Fausse Passe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, let’s take a look at what’s coming up for Fausse Passe. It’s a reef setup that really needs the right direction and size to fire, and we’ve got a bit of a waiting game on our hands this week.

The first week is honestly pretty flat and messy for our needs. We’ve got some long-period SSW groundswell rolling in, but the wind and the wave state just aren’t playing ball. From Monday the 7th through to Thursday the 10th, it’s a mix of cross-shore and onshore breezes with small, weak surf. The combined wave energy sits around 400 to 900 (moderate) and the swell height barely nudges past 4ft, but the conditions are choppy or just poor. There’s nothing really worth paddling out for unless you’re desperate for a float.

There’s a bit of a tease on Friday the 11th. The morning brings clean conditions with a cross-offshore breeze and a long-period 21 second groundswell from the SSW at 3ft. The energy jumps to 1322 (moderate), and it looks cleaner, but the size is tiny. The afternoon picks up to 4ft with even more energy (2067), but it’s still just not quite there.

Then we hit the big one. Saturday the 12th is a standout, but it’s not for everyone. The swell cranks up to 12ft from the SSW with a 17 second period, and the combined energy is massive at 7717 (strong). The wind is a clean cross-offshore all day. This is proper, powerful groundswell – perfect for a reef like Fausse Passe. But, and it’s a big but, at this size it’s only for experienced surfers. Beginners should stay well clear. The crowds are possible here, so get in early.

Sunday the 13th drops a little to 8ft from the S with 14 second period and energy at 2606 (moderate). The wind stays clean and cross-offshore. It’s still solid and offers good waves, but it’s not the peak of Saturday.

After that, the size hangs around the 5ft to 10ft mark for the next few days, but the wind stays clean and cross-offshore. It’s a decent run of surf, but nothing else quite matches that Saturday peak. The energy stays in the moderate to strong range, and the swell direction holds from the SSW, which is exactly what this break wants to see. There’s a run of surfable days from the 11th right through to the 22nd, so you won’t be waiting long after that first big pulse.

The water temperature anomaly isn't provided, so I can’t say if it’s warmer or cooler than usual for this time of year.

The real highlight is Saturday the 12th of September. That’s the one to circle. Big, clean, powerful SSW groundswell at 12ft with a long 17 second period and cross-offshore wind. It’s a proper session for the crew who know what they’re doing. Just be mindful of the crowd.

Rusty.

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