
Surf Forecasts:
Fausse Passe surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 9,505 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fausse Passe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty with the outlook for Fausse Passe. We’ve got a bit of a wait for the good stuff, but there’s a solid pulse coming your way.
The early part of the week is a bit of a struggle. Tuesday and Wednesday mornings are looking marginal with a 3ft to 5ft SSW swell, but the wind is not your friend. It’s cross-onshore and choppy, so the surf will be messy. Combine that with a short period of 15 seconds dropping to 11 seconds, and it’s just not worth paddling out. The energy is weak to moderate (443 to 1057), and the quality is poor.
Things start to get interesting on Thursday, September 12th. That’s when we see a big jump in size. Saturday morning brings a 13ft SSW swell with a 17-second period, and the wind turns clean and cross-off from the ESE. That’s a powerful, long-period groundswell, and the wave energy is very strong (9130). This is a standout session, but here’s the caveat: this spot is a reef break, and with that kind of size, it’s pushing into expert-only territory. It’s also going to be too big for this break, so only the most experienced locals should be out there. The crowd factor is "sometimes," so you might have company.
The swell holds through Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th, with waves around 8ft to 12ft, still from the SSW and S, with good period and clean cross-off winds. The energy remains strong (2498 to 7573), but again, the size is a consideration. It’s a solid run of surf, but the 13ft day on Saturday is the real peak.
After that, the swell backs off a bit towards the middle of the week, with 4ft to 5ft surf by Wednesday the 16th. The wind stays clean and cross-off, but the energy drops to moderate (387 to 556). It’s a bit of a lull.
Then we get another interesting window. Around Friday, September 19th, the swell picks up again to 10ft from the SSW, with a 14-second period and moderate, clean cross-off winds. The energy is strong (3306), but again, this is a big reef break, and it’s pushing the limits of what’s manageable. The following Tuesday, September 22nd, looks like the real sleeper: a 7ft SSW swell with a shorter 11-second period, but with gentle cross-off winds and clean conditions. The energy is moderate (895), and it’s marked as "expect very good surf conditions." That’s a solid, more manageable day for the average surfer.
So, the standout is definitely Saturday, September 12th, for the sheer power of the 13ft swell, but it’s a big wave day. The most consistent, user-friendly window looks like the clean runs from Saturday the 12th through Monday the 14th, and that Tuesday the 22nd looks like a hidden gem.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon night, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu night, min 18°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
559 | 443 | 336 | 647 | 595 | 532 | 416 | 268 | 123 | 512 | 1384 | 1744 | 3513 | 9130 | 7098 | 4528 | 2343 | 2153 | 4907 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:02AM0.87m | 6:24PM1.22m | 6:09AM0.95m | 7:06PM1.29m | 7:01AM1.04m | 7:43PM1.33m | 7:47AM1.12m | 8:16PM1.34m | 8:29AM1.18m | 8:48PM1.32m | 9:09AM1.21m | 9:17PM1.27m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:54PM0.54m | 11:23AM0.20m | 00:46AM0.44m | 12:21PM0.14m | 1:26AM0.34m | 1:10PM0.11m | 2:01AM0.25m | 1:53PM0.11m | 2:33AM0.18m | 2:32PM0.13m | 3:05AM0.13m | 3:10PM0.19m | 3:35AM0.11m | ||||||
— | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 17 |
559 | 443 | 336 | 647 | 595 | 532 | 416 | 268 | 123 | 512 | 1384 | 1744 | 2871 | 9130 | 7098 | 4528 | 2343 | 2153 | 4907 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 11 | S 10 | SW 9 | SSW 18 | ESE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | — | — | ENE 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 20 |
21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 12 | 11 | 64 | 71 | 115 | 120 | 7 | 397 | 3513 | — | — | 15 | 155 | 637 | 1947 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 18 | E 16 | SW 7 | E 15 | SSW 15 | SSE 13 | ESE 8 | SW 19 | SW 11 | SSW 24 | E 14 | ESE 8 | SSW 15 | — | — | — | E 8 | E 9 | — |
6 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 21 | 17 | 6 | 93 | 72 | 217 | 4 | 7 | 121 | — | — | — | 5 | 6 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | — | — | — | — | S 10 | SSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 441 | 345 | — | — | — | — | 865 | 1019 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 102 | 1439 | 596 | 1231 | 1231 | 105 | 1498 | 1629 | 1233 | 1235 | 1514 | 1416 | 1416 | 1417 | 150 | 1416 | 1416 | 82 |
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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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