Fausse Passe Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.57° S 166.47° E

Fausse Passe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fausse Passe sea temperature is
22.1°C
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Fausse Passe surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Fausse Passe surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s 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★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 15s 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 1.1m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep)8ft (2.5m) 15s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep)8ft (2.5m) 15s
Most Powerful11AM (Tue 1st Sep)8ft (2.5m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fausse Passe over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let's get into it.

The next couple of days are going to be a bit of a tease. We’ve got some swell on the way, but the wind and conditions are going to keep things average. We're looking at a solid window opening up later in the first week, and a big one to keep an eye on a few days after that. But right now, you might want to find something else to do.

The water temp is sitting right around that 72° mark, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so no surprises there.

First up, Monday the 31st of August sees the swell drop back to the 5ft range from the south. The wind is cross-offshore, so it’ll look clean from the beach, but the energy is just weak—around 942–974 on the combined scale. It’s rideable but nothing to write home about.

The first real pulse arrives Tuesday the 1st of September. The swell jumps to 8ft from the SSW, and here’s the kicker: the period is a long 17 seconds. That’s proper groundswell. The combined energy jumps up to 3574, which is moderate to strong. The wind is cross-offshore and it’s looking clean. This is the first standout of the period. It’s a reef break and that long period will have it holding up nicely. It’s a bit on the bigger side, so if you’re not an experienced surfer, maybe just watch this one.

That pulse carries into Wednesday the 2nd, with a couple of options. The morning looks best with the wind going fully offshore out of the east. It’s still 8ft from the SSW with a 14-second period, and the energy is still strong at 2523. The afternoon shifts to cross-offshore and it stays clean, but the morning has the edge.

After that, it slowly winds down. Thursday drops to 7ft, and by Friday the 4th, it’s down to less than 3ft. The wind is still fresh, but there’s just not enough swell to get excited about. This is where the gap starts.

From Friday the 4th through to Monday the 7th, the surf drops right off. It’s in the 2ft to 4ft range. This is a few days of small, weak waves, so don’t bother paddling out unless you’ve got a longboard and just want to mess around.

Things start to stir again on Sunday the 6th of September, but it’s still early. There’s a small pulse of 7ft from the SSW, but the real action is the following week.

Now, this is where we get into the long-range promise. Fast forward to Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th of September. The guidance is showing a significant pulse of swell. We’re looking at 8ft on the Saturday, but the Sunday afternoon is the one to circle. The swell is predicted to hit 10ft from the SSW with a 16-second period. The combined energy is right up there at 4327, which is strong. The wind is cross-offshore and the tide is supposed to be favorable. This is the second standout of the forecast period, but we’re a week and a half out, so treat it as a promising forecast rather than a certainty. This size, however, is for experts only. It’s going to be a big, powerful reef wave.

Before that, there’s a pulse bubbling up on Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th. The swell comes up to 6ft but the wind is going to be strong, in the 25–28 mph range on Friday, which will make it messy and blown out.

So, the two clear windows are Tuesday the 1st and Sunday the 13th. The Tuesday session is a go. The Sunday one has the potential to be huge, but we'll have to see how it shapes up as it gets closer.

This Fausse Passe spot is a consistent reef break, so it doesn't stay flat for long. But with the wind and swell angles we've got, it's a case of picking your moments.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed night, min 19°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
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Tuesday
1
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
S
11
1.5
S
9
1.6
S
10
1.1
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
17
2.5
SSW
16
2.4
SSW
15
2.5
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
14
2.3
SSW
14
2
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
12
1
SSW
11
0.8
S
12
0.7
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
804
357
464
439
3568
3360
2550
2725
2420
1942
1336
962
531
268
177
286
417
428
870
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
25
SE
25
SE
25
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
25
E
30
E
30
ESE
15
ENE
20
ESE
25
ESE
20
ENE
25
ESE
35
ESE
25
E
25
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35
E
25
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Wind State
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
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cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
9:30PM1.31m
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
Low Tide
3:48AM0.17m
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
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Temp °C
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Information about the Fausse Passe Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Fausse Passe provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Fausse Passe can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fausse Passe 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 (Fausse Passe) 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 Fausse Passe 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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