
Surf Forecasts:
Fausse Passe surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 20s period, SSW swell with 1,053 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s 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 (Jul 12) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s is also forecast. 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 20s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 20s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fausse Passe over the next 16 days.
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Fausse Passe.
Right off the bat, we've got a bit of a slow start. The first few days are a bit of a write-off with weak, short-period leftovers and funky winds. The water temp is sitting right on 73°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so nothing weird there.
The first real sign of life shows up on Thursday, July 16th. The morning swell bumps up to about 5ft from the SSW, with a nice long 18-second period. That's a groundswell, which this reef break will love. The energy is moderate (990), and with a light ESE breeze, it's going to be clean. It's a standout for the first week, but be aware, this is an advanced spot, and it can get crowded at times.
The real gem, and the best call of the whole outlook, is Saturday, July 25th. We're looking at a 5ft SSW swell, again with a nice 14-second period, but the kicker is the wind. It's glassy, flat calm, with a NE breeze of just 3 mph. The combined energy is strong (2167). This is going to be perfect, clean, and well-shaped, especially for the experienced crew. The morning session is a lock.
Coming into the following Monday, July 27th, the swell drops back, and the onshore winds return, so that Saturday morning is your absolute target.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a struggle until Thursday the 16th offers a decent clean-up. The absolute standout, the one to circle on the calendar, is the glassy conditions on Saturday, July 25th. That's the one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SE 17 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
404 | 407 | 229 | 240 | 135 | 100 | 74 | 71 | 56 | 113 | 251 | 395 | 949 | 700 | 341 | 240 | 239 | 246 | 225 | 280 | 486 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:48PM1.22m | 6:10AM0.97m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:43AM0.10m | 00:56AM0.51m | 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 | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 12 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
255 | 188 | 229 | 240 | 127 | 100 | 74 | 71 | 42 | 113 | 251 | 215 | 949 | 700 | 341 | 208 | 213 | 227 | 184 | 199 | 211 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SE 16 |
167 | 407 | 115 | 78 | 75 | 44 | 65 | 63 | 56 | 59 | 45 | 160 | 234 | 211 | 164 | 231 | 239 | 237 | 163 | 142 | 432 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | S 8 | SE 9 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SE 17 | SSW 18 |
404 | 147 | 191 | 133 | 135 | 71 | 26 | 15 | 5 | 41 | 248 | 395 | 41 | 22 | 295 | 240 | 220 | 246 | 225 | 280 | 486 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 4 | ESE 5 | E 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 |
— | — | 10 | 22 | 20 | 28 | 49 | 60 | 91 | 59 | 62 | 30 | 16 | 12 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | 39 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 105 | 105 | 0 | 11 | 1398 | 80 | 105 | 150 | 80 | 80 | 730 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 80 | 8 | 564 | 564 | 564 |
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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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