
Surf Forecasts:
Fausse Passe surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 9,645 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s 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 Friday (Sep 18) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 3.0m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fausse Passe in the next 16 days are 4.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) 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 1.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 21st Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fausse Passe over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Wed night, strong winds from the SSW by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Mon morning, fresh winds from the ESE by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
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 12 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 7 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
236 | 94 | 208 | 417 | 2393 | 3627 | 2977 | 2012 | 1546 | 1209 | 1900 | 3032 | 2655 | 2361 | 3920 | 9427 | 5819 | 4075 | 2265 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:43PM1.05m | 11:47AM1.06m | 11:13PM0.96m | 12:38PM0.99m | 11:48PM0.88m | 1:52PM0.93m | 00:39AM0.81m | 3:33PM0.92m | 2:23AM0.76m | 4:54PM0.98m | 4:18AM0.78m | 5:45PM1.05m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:10AM0.19m | 5:40PM0.51m | 5:48AM0.25m | 6:30PM0.59m | 6:38AM0.32m | 7:47PM0.65m | 7:48AM0.37m | 9:46PM0.66m | 9:18AM0.38m | 11:18PM0.60m | 10:36AM0.35m | 00:06AM0.51m | |||||||
— | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 17 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | S 10 | ESE 7 | SSW 16 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 |
236 | 94 | 21 | 226 | 2370 | 3627 | 2977 | 2012 | 1546 | 954 | 1900 | 3032 | 2655 | 2361 | 3920 | 9427 | 5819 | 4075 | 2265 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSW 17 | ESE 7 | SSW 14 | SE 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | S 10 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSW 14 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 |
31 | 18 | 30 | 10 | 672 | 28 | 486 | 574 | 455 | 1209 | 509 | 39 | 39 | 37 | 1750 | 35 | 21 | 21 | 19 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SE 13 | ESE 7 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SSE 12 | SSW 19 | SE 14 | SE 13 | — | — | SE 12 | SE 12 | — | — | — | — |
9 | 44 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 28 | 27 | 15 | 283 | 8 | 44 | — | — | 50 | 37 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 2 | SSW 10 | SSW 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 6 |
— | 1 | 208 | 417 | 2393 | 2637 | 2034 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 93 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1233 | 1235 | 588 | 1231 | 1241 | 1398 | 1361 | 1377 | 1361 | 1361 | 1285 | 110 | 1285 | 1377 | 11 | 11 | 1453 | 149 |
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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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