
Surf Forecasts:
Fausse Passe surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 19s period, SSW swell with 1,887 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s 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 (Jul 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 1.6m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fausse Passe over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks. Straight up, I’m a bit gutted to say it, but this is a tough run for Fausse Passe (Réunion). There’s a massive stretch of nothing special to start with, and the window of fun is real narrow.
The swell energy is all over the place. We kick off with some weak-ish pulses, and the wind is mostly a problem. The water temp is sitting at 73°F with zero anomaly, so it’s totally average for this time of year. Nothing to whinge about there.
First up, Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th are basically write-offs. Small, weak swell (energy around 349 and 165 respectively) and the wind is a fresh breeze, making for messy, marginal conditions. Not worth paddling out, mate.
Wednesday the 15th is a bit better looking with some long period SSW groundswell (13-12 seconds), but it’s still only 2ft to 3ft and the wind is cross-offshore. The energy bumps up to 258 and even 691 in the arvo, but honestly, it’s still just marginal.
Now Thursday the 16th is where it gets interesting, but with a big caveat. The morning brings a 5ft SSW swell with a period of 15 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. The combined energy hits a solid 1238, which is moderate to strong. However, the wind is straight cross-shore. That kills the quality for a reef break like this. It’s not going to be clean. It’s a real shame because the size is there, but the breeze is a pain in the neck.
The rest of that week into the next is pretty poor. Friday the 17th holds 5ft to 6ft but the wind stays cross. By Saturday the 18th, we get a 6ft SW swell with the wind shifting a bit, but the period drops to 10 seconds, so it’s a bit lumpy.
There’s a big run of onshore junk from Sunday the 19th right through to Thursday the 24th. On Sunday the 19th, the swell energy is huge (over 2000) but the wind is cross-on to onshore and choppy. By Tuesday the 21st, we’re looking at 8ft of lumpy SSE windswell with a short period – that’s expert only territory and it’s blown out.
The only true standout in this whole forecast is a fleeting moment on Friday the 24th. First thing in the morning, the wind goes totally glassy with 1ft SW groundswell at 15 seconds. The energy is weak (97), but that moment of absolute glass and a clean, long period line at Fausse Passe will be a treat for the few who get out. After that, it’s back to weak, clean but tiny surf, or onshore slop for the rest of the outlook. Crowds are possible here most days, but with this forecast, it’ll be a quiet lineup.
Overall, it’s a flat and frustrating run with only that one golden, tiny window of glass on the 24th.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Mon afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
138 | 135 | 100 | 74 | 71 | 84 | 149 | 251 | 399 | 1001 | 826 | 444 | 659 | 836 | 738 | 616 | 520 | 460 | 752 | 1089 | 1677 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 7:40PM1.31m | 7:08AM1.00m | 8:28PM1.37m | 8:00AM1.03m | 9:12PM1.41m | 8:50AM1.05m | 9:53PM1.41m | 9:39AM1.06m | 10:32PM1.38m | 10:27AM1.05m | 11:09PM1.32m | 11:17AM1.03m | 11:45PM1.25m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:40PM0.03m | 1:53AM0.45m | 1:32PM-0.02m | 2:43AM0.40m | 2:21PM-0.04m | 3:28AM0.36m | 3:07PM-0.03m | 4:11AM0.33m | 3:51PM0.02m | 4:53AM0.30m | 4:34PM0.11m | 5:33AM0.28m | 5:17PM0.23m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SE 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 |
138 | 102 | 100 | 74 | 71 | 84 | 149 | 251 | 154 | 1001 | 826 | 444 | 659 | 836 | 738 | 616 | 520 | 212 | 752 | 1089 | 1677 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SE 9 | SW 9 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 14 | SE 15 | SE 16 | SE 15 |
78 | 75 | 44 | 65 | 63 | 42 | 68 | 248 | 399 | 132 | 101 | 111 | 75 | 157 | 113 | 138 | 155 | 460 | 519 | 532 | 472 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 21 | SE 9 | SW 9 | SW 11 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 16 | SE 9 | SE 21 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SE 9 | SSW 21 | SSW 14 | ESE 9 |
133 | 135 | 71 | 26 | 15 | 44 | 41 | 38 | 166 | 30 | 40 | 232 | 12 | 18 | 160 | 280 | 344 | 203 | 631 | 508 | 84 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 10 | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | S 4 | SSW 4 | — | SE 6 | SE 4 | — | SE 9 | S 5 | SSE 6 |
13 | 25 | 28 | 46 | 58 | 61 | 58 | 154 | — | 75 | 72 | — | 20 | 10 | — | 20 | 17 | — | 159 | 64 | 115 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 80 | 80 | 105 | 147 | 11 | 84 | 730 | 0 | 8 | 1235 | 80 | 1235 | 565 | 0 | 105 | 564 | 110 | 584 | 584 | 147 |
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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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