Surf Forecasts:
Fausse Passe surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, SE swell with 819 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 18s 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.2m and 18s 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 1.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fausse Passe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me tell you about the only game in town for the next couple of weeks: Fausse Passe. It's a consistent, exposed reef break, and a real advanced wave – not one for the beginners.
Right off the bat, the water temp is sitting at a fairly average 72°, so nothing out of the ordinary there.
Honestly, the first several days are a tough sell. From Wednesday the 19th right through to Sunday the 23rd, we're looking at a solid, gusty cross-off wind from the ESE at 22 mph pretty much constantly. While the swell sticks around – starting near 6 ft from the SSE on Wednesday with a moderate wave energy of 1590, and dropping to around 3 ft by Sunday the 23rd – that fresh breeze just isn't letting it get clean. The forecast is calling it marginal at best.
Things don't really improve much into the start of the next week. Monday the 24th is a write-off, with puny 1 ft swell and rainy conditions. Tuesday the 25th sees a slight uptick, with 4 ft to 5 ft from the SSW, but still that same cross-off wind is holding it back.
Now, here’s where it gets a little interesting. Wednesday the 26th finally gives us some relief. The wind swings offshore from the East at 22 mph – still fresh, but it's blowing clean off the land. We've got a 4 ft SSW swell (793 energy) in the morning, and it looks clean. That's your first real window for a session, though the conditions are still described as marginal.
Take Thursday the 27th with a pinch of salt. The morning has a tiny 2 ft swell from the SSW and a gentle offshore breeze, but the energy is low at 226. It might be a longboard or an early-morning cruise.
But for a real standout? You have to look a bit further out. Saturday the 29th is looking like the best bet in the whole window. We've got a 6 ft SSW swell rolling in for the morning, cranking up the energy to 905. The wind is light from the SSE, just a light cross-shore breeze. The afternoon is where it gets really good: the wind goes light cross-off from the SE, the swell drops to a punchy 5 ft from the SW, and the model is calling for very good surf conditions. That is your session right there. Just be aware, this is a couple of weeks out, so things could change.
Into the first few days of September, Tuesday the 1st looks messy with strong cross and onshore winds. However, Wednesday the 2nd shows some promise: a 7 ft swell from the S (that's getting into expert territory) with moderate energy at 1360 and a clean cross-off wind. The period is 12 seconds, so it's got some grunt, but at a beach break that long period can make it close out a bit. Still, if you're an expert, that might be your call.
Overall, I wouldn't be rushing out for the next week. The winds are just too strong. If I had to pick, the standouts are Saturday the 29th of August for the best combo of size and clean glassy-ish conditions, and Wednesday the 2nd of September for the bigger, more powerful stuff if you've got the skills.
Stay patient, friends. It'll come good.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Wed morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 11 | SW 18 | SSE 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
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814 | 692 | 535 | 320 | 358 | 582 | 463 | 138 | 354 | 281 | 41 | 172 | 135 | 117 | 20 | 96 | 146 | 399 | 604 | 602 | 467 | |
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 | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 12:25PM1.01m | 11:59PM1.02m | 1:23PM0.95m | 00:35AM0.92m | 2:42PM0.91m | 1:27AM0.84m | 4:19PM0.92m | 2:58AM0.79m | 5:35PM0.98m | 4:38AM0.80m | 6:26PM1.05m | 5:46AM0.85m | 7:04PM1.13m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:10PM0.50m | 6:41AM0.27m | 7:02PM0.59m | 7:31AM0.31m | 8:18PM0.66m | 8:39AM0.35m | 10:11PM0.67m | 10:00AM0.34m | 11:46PM0.63m | 11:12AM0.30m | 00:39AM0.56m | 12:06PM0.24m | 1:16AM0.49m | ||||||||
6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 11 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | E 8 | SE 8 | SSE 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
767 | 303 | 263 | 125 | 358 | 206 | 120 | 134 | 354 | 281 | 41 | 172 | 135 | 117 | 46 | 96 | 122 | 399 | 604 | 602 | 467 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 22 | SSW 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SE 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SE 11 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSE 9 | SSW 10 | SW 9 | SE 13 |
9 | 123 | 124 | 177 | 196 | 110 | 126 | 94 | 96 | 43 | 12 | 61 | 38 | 33 | 20 | 83 | 146 | 50 | 20 | 23 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 18 | SW 13 | SE 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SE 13 | SSW 10 | S 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 8 |
— | 24 | 124 | 81 | 14 | 24 | 43 | 138 | 19 | 33 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 27 | 18 | 6 | 25 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 6 |
814 | 692 | 535 | 320 | 242 | 582 | 463 | 250 | 133 | 95 | 351 | 190 | 120 | 161 | 211 | 84 | 108 | 165 | 146 | 159 | 85 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1235 | 1235 | 150 | 105 | 1416 | 80 | 1235 | 1235 | 80 | 105 | 150 | 80 | 110 | 80 | 80 | 32 | 105 | 80 | 105 | 80 | 80 |
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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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