Fausse Passe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s cut through the noise and get down to it. This stretch at Fausse Passe (Guadeloupe) has some moments, but it’s gonna take some patience. Water’s sitting at an average 73°F for this part of the year, so no surprises there. But this forecast is less about the water and more about the wind and swell alignment.

We start off with some decent size on the 16th, but it's messy. A cross-shore at 18 mph is chopping up a 5ft SSW groundswell. The energy reading is 1733, which is moderate, but it's just not clean enough to get excited about. Monday the 17th bumps up to 6ft, and the wind turns cross-off, which makes things look a bit better. But the quality is still marginal, and the tide is a question mark. You're not gonna be alone out there for this one, and I’d say it's a low priority.

Now, Tuesday the 18th is a different beast. You’ve got a solid 8ft of S swell, and the energy meter is pegged at 6202, which is the strongest push of the whole run. The morning is the call if you're an experienced surfer, because this gets strong. But 8ft on a reef is a serious wave. The afternoon backs off to 2779 energy and the period drops, so the punch is out of it. If you're not an expert, this is a day to watch from the shore.

Then the taps get turned off. From the 21st through the 24th, the swell just falls out of bed. We’re talking 2ft to 1ft. The energy numbers just plummet, dropping to 43 by the 24th. It’s flat. You could waterski. There's a total lull here for a few days, so don't even bother.

But hold on. Tuesday the 25th, things start to wake up. A 5ft SSW swell comes in with a short period, energy around 749. The wind is light cross-off, and in the afternoon, the call is for "very good" conditions. That’s the first real window of clean surf. It’s not big, but it’ll be fun and rippable. That's your window.

The 26th stays clean but small, with a 3ft groundswell at a very long period. Again, a light cross-off breeze means good shape. Not a big day, but a quality glassy one. A good time to pull out the log.

Now, the 27th is a monster. The forecast has a huge 10ft SSW swell, with a massive energy reading of 3669. But the morning is messy. The afternoon is called as having favorable wind and tide, but the data is clear: this swell is predicted to be too big for this break. This is a bomb, with a 14-second period. For experts only, and even then, it’s a serious call. This is a day for heroes or fools.

After that, the last few days of August settle back into a more mundane rhythm. We're looking at consistent 5ft to 6ft swells with cross-off winds, which makes for clean, rideable surf. The energy stays in the moderate range. It won't be spectacular, but there should be waves every day from the 28th to the 31st.

So, if you want my call: 25th is the best overall bet for a clean, quality session. And if you’ve got a death wish, the 27th is the big one, but only for the true experts. Be smart.

Rusty.

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