Fausse Passe Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.57° S 166.47° E

Fausse Passe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 13 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fausse Passe sea temperature is
22.3°C
0.1° 

Fausse Passe surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Fausse Passe surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 6,262 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 18s period. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sun 13th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 18s
Best Surf 5PM (Sun 13th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 18s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 13th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fausse Passe over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright mate, Rusty here with a look at what’s coming up for Fausse Passe. This is a heavy-duty reef break that only the experienced crew should be looking at—this isn't a learner's wave.

We’ve got a real mixed bag on the cards. Right now, the first real window of interest kicks off Sunday, September 13th, but there's a catch. The swell energy is massive, over 3000 (3112), but the wind is pumping a fresh 19 mph cross-offshore breeze from the ESE. The water is sitting at a comfortable 72°, which is about average for this time of year. The morning sees a 8ft swell from the S with a short 14-second period. It’s clean on the face, but the size and power will have the waves jacking up fast. It's a borderline call for anyone but the top dogs.

Then Sunday afternoon, the real drama unfolds. The swell jumps to 10ft from the SSW with a very long 18-second period. The combined energy spikes to a massive 5717. This is serious groundswell energy. The wind stays cross-off, keeping it clean, but for a break like Fausse Passe, a 10ft SSW groundswell is going to be a wild, powerful beast. This is the standout of the whole outlook only for those with the skills and the nerve. The long period (18 seconds) will mean long waits between sets but when they come, they’ll be heavy. For the average surfer, this is a look-and-learn day.

Monday the 14th mirrors the weekend: a clean 7ft SSW swell in the morning (period 18 seconds, energy 4906) and another 10ft pulse in the afternoon (S swell, 17 seconds, energy 5142). Again, it’s big and clean but demands total respect. The wind holds at a fresh 19 mph from the ESE.

By Tuesday the 15th, the size starts to drop but the quality is questionable. We’re looking at 7ft and 7ft S swells with a shorter 14-second period. The energy is still moderate (2088 and 1907), but the forecast flags it as marginal. It’ll be lumpy and hard to get a proper wave.

Wednesday the 16th sees a further drop to 4ft in the morning (SSW, 12 seconds, 537 energy) and 3ft in the afternoon. The afternoon session is a write-off, total poor conditions. The breeze picks up and the swell is weak.

Then we hit a massive gap. From Thursday the 17th all the way through to at least Saturday the 26th of September, the conditions are mixed up with small to moderate sized swell but gale-force cross-onshore winds that will chop it to bits. There is a massive spike on the 19th (13ft SSW, 14 seconds) but it’s blown out with a strong cross-onshore. It’s a kitesurfer’s paradise during that week, not a paddler’s.

The window starts to tease us again late in the month, but it's looking marginal. Thursday, September 24th afternoon brings a 6ft SSW groundswell (19-second period, 3008 energy) and a strong breeze from the ESE, but it’s still clean because it’s cross-off. This could be the sleeper pick for the bold, but it’s a long way out so treat it with caution. The days after that (25th, 26th) stay clean but the size is inconsistent.

So the call is clear: your best and only real standout is Sunday afternoon, September 13th. The 10ft SSW groundswell with a very long period (18 seconds) and clean cross-off wind is as good as it gets for this run, but you need to know what you’re doing out there.

Stay safe, stay sharp.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Thu morning, fresh winds from the SW by Thu night).

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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2247
5717
5686
2462
4965
3138
1972
1719
724
537
308
192
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215
989
2763
5259
5235
4226
2160
Wind (km/h)
30
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ESE
25
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30
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30
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25
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30
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25
E
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35
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25
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20
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High Tide
9:09AM1.21m
9:17PM1.27m
9:47AM1.21m
9:46PM1.21m
10:25AM1.19m
10:14PM1.13m
11:04AM1.13m
10:43PM1.05m
11:47AM1.06m
11:13PM0.96m
12:38PM0.99m
11:48PM0.88m
1:52PM0.93m
00:39AM0.81m
Low Tide
3:10PM0.19m
3:35AM0.11m
3:47PM0.26m
4:05AM0.11m
4:23PM0.34m
4:36AM0.14m
4:59PM0.43m
5:10AM0.19m
5:40PM0.51m
5:48AM0.25m
6:30PM0.59m
6:38AM0.32m
7:47PM0.65m
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Temp °C
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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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