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Fausse Passe surfForecast / New-Caledonia / New Caledonia
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Fausse Passe surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Fausse Passe sea temperature is
24.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Tuesday (May 26) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fausse Passe in the next 16 days are 2.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 9s period and expected on Friday (May 29) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Tue 26th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Tue 26th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 26th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fausse Passe over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun night, min 22°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun night, calm by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sun 31 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | SE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | S 19 | S 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | |
990 | 606 | 487 | 623 | 1581 | 1242 | 990 | 478 | 357 | 373 | 173 | 176 | 510 | 520 | 431 | 254 | 725 | 653 | 543 | 346 | 263 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | |
High Tide | 3:00AM1.11m | 3:45PM0.87m | 3:54AM1.08m | 4:57PM0.94m | 4:43AM1.06m | 5:53PM1.02m | 5:27AM1.03m | 6:39PM1.09m | 6:08AM1.02m | 7:19PM1.15m | 6:47AM1.00m | 7:56PM1.19m | 7:24AM0.99m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:11PM0.38m | 9:45AM0.39m | 9:25PM0.45m | 10:37AM0.33m | 10:36PM0.49m | 11:21AM0.26m | 11:38PM0.50m | 11:59AM0.21m | 00:32AM0.49m | 12:35PM0.16m | 1:18AM0.48m | 1:10PM0.13m | 1:59AM0.46m | 1:44PM0.10m | |||||||
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | |
— | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 3 | |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 |
20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 23 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 9 | SE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SE 9 | S 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | W 6 | SSW 16 |
990 | 606 | 340 | 623 | 1581 | 1242 | 990 | 478 | 357 | 373 | 173 | 176 | 156 | 520 | 431 | 120 | 725 | 653 | 543 | 63 | 263 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSW 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 16 | SSW 9 | S 9 | SSW 13 | S 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 14 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | W 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
325 | 325 | 325 | 268 | 101 | 66 | 132 | 135 | 126 | 135 | 46 | 150 | 510 | 138 | 162 | 243 | 82 | 78 | 110 | 232 | 82 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | — | S 19 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | ESE 9 |
336 | 480 | 487 | 239 | 111 | 61 | 17 | 169 | 156 | 107 | 83 | 72 | 23 | 23 | — | 254 | 129 | 112 | 326 | 346 | 30 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NNE 4 | — | — | W 7 |
734 | 450 | 359 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 13 | — | — | 128 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1241 | 1251 | 1251 | 584 | 80 | 110 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 110 | 0 | 80 | 596 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
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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.
Are you planning a holiday in New Caledonia? If you are looking for accommodation near Fausse Passe, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in New Caledonia, consider staying in Noumea which is 34 km (21 miles) away. Other places in and around New Caledonia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Mont-Dore which is 34 km (21 miles) away and Dumbea, 47 km (29 miles) away.












