Surf Forecasts:
Fausse Passe surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with 5,267 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.6m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fausse Passe in the next 16 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fausse Passe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks. Rusty here. Let’s break down the 16 days at Fausse Passe.
Water temp is sittin’ right around 72°, which is what you’d expect for this time of year. Nothing weird.
The first real window that’s worth a damn is Sunday morning, July 26. It’s gonna be a big one. We’re looking at a 12ft swell from the SSW, with a long 15-second period. The combined energy is a massive 5267. Wind is a clean cross-off from the SE at 20 km/h. This is a reef break that’s consistent and loves that SSW direction. That said, this is strictly for experts. Over 8ft, that’s a serious paddle. The long period means the sets will be powerful and spaced out, so you’ll have time to get out. Crowds are a possibility here, so don’t expect to be alone. This is the best session of the whole run.
Sunday afternoon stays solid at 10ft, same direction, 14-second period, and the combined energy is 4037. Wind is still clean. It’s still too big for anyone who’s not on their game.
Monday, July 27, the swell drops to 7ft, but the wind shifts to a cross-off from the ESE. It’s clean, but the wave quality is more marginal. The energy is still moderate at 1702. Tuesday, July 28, the wind picks up to 30 km/h from the ESE, making things choppy. The swell hangs around 7ft to 7ft.
Wednesday, July 29, brings offshore wind from the E at 30-35 km/h, but the swell drops to 4ft to 4ft. It’s clean, but the energy is low, around 516 to 530. A longboarder’s day.
Thursday, July 30, the wind goes offshore from the NE at 20 km/h. The morning has a 4ft SE swell at 13 seconds, and the afternoon has a 3ft SSW swell but with a very long 15-second period. The combined energy is around 627. Conditions are very good. This is a nice, manageable window.
Friday, July 31, is a washout with onshore winds and choppy surf. The weekend into early August is a mixed bag. The swell bumps up to 8ft on Sunday, August 2, but the wind is cross-shore and messy. The energy is moderate at 1766, but it’s not clean.
The next real standout is Thursday, August 6. The swell is 4ft, coming from the SSW and S, with a 13-second period. The wind is a gentle cross-off from the ESE at 15 km/h, and the combined energy is moderate at 636 to 803. Conditions are very good. It’s a much friendlier size, and the period is long enough to give you some power. The break is consistent, so you’ll get plenty.
Finally, there’s a promising window on Sunday, August 9. The morning shows a 3ft S swell at 13 seconds, with a gentle cross-off. The combined energy is 658. Conditions are very good again. Clean and fun, but it’s a long ways out, so don’t bet the farm on it.
The clear winner is Sunday, July 26 morning. Big, clean, powerful. Experts only. If you’re not in that boat, aim for Thursday, August 6 or Sunday, August 9.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Wed night, light winds from the NW by Thu night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SE 12 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 168 | 928 | 5267 | 4037 | 2211 | 1376 | 1597 | 1622 | 1140 | 1194 | 460 | 313 | 260 | 290 | 392 | 279 | 294 | 512 | 330 | 240 |
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 | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:57PM1.01m | 4:59AM0.85m | 6:47PM1.07m | 6:00AM0.87m | 7:29PM1.13m | 6:49AM0.91m | 8:05PM1.19m | 7:32AM0.95m | 8:38PM1.24m | 8:11AM0.99m | 9:09PM1.28m | 8:49AM1.02m | 9:38PM1.31m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:57PM0.62m | 11:36AM0.25m | 00:54AM0.57m | 12:27PM0.20m | 1:37AM0.52m | 1:11PM0.15m | 2:14AM0.47m | 1:49PM0.11m | 2:47AM0.42m | 2:25PM0.08m | 3:20AM0.37m | 2:59PM0.08m | 3:53AM0.33m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SE 8 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 168 | 928 | 5267 | 4037 | 2211 | 1376 | 1597 | 1622 | 1140 | 1194 | 460 | 313 | 260 | 210 | 392 | 277 | 277 | 512 | 330 | 240 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | — | ESE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSW 14 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 33 | — | 151 | 115 | 96 | 87 | 64 | 43 | 127 | 116 | 168 | 205 | 242 | 290 | 99 | 71 | 294 | 269 | 248 | 149 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | — | — | — | SE 18 | SE 17 | SE 16 | SE 15 | — | E 9 | E 9 | SW 17 | SW 19 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 39 | — | — | — | 13 | 46 | 41 | 79 | — | 2 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 170 | 105 | 279 | 88 | 57 | 50 | 166 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 14 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ENE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 46 | 169 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 579 | 89 | 57 | 40 | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1231 | 1235 | 1235 | 1361 | 1438 | 1405 | 1439 | 80 | 102 | 1285 | 82 | 80 | 80 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1231 | 1233 | 110 |
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