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Fausse Passe surfForecast / New-Caledonia / New Caledonia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Thursday 21 May 2026 +11Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
24.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Saturday (May 23) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fausse Passe in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 8s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 23rd May) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 23rd May) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 23rd May) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fausse Passe over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Thu morning, strong winds from the NW by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SE by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSW 20 | W 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 9 | SW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | |
37 | 25 | 93 | 250 | 1649 | 2113 | 1674 | 2216 | 1238 | 459 | 1259 | 991 | 480 | 582 | 400 | 268 | 303 | 292 | 302 | 313 | 296 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | |
High Tide | 10:42AM0.95m | 00:06AM1.26m | 11:40AM0.89m | 1:03AM1.20m | 12:51PM0.85m | 2:02AM1.15m | 2:17PM0.83m | 3:00AM1.11m | 3:45PM0.87m | 3:54AM1.08m | 4:57PM0.94m | 4:43AM1.06m | 5:53PM1.02m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:05PM0.08m | 6:31AM0.48m | 6:00PM0.18m | 7:37AM0.48m | 7:02PM0.29m | 8:44AM0.45m | 8:11PM0.38m | 9:45AM0.39m | 9:25PM0.45m | 10:37AM0.33m | 10:36PM0.49m | 11:21AM0.26m | 11:38PM0.50m | ||||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:16 | — |
1 | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 9 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
22 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
 kJ | 142 | 100 | 56 | 67 | 1649 | 2113 | 1674 | 314 | 246 | 207 | 172 | 991 | 429 | 284 | 190 | 268 | 303 | 292 | 302 | 313 | 296 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SE 14 | SSW 18 | SW 12 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 22 | SE 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SE 11 | S 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 37 | 8 | 32 | 144 | 101 | 192 | 258 | 349 | 95 | 325 | 47 | 192 | 480 | 582 | 237 | 144 | 115 | 61 | 225 | 207 | 229 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | SW 20 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | — | — | — | NE 8 | SSW 10 | NE 8 | SSW 20 | SE 12 | ESE 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 16 | S 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 17 | 16 | 7 | 63 | 31 | — | — | — | 3 | 111 | 3 | 336 | 192 | 223 | 400 | 156 | 96 | 190 | 29 | 18 | 31 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | W 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | SW 11 | — | — | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 9 | SW 13 | SW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 8 | 25 | 93 | 250 | 1004 | — | — | 2216 | 1238 | 459 | 1259 | 373 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 149 | 564 | 564 | 1231 | 584 | 149 | 564 | 564 | 564 | 1231 | 1235 | 1231 | 1231 | 1251 | 32 | 110 | 110 | 0 | 32 | 105 | 0 |
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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).
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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.
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