Fausse Passe Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.57° S 166.47° E

Fausse Passe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 30 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fausse Passe sea temperature is
22.5° C
0.2° 

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 29 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, S swell with 3,645 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period with SE 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 30th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 2nd Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 2nd Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it.

Right now, the swell’s a bit sleepy for Fausse Passe, but there’s some promise if you’re patient. The water’s sitting at 73°, which is pretty average for this time of year, so no shocks there.

Things kick off on Thursday morning, July 30th, with a modest 3ft SE swell, period at 13 seconds. Wind’s blowing offshore from the ENE at 19 mph, so it’ll be clean, but the combined energy is only moderate (676). It’s surfable but nothing to write home about. The afternoon drops to 3ft from the SSW with a 15-second period. That longer period is nice for a reef like this, but again, it’s not pumping.

Now, Friday, July 31st, is the standout. Morning sees 3ft of SSW swell at 14 seconds, with a gentle offshore breeze from the ENE at 9 mph. It’s glassy, clean, and the energy is moderate (696). The afternoon’s similar, 3ft, cross-offshore wind from the East at 12 mph, still clean. These are the best conditions on offer – small but super tidy, perfect for getting a few smooth ones without the hassle.

After that, it gets a bit rough. Saturday, August 1st, the swell jumps to 5ft in the morning and 7ft in the afternoon, both from the SSW, but the wind swings onshore from the South at 22 mph. It’ll be lumpy and choppy, not fun. The combined energy climbs (893 to 1418), but the quality’s gone. Sunday, August 2nd, is worse: 8ft S swell, cross-shore wind, and energy over 2700. That’s too big and messy for a good surf – more of a kitesurfing setup honestly.

Monday, August 3rd, stays big at 8ft but the wind turns cross-offshore from the ESE. It’s clean but still heavy, and the energy’s over 2000. Only for experienced surfers if anyone’s game. From Tuesday, August 4th, onward, the size drops back to 4ft SSW swell, but the wind stays cross-offshore or shifts onshore, and the energy fades. The rest of the week and into the second week looks poor – south wind, onshore flow, small weak swells. There are a few moments with longer period SSW swells (16-18 seconds) on August 13th and 14th, and the energy picks up a bit (600-800), but the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, ruining any chance of quality.

The bottom line: if you want the cleanest, most user-friendly surf, hit it Friday morning, July 31st. After that, it’s a long stretch of wind-affected or oversized junk until the very end, when August 14th afternoon shows a brief glimmer with 6ft W swell and a 6-second period and cross-offshore SE wind, but that short period is a buzzkill.

Stay patient.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Fri night, fresh winds from the S by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly strong winds.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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SSE
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High Tide
8:11AM0.99m
9:09PM1.28m
8:49AM1.02m
9:38PM1.31m
9:26AM1.04m
10:07PM1.31m
10:05AM1.05m
10:36PM1.29m
10:47AM1.05m
11:07PM1.25m
11:32AM1.03m
11:40PM1.19m
12:25PM1.01m
00:17AM1.11m
Low Tide
2:25PM0.08m
3:20AM0.37m
2:59PM0.08m
3:53AM0.33m
3:33PM0.11m
4:25AM0.29m
4:08PM0.16m
4:59AM0.26m
4:44PM0.23m
5:34AM0.24m
5:25PM0.32m
6:14AM0.23m
6:12PM0.42m
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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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