Fausse Passe Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.57° S 166.47° E

Fausse Passe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 16 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fausse Passe sea temperature is
22.1°C
0.1° 

Fausse Passe surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Fausse Passe surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 9,645 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s 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 Friday (Sep 18) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 3.0m and 12s is also forecast. 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 4.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 18th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 18th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 21st Sep)13ft (4.0m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fausse Passe over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Wed night, strong winds from the SSW by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Mon morning, fresh winds from the ESE by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
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Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
12
0.7
S
10
1
SSW
10
2
SSW
7
3
SW
12
3.5
SSW
13
3
SSW
12
3
SSW
12
2.5
SSW
11
1.5
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
15
2.5
SSW
15
2.5
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15
2.4
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15
2.3
SSW
19
4
SSW
17
3.5
SSW
16
3
SSW
16
2.4
SSW
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
236
94
208
417
2393
3627
2977
2012
1546
1209
1900
3032
2655
2361
3920
9427
5819
4075
2265
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
20
WSW
35
SSW
35
SW
35
SSW
35
S
30
S
15
SSE
10
SSW
15
SSW
15
SW
15
SSW
10
S
5
SSW
15
S
10
NNE
15
SE
35
ESE
30
ESE
Wind State
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cross
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High Tide
10:43PM1.05m
11:47AM1.06m
11:13PM0.96m
12:38PM0.99m
11:48PM0.88m
1:52PM0.93m
00:39AM0.81m
3:33PM0.92m
2:23AM0.76m
4:54PM0.98m
4:18AM0.78m
5:45PM1.05m
Low Tide
5:10AM0.19m
5:40PM0.51m
5:48AM0.25m
6:30PM0.59m
6:38AM0.32m
7:47PM0.65m
7:48AM0.37m
9:46PM0.66m
9:18AM0.38m
11:18PM0.60m
10:36AM0.35m
00:06AM0.51m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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