 1144 | 352 | 371 | 776 | 418 | 418 | 816 | 418 | 417 | 417 | 418 | 431 | 417 | 437 | 1041 |
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Information about the The Pass Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for The Pass provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Pass can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Pass 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 (The Pass) 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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for The Pass may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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