Fausse Passe Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.57° S 166.47° E

Fausse Passe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 05 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fausse Passe sea temperature is
22.0°C
0.1° 

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 5 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 19s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 10,657 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 14s 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 4.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 6th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 12th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 19s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 12th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here, checkin' in with the local outlook for Fausse Passe. This reef setup is an advanced-only wave, so keep that in mind right from the start. It's pretty consistent, and it does best with a good SW swell – which is exactly what we've got coming for most of the period.

The water temperature is sittin' at 72°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Now, the first few days are a bit of a letdown. Saturday morning (Sept 5th) we've got a 3ft SSW swell, but it's a cross-off shore breeze at 16 mph, and the forecast is just callin' it marginal. The combined energy is weak at 554, so don't expect much. Sunday (Sept 6th) offers a little more size, hitting 7ft, but the wind is still cross-off and the energy is kickin' up to moderate (1875). Still, the forecast is markin' it as marginal, so it's not the one.

We finally get a proper window on Monday morning (Sept 7th). This is the standout of the first week. The wind goes glassy, dead calm at 3 mph from the WSW, and it's holdin' a clean 4ft SSW swell. The period is a solid 14 seconds, giving it some real grunt with a combined energy of 908 (moderate). The forecast says "expect very good surf conditions," and I'm with that. For an advanced spot like this, Monday morning is the time to be in the water, especially if you can handle a little crowd.

After that, it gets messy. Tuesday through Thursday (Sept 8th-10th) we see the wind turn onshore or cross-on, bumpin' up the chop and killin' the quality. The swell sticks around, but the conditions are just poor. Thursday the 10th sees a decent 8ft SSW swell, but with a strong cross-shore wind, it's a choppy mess.

Friday the 11th cleans up a bit with a cross-off wind, but the swell is dropping. Then Saturday the 12th is a massive red flag. The swell is forecast to be 13ft from the SSW with a 18-second period. That's a *very long period* groundswell, and the combined energy is a monstrous 10228. The forecast is clear: the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. For a reef, that's a legit danger zone – only for the absolute most experienced, and even then, be careful. That big energy continues through the following week, with waves over 7ft and often over 10ft, but the wind is mostly cross-off, so the shape is there. The issue is the size; it's going to be too big for most.

The second week (from the 15th onwards) is a mixed bag of big, powerful swells but with strong winds. The 20th of September rolls around with another 10ft+ SSW swell, and again, it's flagged as too big for the break. The energy is strong (5586).

So, the bottom line: Fausse Passe is an advanced spot, and you're either lookin' at a window of clean, glassy perfection on Monday morning (Sept 7th) with that 4ft pulse, or you're dealin' with some serious, potentially dangerous, overhead-to-double-overhead power that's just too much for the reef. The gap between the good stuff and the too-big stuff is basically the whole first week, so pick your moment carefully.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu night).

Saturday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1164
823
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Wind (km/h)
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5
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High Tide
2:36PM1.01m
1:40AM0.86m
4:15PM1.05m
3:27AM0.82m
5:30PM1.13m
5:02AM0.87m
6:24PM1.22m
6:09AM0.95m
7:06PM1.29m
7:01AM1.04m
7:43PM1.33m
7:47AM1.12m
8:16PM1.34m
Low Tide
8:38PM0.63m
8:42AM0.26m
10:34PM0.62m
10:10AM0.25m
11:54PM0.54m
11:23AM0.20m
00:46AM0.44m
12:21PM0.14m
1:26AM0.34m
1:10PM0.11m
2:01AM0.25m
1:53PM0.11m
2:33AM0.18m
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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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