Surf Forecasts:
Fausse Passe surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 3,568 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fausse Passe this week:
The surf forecast for Fausse Passe over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fausse Passe in the next 16 days are 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fausse Passe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s have a look at the outlook for Fausse Passe.
We’re kicking off on Monday, 31st of August with a bit of a slow start. The swell is around 5ft from the S, with a period of 9 to 10 seconds, but the wind is a cross-off from the SE at 25 km/h. The wave energy is moderate (587 to 649), but the conditions are just marginal. Not the best start, but it’s clean.
Now, Tuesday, 1st of September, things get interesting. A solid 8ft SSW groundswell rolls in with a very long period of 16 to 17 seconds. The combined energy jumps to a strong 3574. The wind is cross-off from the ESE at 25 to 30 km/h, keeping the surface clean. This is a big swell for a reef break, and with that period, it’s going to be a heavy, powerful wave. This is for advanced surfers only. The water temperature is 72°, which is about average for the time of year.
Wednesday, 2nd of September, the swell eases a touch to 8ft to 8ft from the S and SSW, period still long at 14 seconds. Energy is still strong (2680 to 2648). Winds are fresh cross-off from the E and ESE. Still clean, but the power is dropping.
Thursday, 3rd of September, the swell is 7ft to 6ft from the SSW, period 12 to 13 seconds. Energy is moderate (1430 to 1072). Cross-off winds from the ESE at 20 to 25 km/h. Clean, but the swell is backing off.
Friday, 4th of September, we see a drop. The swell is 4ft to 2ft from the SSW. The morning has a period of 11 seconds, but the afternoon jumps to 17 seconds. Energy is weak (356 to 500). The wind is a fresh cross-off from the E and ESE, but the conditions are poor. Not worth a paddle.
Saturday, 5th of September, is similar. Small swell, 3ft to 3ft from the SSW, with a long period of 16 seconds. Energy is weak (466 to 537). Fresh cross-off winds from the E, but the poor conditions continue.
Sunday, 6th of September, we see a pulse back up to 7ft from the SSW, period 13 seconds, energy moderate (1331). The wind is cross-off from the ESE at 25 km/h, but by the afternoon it picks up to 35 km/h from the E. It’s clean, but the quality is only marginal.
Monday, 7th of September, the swell drops to 4ft from the SSW, period 15 seconds. Energy is moderate (915 to 856). The wind is a fresh cross-off in the morning, but by the afternoon it’s a strong breeze at 40 km/h from the E, making conditions poor.
Tuesday, 8th of September, the swell is back up to 6ft from the SSW, period 15 seconds, energy moderate (1356). Wind is cross-off from the E at 30 km/h, but it’s only marginal.
The standout in this window is undeniably Tuesday, 1st of September. An 8ft SSW groundswell with a very long period of 17 seconds, combined with a cross-off wind, will deliver powerful, clean waves at Fausse Passe. This is a reef break, so it’s for experienced surfers only. The energy is strong (3574), and the conditions are clean. It’s the best on offer.
Beyond that, the second week looks patchy. Some small, long-period swell but with poor conditions and strong winds. The final day on Tuesday, 15th of September, is a small 3ft SE swell, but it’s just not worth the effort.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | S 9 | S 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 357 | 407 | 439 | 3568 | 3360 | 2916 | 2680 | 1956 | 1942 | 1430 | 1069 | 609 | 320 | 243 | 560 | 339 | 512 | 1292 | 1326 | 1099 | 636 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 9:48AM1.16m | 9:59PM1.28m | 10:28AM1.16m | 10:30PM1.21m | 11:12AM1.13m | 11:03PM1.14m | 12:04PM1.09m | 11:41PM1.04m | 1:08PM1.04m | 00:29AM0.94m | 2:36PM1.01m | 1:40AM0.86m | 4:15PM1.05m | 3:27AM0.82m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:47PM0.20m | 4:20AM0.14m | 4:25PM0.28m | 4:54AM0.14m | 5:07PM0.37m | 5:34AM0.16m | 5:56PM0.47m | 6:21AM0.19m | 7:01PM0.57m | 7:22AM0.24m | 8:38PM0.63m | 8:42AM0.26m | 10:34PM0.62m | ||||||||
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 | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — |
 | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 12 | SSW 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 357 | 407 | 356 | 3568 | 3360 | 2916 | 2680 | 1956 | 1942 | 1430 | 1069 | 609 | 320 | 134 | 560 | 339 | 512 | 1292 | 1326 | 1099 | 636 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SE 12 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 17 | E 9 | ESE 9 | — | E 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 86 | 242 | 439 | 6 | 29 | 29 | 17 | 692 | 42 | 26 | — | 48 | 31 | 123 | 148 | 73 | 25 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 286 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | E 10 | SSW 19 | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | — | E 9 | S 13 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 17 | ESE 9 | SSW 12 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | SW 15 |
| kJ | 144 | 46 | 295 | — | — | — | — | 17 | — | 25 | 3 | 40 | 36 | 243 | 17 | 54 | 8 | — | — | — | 54 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ESE 9 | E 9 | — | ESE 5 | E 9 | E 9 | — | E 9 | ESE 6 | — | ESE 9 | ESE 4 | ESE 9 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 29 | 83 | — | 78 | 106 | 103 | — | 40 | 17 | — | 69 | 13 | 84 | 21 | 22 | 71 | 89 | 94 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1416 | 1438 | 110 | 110 | 1235 | 11 | 110 | 1542 | 80 | 32 | 110 | 0 | 110 | 1438 | 11 | 105 | 149 | 32 | 1235 | 1438 | 80 |
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