
Surf Forecasts:
Fausse Passe surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 19s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 19s period, SSW swell with 9,230 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 19s 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 (Sep 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 19s. 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 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fausse Passe over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu night, min 18°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 11 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
372 | 1122 | 1779 | 9230 | 7581 | 5899 | 3760 | 2247 | 5696 | 5599 | 5927 | 4701 | 2861 | 1809 | 1519 | 991 | 400 | 303 | 240 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 7:47AM1.12m | 8:16PM1.34m | 8:29AM1.18m | 8:48PM1.32m | 9:09AM1.21m | 9:17PM1.27m | 9:47AM1.21m | 9:46PM1.21m | 10:25AM1.19m | 10:14PM1.13m | 11:04AM1.13m | 10:43PM1.05m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:01AM0.25m | 1:53PM0.11m | 2:33AM0.18m | 2:32PM0.13m | 3:05AM0.13m | 3:10PM0.19m | 3:35AM0.11m | 3:47PM0.26m | 4:05AM0.11m | 4:23PM0.34m | 4:36AM0.14m | 4:59PM0.43m | |||||||
— | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
267 | 1122 | 1779 | 9230 | 7581 | 5899 | 3760 | 2247 | 5696 | 5599 | 5927 | 4701 | 2861 | 1809 | 1519 | 991 | 400 | 303 | 240 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | — | — | ENE 12 | SSW 20 | — | — | SSW 18 | — | — | ENE 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | SW 15 | S 11 |
204 | 169 | 397 | 2089 | — | — | 15 | 865 | — | — | 1996 | — | — | 17 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 55 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 24 | SSW 12 | E 8 | SSW 14 | — | — | — | E 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 10 |
217 | 29 | 6 | 390 | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | E 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 |
372 | 725 | 1199 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 183 | 155 | 84 | 100 | 36 | 128 | 91 | 46 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1233 | 1231 | 1416 | 1416 | 1416 | 1416 | 150 | 1398 | 1416 | 110 | 105 | 1235 | 147 | 1233 | 1398 | 80 | 1233 | 1416 | 1272 |
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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.
Are you planning a holiday in New Caledonia? If you are looking for accommodation near Fausse Passe, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in New Caledonia, consider staying in Noumea which is 34 km (21 miles) away. Other places in and around New Caledonia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Mont-Dore which is 34 km (21 miles) away and Dumbea, 47 km (29 miles) away.










