Fausse Passe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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