Surf Forecasts:
Fausse Passe surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period, SSW swell with 1,572 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period. 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 1.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fausse Passe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way.
First off, I gotta be straight with you – the next several days are a bit of a write-off for a proper paddle. We’ve got some swell, but the wind is just not playing ball. The energy is there, but it’s ugly. The combined swell energy for the early part of the run is moderate, around 362, but it’s all messy. We’re looking at a solid week of nothing to get excited about until things start to turn around.
Fausse Passe is the only name on the board, and it’s a reef break that’s consistent. For the first week, the swell is mostly small and the wind is howling out of the East at 22 mph, making it a stiff cross-offshore breeze. That’s keeping the surface clean, but the waves are weak and tiny. Even on the 24th of August, when the period jumps to 20 seconds and the swell direction shifts to SSW, the wave height is only 1 ft, so it’s not doing anything for us. The water temp is sitting at 72°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year.
The first real sign of life shows up on the morning of the 25th of August. The swell picks up to 6 ft from the SSW with a 15-second period, and the combined energy jumps to a strong 1592. The wind is still a fresh offshore breeze, keeping things clean. But the call is only marginal. It’s a tease, but it’s not the standout.
Keep your eyes on the 1st of September – that’s the one. Tuesday morning, we’re looking at a solid 7 ft SSW swell with a 14-second period. The wind is a gentle offshore breeze out of the ESE at just 9 mph, which is a major positive. The combined energy is pumping at 1986. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers – it’s pushing over 7 ft, so the beginners might want to sit this one out. The direction is a perfect match for the break’s optimum SW swell. The crowd factor is “sometimes,” so you might have some company, but with waves this quality, it’s worth it.
The action doesn’t stop there. The 3rd of September is looking massive with a 8 ft SSW swell, an 18-second period, and a combined energy of 3366. That’s a powerful, long-period groundswell. The offshore wind is still clean, but it’s a fresh breeze at 16 mph. This is strictly for the experts. The long period means it’ll be a bit more critical and might stand up a bit too straight for a beach break, but on a reef like Fausse Passe, it should be a ripper, just be aware of the power.
So, the long and short of it: the first week is a dud with a lot of waiting. The standout is the 1st of September, with the 3rd of September as a powerful, expert-only backup. After that, it drops off a bit but stays rideable.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Sat morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 20 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
286 | 281 | 102 | 82 | 115 | 55 | 63 | 151 | 1162 | 1572 | 1374 | 1310 | 970 | 668 | 697 | 746 | 653 | 389 | 198 | 145 | 126 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 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 | 7:56AM1.05m | 8:34PM1.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:02PM0.11m | 2:48AM0.27m | |||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
286 | 281 | 102 | 82 | 115 | 55 | 49 | 34 | 1162 | 1572 | 1374 | 1310 | 970 | 668 | 697 | 746 | 653 | 389 | 198 | 145 | 81 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | SSE 9 | SSW 10 | S 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 20 | S 8 | SE 9 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | — | SE 13 | S 17 | S 16 |
43 | 42 | 61 | 58 | 33 | 17 | 63 | 151 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | — | 7 | 23 | 126 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | S 12 | SW 16 | SSW 11 | SE 13 | SE 11 | S 9 | SW 16 | — | SE 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 13 | SE 12 |
33 | 12 | 11 | 38 | 26 | 20 | 6 | 68 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
200 | 140 | 229 | 173 | 157 | 167 | 143 | 164 | 324 | 201 | 145 | 100 | 240 | 250 | 237 | 202 | 243 | 262 | 254 | 206 | 208 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 102 | 80 | 80 | 110 | 80 | 80 | 105 | 80 | 80 | 105 | 82 | 80 | 105 | 147 | 80 | 105 | 105 | 32 | 110 | 736 | 0 |
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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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