Fausse Passe Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.57° S 166.47° E

Fausse Passe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fausse Passe sea temperature is
22.4° C
0.4° 

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 18 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,107 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fausse Passe this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Fausse Passe in the next 16 days are 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11AM (Tue 25th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty comin' at ya from the beach. Let's break down what's cookin' at Fausse Passe.

This is a reef break, and it's a consistent wave, but it's only for the advanced crowd. The water's sittin' around 72°, which is pretty normal for this time of year.

We've got a slow start. The first few days are a bust. The 18th of August has some size, about 8ft from the S, but it's cross-off with a strong breeze, and the energy is huge at 2998, but it's just messy. The 19th and 20th ain't much better. Thursday morning the 20th is the first real chance, with a clean 6ft wave from the SE and offshore wind from the E at 19 mph. The energy is still moderate at 1124, but it's clean. That's the best of this first week, but it's still just a "marginal" call.

From the 22nd through the 24th, it drops right off. You're lookin' at flat spells with barely enough push to move you. The 25th of August, Tuesday morning, shows a bit of a pulse again with a 5ft SSW swell, a long 16-second period, and offshore wind. The energy is back up to 1132, but it's not a standout. The 27th, Thursday morning, has a light breeze from the E at 3 mph, clean conditions, and a 3ft SSW swell, but it's just not that exciting.

Now, here's where it gets hairy. The 31st of August, Monday, is a big one. We're talkin' a massive 13ft SSW swell with a 17-second period, and the energy is insane at 8926. The wind is cross-shore, and it's gonna be a lumpy, choppy mess. This is for experts only, and honestly, the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. If you're a kiter, this might look interesting, but for a paddle surfer, it's a no-go. The 1st of September sees the same story, with an 12ft and 10ft SSW swell, but again, it's just too much for the break.

The absolute best of the whole run, the one that really stands out, is the 31st of August morning. Yeah, it's big, but it's the most powerful swell we see. It's a solid 7ft from the SSW with a very long 18-second period, and the energy is pumpin' at 5093. The wind is cross-shore, which is not ideal, but for a reef break like this, that long-period groundswell will wrap in and give you some proper ledges. This is the one for the chargers, and it's a full 16 days out, so keep an eye on the charts.

Other than that, the 25th of August morning is the only other decent session, but it's not a world-beater. The rest of the second week, leadin' into September, is a mix of clean but small fading swell, or just too big and messy. The 2nd of September has a clean 6ft from the SSW, but it's nothing special.

So, to wrap it up: if you're a hardcore surfer and you're ready for something big, mark your calendar for the 31st of August. Otherwise, the 25th of August morning is your best bet for a clean, manageable wave. Everything else is either flat or too hairy.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly strong winds.

Tue
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
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1
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3
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1
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1
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0
0
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
S
12
2.1
SSE
10
1.9
SSE
11
1.9
SSE
10
1.7
SE
10
1.8
SE
9
1.2
S
10
2.1
SE
8
1.8
SE
8
1.5
SE
8
1.3
SE
11
1.5
SE
8
1.4
SE
8
0.9
SSE
9
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
SE
12
0.5
SE
9
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SSW
20
1
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1914
855
814
712
535
505
271
619
388
268
437
304
273
121
38
43
42
84
154
644
Wind (km/h)
40
SE
35
ESE
35
ESE
35
SE
35
E
30
E
30
E
35
E
35
ESE
35
ESE
30
E
35
E
40
E
25
E
30
E
35
E
30
ENE
30
E
40
E
30
ENE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
High Tide
11:28PM1.11m
12:25PM1.01m
11:59PM1.02m
1:23PM0.95m
00:35AM0.92m
2:42PM0.91m
1:27AM0.84m
4:19PM0.92m
2:58AM0.79m
5:35PM0.98m
4:38AM0.80m
6:26PM1.05m
Low Tide
5:28PM0.39m
6:00AM0.22m
6:10PM0.50m
6:41AM0.27m
7:02PM0.59m
7:31AM0.31m
8:18PM0.66m
8:39AM0.35m
10:11PM0.67m
10:00AM0.34m
11:46PM0.63m
11:12AM0.30m
00:39AM0.56m
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5:38
5:38
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5:40
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1
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Temp °C
19
19
18
19
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22
21
Feels °C
12
12
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12
14
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18
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18
16
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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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