Surf Forecasts:
Fausse Passe surf forecast from 17 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 21 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,630 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 20 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with S 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 Saturday (Jun 20) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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 1.7m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 10s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sat 20th Jun) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 21st Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 24th Jun) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fausse Passe over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat night, min 21°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Sat night, light winds from the E by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wed 24 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 17 | SE 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
961 | 614 | 330 | 292 | 242 | 198 | 167 | 90 | 60 | 297 | 455 | 558 | 301 | 312 | 246 | 277 | 191 | 316 | 246 | 799 | 1630 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:12PM1.39m | 9:46AM1.01m | 10:58PM1.36m | 10:38AM0.98m | 11:44PM1.31m | 11:34AM0.95m | 00:28AM1.25m | 12:37PM0.91m | 1:13AM1.17m | 1:48PM0.89m | 1:59AM1.10m | 3:05PM0.90m | 2:47AM1.03m | 4:21PM0.94m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:30AM0.40m | 4:06PM-0.00m | 5:19AM0.39m | 4:53PM0.08m | 6:10AM0.39m | 5:42PM0.19m | 7:01AM0.37m | 6:34PM0.31m | 7:53AM0.35m | 7:31PM0.43m | 8:45AM0.33m | 8:37PM0.53m | 9:37AM0.30m | ||||||||
— | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | |
— | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 8 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 |
347 | 384 | 274 | 120 | 242 | 198 | 167 | 90 | 60 | 212 | 337 | 558 | 301 | 312 | 246 | 277 | 161 | 316 | 246 | 799 | 1630 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 20 | S 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | ESE 7 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SE 13 |
232 | 128 | 92 | 246 | 47 | 36 | 51 | 29 | 40 | 297 | 148 | 75 | 83 | 310 | 226 | 164 | 191 | 37 | 107 | 130 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | SSW 8 | ESE 11 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 12 | S 20 | SSW 13 | SE 9 | SE 18 | SE 18 | SSW 18 | ESE 16 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 14 | ESE 7 | SSW 14 | SE 14 |
146 | 122 | 119 | 4 | 33 | 32 | 75 | 33 | 35 | 20 | 12 | 12 | 209 | 25 | 51 | 47 | 37 | 20 | 21 | 125 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 7 | SE 12 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | SSW 3 | S 4 | S 6 | S 10 |
961 | 614 | 330 | 292 | 363 | 318 | 275 | 201 | 119 | 57 | 455 | 91 | 84 | 71 | — | — | — | 3 | 16 | 91 | 362 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1235 | 1235 | 1235 | 110 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 105 | 0 | 80 | 102 | 730 | 0 | 80 | 34 | 80 | 0 | 1235 | 0 | 1235 | 1398 |
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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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