Fausse Passe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s ahead for Fausse Passe.

It’s gonna be a tough week for the most part, with a lot of onshore wind messing things up. The first few days are pretty much a write-off. Friday the 28th and Saturday the 29th have cross-onshore winds and choppy, poor surf – not worth paddling out for. The swell energy is moderate (259) on Friday but jumps up strong on Saturday (878 to 1102), yet the wind just ruins it. Sunday the 30th has a solid 7ft SSW swell with strong energy (1975), but it’s still cross-onshore and lumpy. By Sunday afternoon it’s a little better, but still just marginal.

Monday the 31st finally sees a shift with clean, cross-offshore winds. The swell drops to 5-5ft from the S with moderate energy (402-639). It’s only a 1/10 score, but at least the surface is clean. Still, not much to get excited about.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Tuesday the 1st of September is the standout. The morning has a clean 7ft SSW swell with a very long 18-second period and huge energy (2704), but the afternoon is the real deal: a 10ft SSW swell with a 16-second period and massive energy (4039). The wind is clean cross-offshore. Thing is, at 10ft, this is only for experts – too big for most. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

Wednesday the 2nd drops back to 8-8ft with a long 14-second period, still clean but marginal conditions. Energy is strong (2110-2895). Then Thursday the 3rd morning is another highlight. You’ve got a 6ft SSW swell, 13-second period, moderate energy (1193), and light offshore winds from the E. That’s clean, lined-up waves for experienced surfers. The optimum direction for this reef is SW, so this SSW is close enough and the wind is finally working with us.

The rest of the first week fades. Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th have smaller 4-5ft SSW swell with long periods (16 seconds) and moderate energy (557-1014), but the wind stays cross-offshore. It’s surfable but nothing special.

Into the second week, things get quieter. Sunday the 6th has small 2-3ft SSW swell with a very long 18-second period but weak energy (467-471). Not worth it. Then Monday the 7th morning pops up: a clean 5ft SSW swell with a very long 15-second period, moderate energy (1065), and light offshore winds from the E. That’s a solid session for experienced surfers – clean, groomed waves. But it’s a one-hit wonder. Tuesday the 8th sees another big 10ft swell, but again too big for the break. Wednesday the 9th has 7-8ft with strong winds (35-40 km/h), and by Thursday the 10th it’s back to small and clean but weak. The last few days from the 10th to the 12th are mostly small, clean, but not enough power to get excited about.

So, the pick of the whole 16 days is Tuesday afternoon the 1st of September for the sheer size and power – but only for the brave. For a more manageable session, Thursday morning the 3rd of September is your best bet with clean offshore wind and solid 6ft swell. And keep an eye on Monday morning the 7th of September – it’s further out but could deliver clean, long-period waves if the forecast holds. Fausse Passe is a consistent advanced reef, but you might have some company since it gets crowded sometimes.

Rusty out.

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