Fausse Passe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer here, and I gotta be straight with you—this one’s a tough stretch. The forecast shows a long, quiet gap for the first few days with nothing worth paddling out for, so don’t rush to wax up just yet. The first real chance of a wave comes in on Saturday, July 11th, but it’s a real mixed bag.

Saturday morning, July 11th, we’ve got a 6ft S swell running into Fausse Passe, with a 12-second period. The energy is strong (1798), but it’s a cross-on wind from the SSW, so it’s going to be a bit scrappy. The tide and conditions look marginal, and honestly, this is more of a look-see than a solid go. Afternoon cleans up with a cross-off wind from the ESE, dropping to 5ft from the SSE, but the quality is still iffy. It’s a consistent reef break, but it’s an advanced wave, and the crowds can pop up sometimes, so keep your eyes peeled.

Sunday, July 12th, the swell drops off fast. Morning has 3ft SSW groundswell with a very long 18-second period, but the energy is moderate (848). The wind is cross-off, so it’ll look clean, but with that super long period, it might be a bit too straight for this reef. This is more for the patient surfer.

By Monday, July 13th, we’re down to 3ft and weak energy (419). The wind stays cross-off, but it’s just small. This stretch from Saturday through Wednesday is lackluster—nothing to write home about. The best I can say is that Thursday, July 16th, morning has a 4ft SSW swell with a 17-second period, and the energy is moderate (831), but the wind is cross-off, so it’s clean. It’s a marginal call, but it’s the most interesting of a flat week.

Now, look ahead to the second week. Friday, July 17th, the swell bumps up to 7ft to 8ft from the SW, but it’s onshore wind from the WSW and SW, which will mush it up. That’s a big wave but blown out. Saturday, July 18th, gets even bigger—8ft SSW—but with a strong cross-on wind and choppy conditions, it’s a mess. Honestly, this is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session.

The real standout, if you’re patient, is the following Monday, July 20th. The morning shows 6ft SSW groundswell with a very long 18-second period, and the energy is very strong (4670). The wind is cross-off from the SE, which will keep it clean. That’s a powerful, long-period groundswell on a reef, so expect some proper lines, but be ready for long lulls between sets. The afternoon, though… it’s 10ft from the SSE. That’s too big for this break, and it’s noted as being too big for the spot. That’s for experts only, and even then, you’d want to know the reef well.

Tuesday, July 21st, holds the same size—10ft SE in the morning, dropping to 8ft in the afternoon. The energy is still huge (3166 and 2246), but the wind is cross-off, so it’s clean. Again, this is big, powerful surf. If you’re not solid, stay out.

The best overall window, and the one I’d circle, is Wednesday, July 22nd. Morning brings 6ft SE swell with a 10-second period, light wind from the SE, and the forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” The energy is moderate (795), but it’s clean, manageable, and the break is consistent. The wind is light, so it’ll be glassy. This is your best bet for a fun, user-friendly session. Crowds are sometimes an issue, but with this quality, it’s worth it.

Thursday, July 23rd, is smaller—4ft SE—but still clean with a slight breeze. Friday, July 24th, morning is glassy with 3ft SSW groundswell and a 13-second period, and it’s “expect very good surf conditions.” That’s a sneaky good one for the longboard or a fun day out.

The last weekend, July 25th and 26th, gets a bump back up to 7ft, but it’s onshore and messy again. Not a great way to end the run.

The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual. So, overall: the first week is a bust, the second week has some big, clean swell but it’s for experts, and the real sweet spot is Wednesday, July 22nd, and Friday, July 24th morning. Don’t sleep on those.

Rusty.

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