Fausse Passe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break it down for you.

We’re looking at Fausse Passe, a reliable reef break that’s open to the swell. Water temp is around 73°, which is about normal for the season.

The first few days are dead. Tuesday the 21st and Wednesday the 22nd are a no-go. Small swell, strong cross-off wind, and the combined energy is weak to moderate (853 on Tuesday, 1450 on Wednesday). Not worth a look.

Thursday the 23rd is the same story – marginal surf and a fresh cross-off breeze. The swell is around 6ft from the SE, but the wind ruins it.

Friday the 24th is the real gem. The morning session is a beauty. The wind goes glassy, totally calm. The swell is a clean 4ft from the SE, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (432). This is your best shot for clean, fun waves with hardly anyone out. It’s an advanced reef, so you need to know what you’re doing, but the conditions will be perfect.

The afternoon of the 24th is a step down with a light cross-onshore breeze.

Saturday the 25th is a total loss. The swell is tiny (1ft to 2ft) and the wind is a moderate to fresh cross-shore, making a mess of everything.

Sunday the 26th is a monster. The swell jumps to 10ft from the SSW with a period of 13 seconds. The combined energy is massive (4090). That’s a serious, powerful groundswell. The wind is good, but the break is predicted to be too big for it. For experts only, and even then, it’s a heavy, serious mission. If you’re not an expert, stay away. This is the biggest energy of the whole window.

Monday the 27th still has a solid 7ft to 8ft SSW swell, but the wind is cross-shore, making it a bit rough. Still a decent option for the experienced crew, but not the cleanest.

The rest of that week into early August is a long stretch of so-so conditions. From Tuesday the 28th through to Thursday the 30th, we’ve got a consistent 4ft to 7ft swell, but the wind is a fresh cross-off to cross-shore, leaving the surf a bit messy. The energy is moderate (around 700 to 1450). Not a total loss, but nothing to get excited about.

Friday the 31st and Saturday the 1st of August see a shift. The wind turns offshore, which is a big plus. The swell is 4ft to 8ft from the SSW, with periods between 12 and 15 seconds. The combined energy is strong (1177 to 2797). The wind is a strong offshore breeze, which will clean it up, but it’ll be a real fight to get out. This is a good window for advanced surfers who can handle the paddle.

Sunday the 2nd of August is another big one. The swell hits 10ft again, with a strong offshore wind. The combined energy is massive (3378). Once again, it’s too big for the break, so it’s expert-only.

The final few days, Monday the 3rd to Wednesday the 5th of August, offer a more manageable 5ft to 7ft swell with a clean offshore wind. The combined energy is moderate to strong (1028 to 1853). The conditions will be clean, but the paddle-out will be tough with that strong offshore wind. A solid, consistent run for the advanced crew.

The Standout: If you can only pick one session, make it Friday morning, the 24th of July. That glassy, 4ft SE swell at Fausse Passe is the best of the lot. Clean, fun, and the crowd will be manageable.

The Big One: Sunday the 26th of July and Sunday the 2nd of August are for the hardcore only. 10ft SSW groundswells with massive energy are on offer, but it’s too big for most. Only experts need apply.

Rusty.

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