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Fausse Passe surfForecast / New-Caledonia / New Caledonia
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Fausse Passe surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Fausse Passe sea temperature is
25.0° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Fausse Passe surf forecast from 28 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 29 May, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 30 May, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SSW swell with 847 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period with S 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 Friday (May 29) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s 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 1.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 10s period and expected on Friday (May 29) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 29th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 29th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sat 30th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fausse Passe over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun night, min 21°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Mon afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thu 4 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSW 17 | S 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | WSW 6 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 10 | SW 12 | |
381 | 503 | 322 | 418 | 847 | 644 | 449 | 187 | 135 | 165 | 147 | 131 | 450 | 240 | 211 | 190 | 168 | 156 | 80 | 88 | 46 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross | off | off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | |
High Tide | 6:08AM1.02m | 7:19PM1.15m | 6:47AM1.00m | 7:56PM1.19m | 7:24AM0.99m | 8:32PM1.22m | 8:01AM0.98m | 9:09PM1.23m | 8:36AM0.97m | 9:46PM1.22m | 9:12AM0.96m | 10:23PM1.21m | 9:49AM0.94m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:32AM0.49m | 12:35PM0.16m | 1:18AM0.48m | 1:10PM0.13m | 1:59AM0.46m | 1:44PM0.10m | 2:38AM0.45m | 2:20PM0.09m | 3:15AM0.45m | 2:56PM0.09m | 3:53AM0.46m | 3:32PM0.11m | 4:33AM0.47m | 4:10PM0.14m | |||||||
— | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | |
— | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 10 | SW 8 |
439 | 320 | 302 | 196 | 847 | 644 | 449 | 187 | 58 | 78 | 82 | 62 | 39 | 240 | 211 | 190 | 168 | 156 | 80 | 88 | 46 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | S 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 18 | W 7 | W 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
381 | 503 | 322 | 418 | 165 | 150 | 96 | 58 | 135 | 165 | 147 | 93 | 6 | 51 | 53 | 40 | 41 | 56 | 75 | 75 | 48 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | NE 9 | SSW 13 | — | S 20 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | S 12 | SW 10 | SW 9 | S 18 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 7 | SW 12 |
13 | 12 | 3 | 137 | — | 7 | 13 | 31 | 41 | 12 | 46 | 40 | 6 | 41 | 68 | 46 | 10 | 17 | 37 | 25 | 36 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 7 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 54 | 72 | 131 | 450 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 32 | 8 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 80 | 0 | 149 | 564 | 1231 | 1231 | 584 | 110 | 110 | 0 | 0 | 105 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
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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.
Are you planning a holiday in New Caledonia? If you are looking for accommodation near Fausse Passe, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in New Caledonia, consider staying in Noumea which is 34 km (21 miles) away. Other places in and around New Caledonia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Mont-Dore which is 34 km (21 miles) away and Dumbea, 47 km (29 miles) away.












