Surf Forecasts:
Fausse Passe surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,592 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fausse Passe this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Fausse Passe in the next 16 days are 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fausse Passe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, checking the vibes for Fausse Passe (reef). This is a consistent, advanced reef break, exposed to the SW swell. Water temp is about normal for this time of year.
The first few days are a total dud. Saturday the 22nd has a strong 25 mph easterly wind, and the swell is a tiny 2ft from the south with a short 9-second period. The energy is weak (82 combined energy). It’s clean, but there’s nothing to ride. Sunday and Monday the 24th are the same story: small, weak, and the wind is still a fresh 22 mph. It’s a real gap of nothing until Tuesday.
Tuesday the 25th finally shows some life. The swell comes up to 6ft from the SSW with a solid 15-second period – that’s a long-period groundswell. The combined energy jumps to 1525, which is moderate. The wind is a strong cross-offshore breeze, but the waves are clean. It’s still a bit marginal, but it’s the first real surf. Wednesday the 26th is similar, with 5ft SSW swell and fresh offshore wind, clean conditions. Nothing is a standout yet.
The real standout is Wednesday the 2nd of September. The morning brings 7ft of SSW swell with a 15-second period, and the wind is a moderate offshore breeze from the east at 12 mph. The combined energy is a strong 2085. That’s excellent surf for experienced surfers. The afternoon cleans up even more with a 8ft S swell, a 13-second period, and a light breeze from the ESE (6 mph). The energy is high at 2511. This is the best on offer – clean, strong, and well-shaped for a reef. Crowds are possible here.
Now, Thursday the 3rd of September gets very big – 10ft to 13ft of swell. That’s too big for this break, even for experts. The wind is moderate cross-off, but the swell is too much. After that, Friday the 4th drops back to 8ft with a strong cross-off breeze, making it messy and marginal. The energy is still high (2807), but the wind is a problem.
The final days are a mix. Saturday the 5th has 5ft SE swell with fresh offshore wind, clean but weaker. Sunday the 6th shows a 3ft SSW swell with a very long 18-second period and a moderate offshore breeze. The energy is moderate (706), and it’s forecast to be very good surf conditions. That’s a nice note to end on, but it’s a week and a half out.
Best bet: Wednesday the 2nd of September. The big swell on the 3rd is for experts only, and even then, it’s questionable. The first few days are a washout.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 11 | S 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 627 | 43 | 281 | 81 | 82 | 45 | 73 | 48 | 214 | 1299 | 1511 | 1415 | 1310 | 983 | 800 | 697 | 867 | 766 | 459 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 1:27AM0.84m | 4:19PM0.92m | 2:58AM0.79m | 5:35PM0.98m | 4:38AM0.80m | 6:26PM1.05m | 5:46AM0.85m | 7:04PM1.13m | 6:36AM0.92m | 7:36PM1.21m | 7:17AM0.98m | 8:06PM1.27m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:18PM0.66m | 8:39AM0.35m | 10:11PM0.67m | 10:00AM0.34m | 11:46PM0.63m | 11:12AM0.30m | 00:39AM0.56m | 12:06PM0.24m | 1:16AM0.49m | 12:49PM0.18m | 1:48AM0.41m | 1:27PM0.14m | 2:18AM0.34m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 96 | 43 | 281 | 81 | 82 | 45 | 73 | 48 | 214 | 1299 | 1511 | 1415 | 1310 | 983 | 800 | 697 | 867 | 766 | 459 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 9 | S 11 | SSE 9 | SSW 10 | S 10 | SSW 18 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 13 | SE 9 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 |
| kJ | 19 | 33 | 42 | 61 | 58 | 33 | 17 | 31 | 46 | 29 | 7 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 18 | S 12 | SW 16 | SSW 11 | SE 13 | SE 11 | S 9 | S 8 | — | SE 13 | SE 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 15 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 38 | 26 | 20 | 6 | 5 | — | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 627 | 428 | 173 | 296 | 173 | 220 | 137 | 143 | 193 | 291 | 202 | 138 | 180 | 249 | 226 | 145 | 277 | 270 | 315 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 105 | 82 | 80 | 110 | 150 | 80 | 102 | 82 | 80 | 105 | 149 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 102 | 80 |
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