Fausse Passe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about what's coming up for Fausse Passe.

Alright, so we've got a solid 16-day window ahead, but it's a bit of a slow burn to start. The first real surf that's worth a look doesn't kick in until the following Monday morning. That's a few days of waiting, but once it gets going, there's some serious size on the horizon.

The standout session is hands down the morning of Monday, September 7th. We're talking about a clean 3ft SSW groundswell with a very long 17-second period. The wind is absolutely glassy, just a light westerly breeze. This is going to be some of the cleanest, most lined-up surf you'll see. The water temperature is sitting at 72°, which is basically bang on average for this time of year, so you won't need a winter suit.

Later that same afternoon, the swell bumps up to 4ft from the SSW, but it's a bit of a trade-off. The wind swings around to a light cross-shore, so the glass is gone, but it's still very manageable.

We have to talk about the big stuff coming in. Starting Saturday, September 12th, the swell just goes nuts. We're looking at a massive 13ft SSW groundswell with a combined energy reading of 8697. That's a huge amount of energy, and it's way too big for anyone but absolute experts. The wind is a clean cross-offshore, so the conditions are clean, but the size is just colossal. This pattern of huge, powerful swell continues right through the following week. The morning of Monday, September 14th has a 12ft S swell with a combined energy of 8056, and then things get even more ridiculous on Saturday, September 19th with a 20ft SW swell and a combined energy of 25957. That's just massive, raw power. For all of these, the wind is either cross-off or cross-on, but the size alone makes it a no-go zone for the average punter.

For the more manageable stuff, later in the window, keep an eye on the afternoon of Thursday, September 17th. There's a 6ft SSW groundswell with a long 14-second period, and the wind is a manageable cross-off. It's not the cleanest of the whole period, but it's a much more realistic option than the giant stuff.

The setup at Fausse Passe is a reef break, so it's exposed to the swell. With those long period swells, the reef will be handling the energy beautifully, offering up some proper walls. But remember, a spot like this that's exposed and can get big means crowds are possible, so get out there early if you're chasing the clean Monday morning.

Rusty, signing off.

Read more