
Surf Forecasts:
Fausse Passe surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 11s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period, SSW swell with 566 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 11s 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 11s 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 1.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 9s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fausse Passe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for Fausse Passe.
Right off the bat, I gotta say, the first week or so is a bit of a struggle. We’re looking at a pretty quiet start. The first few days are small, real small. Wednesday the 5th has some waist-high swell showing up, around 4ft from the SSW, but with a strong 22 mph cross-offshore wind, it’s going to be a mission. The water is a pleasant 72.1°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The combined energy is moderate at best (1033), but the wind is just too strong for a good time. Thursday the 6th is cleaner with a fresh offshore breeze, but the swell drops to 2.6ft. It’s surfable if you’re desperate, but not something to write home about. Friday and Saturday are pretty much a write-off as the swell bottoms out, and the wind is either too strong or swinging around.
Things start to look a bit more promising by the middle of the second week. On Wednesday the 12th, we get a glassy morning with a 1.3ft, 19-second groundswell from the SW. It’s tiny, but that long period (over 15 seconds) means it’ll have some shape. The combined energy is still weak (117), so it’s a longboard or a foiler kind of day.
The real standout window fires up from Saturday the 15th through to Tuesday the 18th. This is where the ocean finally wakes up. We’re looking at solid, clean swell with a moderate cross-offshore breeze. Saturday morning the 15th sees 7.9ft from the SW, with a combined energy reading of 1279 – that’s strong. That’s a big, powerful swell for a reef break. This is expert territory for sure; anything over 8ft is only for the brave, and 7.9ft is right on the edge. The wind is clean, which is a huge plus. The afternoon holds at 6.6ft, still solid. Sunday the 16th keeps the energy pumping with 7.2ft from the S, and Monday the 17th has 4.9ft from the SSW with a very long 17-second period. That long period (over 15 seconds) will be a dream for the reef, giving it great shape and power, but it might close out on a beach break. Since this is a reef, it’s a good thing. The combined energy on Monday is 1691, which is very strong.
The absolute best of the best, though, looks like Wednesday the 19th. We’ve got 5.2ft in the morning from the SSW, dropping to 4.9ft in the afternoon, but the wind goes glassy in the afternoon. A light 3 mph breeze from the ESE, with the sea going flat calm. The combined energy is still strong (696), and the period is a solid 12 seconds. This is the one to circle on the calendar. Clean, solid, and with that reef bottom, it’s going to be firing. Just keep in mind, Fausse Passe does get crowded sometimes, so get out there early. The swell direction from the SSW is a good match for the optimum SW direction, so it’s all lining up.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a dud. Don’t bother. The real action is from the 15th to the 18th for big, powerful, expert-only surf, and the 19th for the cleanest, most fun waves of the whole outlook.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the ESE on Wed morning, strong winds from the ENE by Fri morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the E by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 15 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SW 16 | SE 11 | SW 9 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
733 | 566 | 394 | 201 | 153 | 142 | 77 | 72 | 42 | 23 | 23 | 49 | 48 | 28 | 66 | 30 | 30 | 51 | 64 | 21 | 24 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:25PM1.01m | 00:17AM1.11m | 1:29PM0.99m | 1:03AM1.02m | 2:51PM0.98m | 2:05AM0.94m | 4:24PM1.03m | 3:29AM0.89m | 5:41PM1.12m | 4:56AM0.89m | 6:41PM1.22m | 6:07AM0.94m | 7:29PM1.30m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:12PM0.42m | 7:00AM0.23m | 7:12PM0.52m | 7:56AM0.24m | 8:35PM0.60m | 9:06AM0.23m | 10:20PM0.62m | 10:21AM0.20m | 11:52PM0.58m | 11:32AM0.14m | 00:57AM0.50m | 12:31PM0.07m | 1:46AM0.42m | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 15 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
733 | 566 | 394 | 201 | 153 | 142 | 77 | 72 | 561 | 331 | 262 | 227 | 199 | 207 | 154 | 140 | 116 | 136 | 146 | 121 | 144 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 19 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 13 | SE 14 | SW 9 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 16 | SSW 8 | SSW 16 |
14 | 6 | 2 | 20 | 114 | 65 | 28 | 35 | 42 | 23 | 23 | 46 | 48 | 19 | 38 | 30 | 20 | 18 | 64 | 6 | 24 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | SSE 12 | E 15 | SSW 18 | SW 23 | SW 16 | SSW 20 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SE 14 | SSW 10 | SE 13 | SW 16 | SW 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 7 |
3 | 14 | 4 | 31 | 20 | 10 | 38 | 8 | 30 | 22 | 21 | 49 | 19 | 28 | 66 | 20 | 30 | 51 | 6 | 21 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | E 3 | E 4 | — | ENE 3 | ENE 4 |
286 | 220 | 289 | 214 | 203 | 443 | 629 | 878 | 19 | 14 | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 9 | — | 3 | 8 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 110 | 149 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 105 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1231 | 1233 | 80 | 32 | 730 | 0 | 0 | 736 | 80 |
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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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