Fausse Passe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got one spot to look at, and it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The first few days are a washout, so don’t bother waxing up just yet, but there are some proper pulses coming through if you’re patient.

We’re looking at a classic reef setup – Fausse Passe. This place is consistent and exposed to the SW, which is exactly what the swell direction is looking for. The water is sitting at 72°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The real kick-off happens on Sunday the 6th of September. It’s not huge, but it’s clean. We’ve got a 6ft SSW groundswell with a 16-second period pushing in. The energy is strong, clocking in at 1706, and the wind is a clean offshore from the east at 16 mph. That’s a recipe for some proper, lined-up reef waves. This is the best morning of the whole run, but it’s strictly for experienced surfers. The swell is over 5ft, and on a reef, that’s not a beginner’s game.

The next standout is a bit of a wildcard. Thursday the 10th of September brings an 8ft SSW swell with a 12-second period, and the energy is pumping at 1930. The wind is a light, cross-offshore breeze from the southeast, keeping things clean. That’s a lot of water moving, but it looks rideable for the crew who know what they’re doing.

Now, hold on to your boards. Saturday the 12th of September is a monster. We’re looking at 13ft of SSW swell, with a 17-18 second period. The wave energy is absolutely insane – 10460. That’s a heavy, heavy ocean. The wind is cross-offshore, but the forecast is clear: the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. This is a full-on, experts-only, big-wave session. If you’re not a charger, stay on the beach.

There’s another good spell on the 16th of September. Wednesday brings a 10ft S swell with a 14-second period, and a clean cross-offshore breeze. The energy is 3554, but again, it’s flagged as too big for this break. The following morning, Thursday the 17th, drops to a more manageable 6ft, but the wind is a bit mixed.

The tail end of the run on Friday the 18th of September is worth a mention. We’ve got a 6ft S swell, a 16-second period, and a light, clean cross-offshore breeze. The energy is 1924. The forecast calls it excellent for experienced surfers, and it’s the last real highlight before things fade out.

So, the short story: The first few days are a write-off. Sunday morning the 6th is the best clean, manageable swell. After that, it gets big and gnarly, with a few windows for the experienced crew. Keep an eye on the 10th, 13th, and 18th for the best calls.

Rusty.

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