
Surf Forecasts:
Fausse Passe surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 20s period, SSW swell with 2,896 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 17s. 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 1.9m 20s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 20s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fausse Passe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, comin' at you from right here on the sand. Let's have a look at what the ocean's got cookin' for us over the next couple of weeks.
Alright, surfers, the pattern ahead is a bit of a mixed bag for Fausse Passe. We've got a really solid run of swell, but the wind is gonna be the main character for most of it, switching things up day by day. The water is sittin' at 73° Fahrenheit, which is only about half a degree above the norm for this time of year, so pretty much what you'd expect for a July morning. Let's break it down.
The real standout, the session you wanna circle on the calendar, is Saturday afternoon, July 18th. That ENE wind goes fully offshore, cleaning up a 5-foot SSW swell with a long, juicy 17-second period. The wave energy is cranking at 1525 (moderate energy). That's a recipe for some really clean, well-shaped lines rollin' in. For an advanced reef like this, that's as good as it gets. Just be aware, it can get a bit of a crowd in the water sometimes, so get out there early or be ready to share.
Sunday, the 19th, keeps the offshore flow going with a bit more wind on the morning session. The swell builds a touch, 5 feet by the afternoon with a very long 20-second period, and the energy jumps to 2801 (strong energy). It'll be clean, but with that much period and energy, it could be a bit straight for the beach breaks – this spot though, being a reef, should handle it beautifully. Still a great day out there.
The start of the following week gets a little tricky. Monday the 20th morning has a nice 5-foot SSW swell with 18-second period and light winds – energy is at 1668 (moderate energy) – looks excellent for experienced surfers. But by Tuesday, the wind swings onshore from the SE and cranks up to 25 mph. That'll blow out the 7-foot swell, making it a messy, windy affair. Not for the faint-hearted or the beginner. That sort of setup with that much wind might actually be more fun for a kite surfer.
After that, we’ve got a stretch of cross-offshore winds and solid, but not perfect, waves through Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd. The swell drops in energy (down to 661 by Thursday afternoon), and the period shortens up, so it's a bit less exciting but still surfable. Then a bit of a lull hits around Friday the 24th, with the swell fading and wind turning onshore, making for poor conditions.
The following weekend sees a bit of a resurgence. Saturday morning, July 26th, is worth a mention. The swell jumps back up to 6 feet from the SSW with a 10-second period, and the energy is back up to 1563 (moderate energy). With a light offshore ESE breeze, it's gonna be clean again. A solid, fun option.
But the big daddy for the second week looks like Monday morning, July 27th. The swell hits 8 feet from the SSW, with a long 15-second period. The combined energy absolutely explodes to 2816 (strong energy). The wind is only a light 3 mph, but it's cross-shore, so expect some texture on the face. This is definitely gonna be big and powerful, a real heavy-water day for experts only. That’s the biggest, most energetic swell of the whole window. After that, the following days slowly wind down again, with cleaner conditions but smaller swell.
So to wrap it up: you've got two killer windows – this weekend and the start of the next. If you can only surf once, make it Saturday afternoon. If you're an expert and you want a real challenge, pencil in Monday the 27th. For the rest, stay tuned, the forecasts can always change for the better.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 62mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat night, min 20°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Sun afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Tue night, light winds from the ESE by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 17 | S 16 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SE 10 | S 5 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
935 | 1175 | 837 | 1219 | 2000 | 2276 | 1327 | 875 | 604 | 659 | 671 | 784 | 625 | 545 | 486 | 388 | 328 | 246 | 195 | 177 | 124 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:27AM1.05m | 11:09PM1.32m | 11:17AM1.03m | 11:45PM1.25m | 12:10PM0.99m | 00:20AM1.16m | 1:08PM0.96m | 00:56AM1.06m | 2:16PM0.93m | 1:38AM0.97m | 3:35PM0.93m | 2:33AM0.90m | 4:53PM0.95m | 3:44AM0.85m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:34PM0.11m | 5:33AM0.28m | 5:17PM0.23m | 6:14AM0.27m | 6:01PM0.35m | 6:56AM0.28m | 6:49PM0.47m | 7:42AM0.29m | 7:47PM0.57m | 8:33AM0.30m | 9:03PM0.64m | 9:33AM0.31m | 10:36PM0.65m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | |
mm | 14 | 6 | 20 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 |
Feels °C | 18 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | ESE 9 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 17 | S 16 | SE 9 | SSW 12 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SSW 13 |
421 | 1175 | 837 | 281 | 2000 | 2276 | 1327 | 875 | 604 | 542 | 402 | 437 | 617 | 529 | 486 | 147 | 328 | 246 | 186 | 177 | 98 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SE 17 | SE 16 | SSW 21 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | ESE 8 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | S 19 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | — |
935 | 350 | 492 | 1219 | 492 | 404 | 341 | 144 | 215 | 202 | 163 | 254 | 210 | 147 | 316 | 121 | 142 | 246 | 195 | 129 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | — | — | SE 14 | S 9 | S 18 | S 18 | SSW 16 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSW 11 | SE 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | — | — | — |
96 | 70 | 39 | 515 | 316 | — | — | 331 | 28 | 162 | 222 | 85 | 53 | 24 | 98 | 20 | 71 | 75 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 4 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | — | SE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | SE 9 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | S 5 |
575 | 372 | 304 | 32 | 497 | 484 | 257 | — | 167 | 659 | 671 | 784 | 625 | 545 | — | 388 | 449 | — | — | — | 124 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 32 | 0 | 10 | 32 | 80 | 80 | 0 | 584 | 564 | 1233 | 1253 | 1285 | 150 | 1235 | 80 | 80 | 730 | 0 | 1235 | 1462 | 588 |
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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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